Rockets fired at U.S. embassy land inside Baghdad's Green Zone, damaging compound
ReutersThe Iraqi military said an “outlaw group” fired eight rockets.
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Japan Cabinet approves more defence funds amid potential threats
PTIThe record 5.34 trillion yen ($51.7 billion) defence budget planned for fiscal 2021 is the first under Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga and is a 1.1% increase over the current year’s budget.
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Coronavirus | Canada halts passenger flights from UK for 72 hours due to new virus strain
ReutersFrance, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Ireland and Bulgaria have all announced restrictions on UK travel.
U.S. lawmakers reach deal on $900 billion stimulus package
APIt came after months of battling and posturing, but the negotiating dynamic changed in Republicans’ favour after the election and as the end of the congressional session neared.
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