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‘Seeking To Export Dictatorship’: UK Talks Tough, Warns Russia Amid Ukraine Crisis
Truss and Australia's Dutton also called on Israel, Japan and India to help battle the 'exporters of dictatorship'
Sputnik V Covid Vaccine Shows Higher Omicron-specific Antibodies Than Pfizer: Study
The vaccine showed an 8.1-fold reduction of virus neutralising activity against Omicron as against 21.4-fold reduction for Pfizer vaccine.
EXPLAINER: Why Fear Of 5G Halting Flights Has Faded
The rollout of new 5G wireless service in the U.S. failed to have the much-dreaded result of crippling air travel, although it began in rocky fashion, with international airlines canceling some flights to the U.S. and spotty problems showing up on domesti...
U.S. Charges Belarus Officials With Aircraft Piracy Over Diverted Ryanair Flight
The U.S. Department of Justice said on Thursday it has charged four Belarusian government officials with aircraft piracy for diverting a Ryanair flight last May to arrest a dissident Belarusian journalist who was on board.
Bassett Loaned To Feyenoord By Rapids Through 2022-23 Season
Midfielder Cole Bassett was loaned Wednesday by Major League Soccers Colorado Rapids to the Dutch club Feyenoord through the 202223 season.
Supreme Court Won't Speed Challenge To Texas Abortion Limits
In the latest setback for abortion rights in Texas, the Supreme Court on Thursday refused to speed up the ongoing court case over the state's ban on most abortions.
Wall Street Rally Eases As Bond Yields Perk Up
Bond yields backed off their rapid rise this week and Wall Street rebounded on Thursday as investors in Big Tech licked their wounds after Nasdaq's slide into correction territory.
French Energy Giant Joins Push For New Myanmar Sanctions
French energy conglomerate TotalEnergies has asked the American and French governments to support targeted sanctions against Myanmar's oil and gas funds, the largest single source of income for the country's military leaders.
Crude Prices Edge Lower, Though Supply Concerns Still Dominant
Oil edged lower on Thursday, posting slim losses after several days of strength that pushed benchmarks to sevenyear highs due to concerns about tight supply.
Bulls G Ball To Have Knee Surgery, Sidelined 6-8 Weeks
Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball will have arthroscopic surgery on his left knee and is expected to be out six to eight weeks, the team announced Thursday.
Arriola Could Leave DC United For Mexico, Other MLS Team
Paul Arriola could be on the move from D.C. United after five seasons.
Judge Heard On Video Mocking Lawyer Removed From Court
An Illinois judge who made sexist comments about an attorney during a conversation in his courtroom that he did not realize was being broadcast live on YouTube has been removed from the bench, officials announced Wednesday.
Legislator Dies Using Medical Suicide Law He Helped Pass
A former Vermont legislator and House majority leader has died with the help of a law he himself helped pass that allows the terminally ill to end their own lives, his wife said.
GM Expands Market For Hydrogen Fuel Cells Beyond Vehicles
General Motors is finding new markets for its hydrogen fuel cell systems, announcing that it will work with another company to build mobile electricity generators, electric vehicle charging stations and power generators for military camps.
Truck Dangles Off 330Ft Cliff For Three Days In China, Rescued
The incident occurred in Changzhi on New Year's Day and the truck kept dangling off a 330ft cliff for three days
Omicron In Europe: UK May Relax Curbs, France and Germany Battle Record Covid Surges
Germany, France and Spain reported large number of Covid-19 cases due to Omicron; UK reported a reduction leading many to speculate a relaxation in curbs
