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Ukraine war ushers in ‘new era’ for U.S. abroad

The Russian invasion has bonded America to Europe more tightly than at any time since the Cold War and deepened U.S. ties with Asian allies.
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‘Things will only get worse.’ Putin’s war sends Russians into exile.

Tens of thousands of Russians have fled to Istanbul since Russia invaded Ukraine last month — outraged about what they see as a criminal war.
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Russian bloggers bid tearful farewell to Instagram

Russian bloggers and small businesses that relied heavily on Instagram scramble to lure followers elsewhere online.
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South Korea sees imminent prospect of North ICBM test, reports say

Tensions have been rising amid growing signs that Pyongyang could soon follow through on its threats to restart ICBM tests, breaking a self-imposed 2017 moratorium.
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More Ukraine-Russia talks scheduled as attack brings war close to NATO’s border

Diplomatic efforts to end the war in Ukraine were stepping up, with Ukrainian and Russian negotiators set to talk again after both sides cited progress, ...
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China locks down tech hub Shenzhen as COVID cases jump

The lockdown, which came after virus cases doubled nationwide to nearly 3,400, will be accompanied by three rounds of city-wide mass testing, according to a ...
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On Pacific islands COVID-19 once spared, an outbreak accentuates inequality

Serious coronavirus infections have disproportionately affected New Caledonians of Pacific Island descent, highlighting social inequalities in the territory.
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Bitcoin was made for this moment. So why isn’t it booming?

For years, bitcoin buffs who were questioned by skeptics about the value of the cryptocurrency would respond by saying: Just wait.
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Russia asked China for military and economic aid for Ukraine war, U.S. officials say

Moscow was eyeing help from Beijing to help counteract the battering its economy has taken from broad sanctions imposed by the U.S., European and Asian ...
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The Russians might have expected a warm welcome. Instead the mayor labeled them ‘occupiers.’

On Friday evening, invading Russian soldiers threw a bag over the mayor of Melitopol's head and dragged him from his government office.