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'Full Scale Wartime Effort': Biden Signs Executive Orders for New COVID-19 Response Program

Global COVID-19 Cases Spike to Highest Level Post-Lockdown

U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) speaks during a debate ahead of a House of Representatives vote on impeachment against U.S. President Donald Trump for his role in last week's siege of the U.S. Capitol, formally charging Trump with inciting insurrection in a speech shortly before the riot, in this frame grab from video shot inside the House Chamber of the Capitol in Washington, US 13 January 2021. House TV via REUTERS

Rep. Greene Introduces Articles of Impeachment Against Biden Over Abuse of Power, Corruption

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki takes questions from journalists in the James S Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House, after the inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th President of the United States, U.S., January 20, 2021.

White House Confirms Biden Will Seek 5-Year Extension of New START Treaty With Russia

President-elect Joe Biden's nominee for Secretary of Defense Retired Army Gen. Lloyd Austin answers questions during his confirmation before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Tuesday, January 19, 2021.

US Congress Approves Waiver to Allow Gen. Lloyd Austin to Serve as Biden's Defense Secretary

Biden Instructs Intelligence Agencies to Study Reports of 'Russian Hackers', US Soldier Bounties

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Europe
EU Must Keep Internal Borders Open Amid COVID-19 Pandemic to Maintain Operation of Single Market
The single market in the EU came under attack due to the imposition of restrictions on movement across borders by many countries, thus worsening the economic situation of each member country and the entire Union.
Last update: 02:28 GMT 22.01.2021
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Middle East
Syrian Air Defenses Responding to Attack in Hama, State Media Report
The Syrian government has repeatedly attributed the missile attacks to the Israel Defense Forces, aimed at military targets in Syria reportedly linked with Iran, although Israel usually does not comment on the matter.
Last update: 23:51 GMT 21.01.2021
23:51 GMT 21.01.2021
Middle East
UAE Signed Deal to Buy US F-35s Just One Hour Before Biden Was Sworn In as POTUS - Report
US President Joe Biden has pledged to end US support for the war in Yemen by the Saudi-led coalition that includes the United Arab Emirates (UAE), whose Western-bought weapons have been spotted in the hands of Yemeni militias, including Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP).
Last update: 00:04 GMT 22.01.2021
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Middle East
Daesh Claims Responsibility for Twin Terrorist Attacks in Baghdad, Reports Say
MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Daesh* terrorist group has claimed responsibility for the twin terrorist attacks in the Iraqi capital of Baghdad, the Agence France-Presse reported, citing Daesh media sources.
Last update: 23:22 GMT 21.01.2021
23:22 GMT 21.01.2021
US
McConnell Proposes 2-Week Window for Trump to Prepare Impeachment Defense
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell wants to give former President Donald Trump two weeks to prepare a defense for his impeachment trial in the Senate.
Last update: 00:02 GMT 22.01.2021
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Society
Canada Governor General Resigns Ahead of Report Release Noting Harassment at Rideau Hall
TORONTO (Sputnik) - The Queen’s official representative in Canada, Governor General Julie Payette, issued a statement announcing her resignation ahead of the release of a report that details a toxic work culture at Rideau Hall.
Last update: 23:45 GMT 21.01.2021
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US
Trump’s ‘Diet Coke Button’ Appears to Be Removed From the Oval Office
The red button on the US president’s desk was supposed to summon an aide whenever the president needed help. In 2017, it was revealed that then-President Donald Trump used this button to order a Diet Coke.
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02:15 GMT 22.01.2021
Society
UFC Star McGregor Faces Two Injury Suits Worth Millions Just Days Before Fight - Reports
The news about the suits comes just two days before the historic bout in which McGregor is scheduled to fight in a rematch against Dustin Poirier this Saturday for the first time in a year.