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Balloons carrying an incendiary device launched from the Gaza Strip drift to the Israeli side of the border between Gaza and Israel, Monday, Aug. 24, 2020

20:31 GMT 03 March 2021 / updated: 21:39 GMT World

US Firmly Opposes ICC's Probe Into Palestinian Situation, Says Court Has No 'Authority' Over Matter

Member of the DC National Guard walk around the U.S. Capitol grounds, Thursday morning, Jan. 7, 2021 in Washington. In the aftermath of the deadly riot at the Capitol last week, questions are being raised about why the District of Columbia National Guard played such a limited role as civilian law enforcement officers were outnumbered and overrun.

Pentagon Took Over 3 Hours to OK Deployment of National Guard to Capitol Riot, DC Commander Reveals

Police work at a knife attack site in Vetlanda, Sweden March 3, 2021.

Police Say Studying Whether Attack in Sweden's Vetlanda Has Terrorist Background

A view of the Russian Foreign Ministry and one of the Kremlin towers

US Failed to Fully Win Over EU in New Anti-Russia Sanctions, German Lawmaker Says

The Pentagon, headquarters of the U.S. Department of Defense

Pentagon Concerned Alleged DPRK Nuclear Activity May Be 'Bargaining Chip' Against US Sanctions

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Asia & Pacific
US Flew Unprecedented 75 Spy Plane Missions Over South China Sea in February - Report
While US President Joe Biden has sought to distance himself from many of the domestic policies of his predecessor, Donald Trump, in the realm of foreign policy he has not strayed far, and in some cases, such as with China, he has adopted an even more bellicose rhetoric.
Last update: 21:06 GMT 03.03.2021
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UK
Meghan Markle's Earrings Are Reportedly a 'Wedding Gift' From Saudi Crown Prince
Saudi officials claim that Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi was killed by a "rogue" team of agents who were not operating on the instructions of the government. However, recently released White House documents accuse the Kingdom's de facto ruler, Prince Salman, of personally approving the murder.
Last update: 22:47 GMT 03.03.2021
22:47 GMT 03.03.2021
US
‘Unconstitutional Power Grab’: Pence Slams Democrats’ Sweeping Voting Reform Bill
Democrats have proposed a series of election reforms known as H.R.1 or the For the People Act. The bill, which the House is expected to vote on this week, addresses several issues including voter suppression, partisan gerrymandering, election security, campaign finance law and public campaign financing.
Last update: 22:17 GMT 03.03.2021
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Opinion
Germans Must Make Gov't Pursue Nord Stream Project to Ensure Economic Security, Lawmaker Says
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Germany has to complete the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline to further its own economic development while citizens should impress on the government to pursue the beneficial project for their own sake, the German lawmaker from the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, Waldemar Herdt, told Sputnik on Wednesday.
Last update: 19:27 GMT 03.03.2021
19:27 GMT 03.03.2021
US
Probe Into Hunter Biden’s 'Tax Affairs' is 'Active and Ongoing', Insiders Claim
Son of US President Joe Biden, Hunter, confirmed in December that his business dealings were being probed by the US Attorney's Office in Delaware. Biden’s attorney general nominee Merrick Garland said during his confirmation hearing last week that he had not discussed the investigation with the president.
Last update: 19:27 GMT 03.03.2021
19:27 GMT 03.03.2021
Military & Intelligence
Video: Third Upgraded Chinese Type 052D Destroyer Sporting Anti-Stealth Radar Spotted
The People’s Liberation Army Navy is the world’s largest, even bigger than the US Navy, and upgraded Chinese shipyards are pumping out several warships each year, helping the PLAN to become an increasingly modern force, capable of challenging adversaries in waters further from Chinese shores.
Last update: 20:51 GMT 03.03.2021
20:51 GMT 03.03.2021
Europe
Cooperation on COVID-19 Vaccine Can Help Improve EU-Russia Ties, Italian Politician Says
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Cooperation on the coronavirus vaccine can help bring about normalization of EU-Russian ties, which have been soured by the recent EU sanctions, Andrea Picchielli, a member of Italy's Lega party, told Sputnik on Wednesday.
Last update: 04:45 GMT 03.03.2021
04:45 GMT 03.03.2021
World
Live Updates: Germany to Start Easing COVID-Related Restrictions From March 8, Merkel Says
To date, the coronavirus pandemic has claimed the lives of at least 2.5 million people worldwide, according to Johns Hopkins University.