U.S. and Russia try to lower temperature in Ukraine crisis
GENEVA — The United States and Russia sought to lower the temperature Friday in a heated standoff over Ukraine, even as they said no breakthrough was imminent amid fears of …
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U.S., Russia say talks on Ukraine were useful, pledge to continue dialogue
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said after talks with the United States in Geneva on Friday that dialogue would continue over Moscow's security demands and that it expected written responses from …
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Ingenuity helicopter flight stalled for first time due to unusual Mars weather
For the first time ever, a flight delay has occurred on another planet due to bad weather. The Ingenuity helicopter, which was slated to take to Martian skies on January …
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Tongan ‘real life Aquaman’ survives 27-hour swim after tsunami
WELLINGTON — A 57-year-old Tongan man who said he swam around 27 hours after getting swept out to sea during Saturday’s devastating tsunami has been hailed a ‘real life Aquaman’. …
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Victoria likely to announce mask mandate for school children
Children in Vicxjmtzywtorian schools might be forced to wear masks on school grounds, with the rule to likely be mandated once students return later this month. It’s anticipated Victorian authorities …
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U.S.: Russia, U.S. on ‘clearer path’ to understanding on Ukraine
GENEVA — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said he didn’t expect any breakthroughs in talks with Russia on Ukraine, but the two sides are on a "clearer path" to …
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Driver charged over double fatal crash asks court for mercy
An allegedly distracted driver who rear-ended a car, killing two men, should be granted mercy because her ailing mother relies on her care, a court has heard. Jodie Ann Contacolli, …
Read MoreRussia says dialogue will continue with U.S. as talks about Ukraine end in Geneva
The top diplomats of Russia and the United States were to meet in Switzerland on Friday to discuss soaring tensions over Ukraine after a flurry of meetings between officials on …
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In ‘zero-COVID’ Hong Kong, this is what happens when you test positive
Darryl Chan tested positive for COVID-19 when he landed in Hong Kong last month. More than two weeks later — and despite never showing any symptoms — he remains isolated …
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China’s ‘zero-COVID’ campaign under strain as Omicron surges
SHANGHAI — China is doubling down on its "zero-COVID" strategy, saying the spread of the potentially milder Omicron variant is no reason to lower its guard amid warnings of economic …
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