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Mask mandates return to US college campuses as Covid cases rise
Colleges in Washington, DC, New York, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Texas have reimposed a range of virus measures, with Howard University moving to remote learning amid surge in cases
 "Mask mandates return to US college campuses as Covid cases rise")
US to convene talks on Ukraine's defense needs with more than 20 countries
The agenda will include an updated assessment of Ukraine battlefield as well as discussion of efforts to continue a steady flow of weapons and other military aid, Pentagon secretary John Kirby said
 "US to convene talks on Ukraine's defense needs with more than 20 countries")
Main battles happening in Donbas, Russia deploying troops in east: Ukraine
Ukraine's security chief Oleksiy Danilov told The Associated Press that over 100,000 Russian troops are currently fighting in Ukraine, including mercenaries from Syria and Libya
 "Main battles happening in Donbas, Russia deploying troops in east: Ukraine")
EU poised to unveil rules forcing Big Tech to protect users
EU officials were negotiating Friday over the final details of the legislation, dubbed the Digital Services Act
 "EU poised to unveil rules forcing Big Tech to protect users")
Japan says disputed islands ''illegally occupied by Russia''
The description in the 2022 Diplomatic Bluebook, an annual report on Japan's foreign policy issued by the Foreign Ministry, uses that phrasing for the first time in nearly two decades
 "Japan says disputed islands ''illegally occupied by Russia''")
Joe Biden's election year challenge: Blame the GOP for nation's woes
President Joe Biden has an election-year message for frustrated voters: At least he's trying.
 "Joe Biden's election year challenge: Blame the GOP for nation's woes")
Novak Djokovic sweats it out in comeback three-setter to reach Serbia Open
Top-ranked Novak Djokovic dug deep for the second match in a row to reach the semifinals of the Serbia Open with a 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 win over Miomir Kecmanovic.
 "Novak Djokovic sweats it out in comeback three-setter to reach Serbia Open")
Russia Ukraine conflict spurs bid for closer examination of UN vetoes
Two days into Russia's attack on Ukraine, a majority of UN Security Council members voted to demand that Moscow withdraw. One thing stood in their way: a veto by Russia itself.
 "Russia Ukraine conflict spurs bid for closer examination of UN vetoes")
US, Cuba hold highest-level diplomatic talks in 4 years post disruption
Engaging in these talks underscores our commitment to pursuing constructive discussions with the government of Cuba where appropriate to advance US interests," the US State Department said
 "US, Cuba hold highest-level diplomatic talks in 4 years post disruption")
Fire breaks out at Russian defence research facility, kills 6 people
The fire erupted in an administrative building of the Aerospace Defense Forces' Central Research Institute, which operates under the Russian Defense Ministry
 "Fire breaks out at Russian defence research facility, kills 6 people")
Putin claims victory in Mariupol but won't storm giant steel plant
Mayor Vadym Boychenko rejected any notion that Mariupol had fallen into Russian hands
 "Putin claims victory in Mariupol but won't storm giant steel plant")
New Zealand, Japan boost security ties amid Russia, China concerns
The two leaders also raised concerns about the situation in the South China Sea, where China has militarised several artificially constructed islands and is pressing its extensive territorial claims
 "New Zealand, Japan boost security ties amid Russia, China concerns")
Russia foreign ministry bars Harris, Zuckerberg, other prominent Americans
In a statement Thursday, the ministry said that the travel bans would apply in perpetuity and that the sanctions list would be updated shortly in responsible to the hostile actions of the West
 "Russia foreign ministry bars Harris, Zuckerberg, other prominent Americans")
Tesla earnings jump over 7 times in first quarter as users pay more
Musk optimistic about overcoming supply issues, foresees a big 2022 production gain
 "Tesla earnings jump over 7 times in first quarter as users pay more")
Surprisingly low Covid-19 death count in Shanghai spurs questions
In most countries, including the United States, guidelines stipulate that any death where COVID-19 is a factor or contributor is counted as a COVID-related death
 "Surprisingly low Covid-19 death count in Shanghai spurs questions")
British lawmakers order probe into PM Boris Johnson's alleged lies
British lawmakers have ordered a parliamentary investigation into Prime Minister Boris Johnson for allegedly lying about whether he broke coronavirus restrictions
 "British lawmakers order probe into PM Boris Johnson's alleged lies")
Sainz signs new F1 deal with Ferrari until 2024
Sainz joined Ferrari from McLaren in 2021 on a two-year contract
 "Sainz signs new F1 deal with Ferrari until 2024")
US to welcome Ukraine refugees but no longer through Mexico
The US says it expects to admit up to 100,000 refugees from Ukraine and about 15,000 have come since the Feb 24 invasion, mostly through Mexico
UK lawmakers vote on whether to probe Johnson's alleged lies
Johnson's Conservatives have a substantial majority in Parliament, but many are uneasy with the prime minister's behavior and could support the opposition move
 "UK lawmakers vote on whether to probe Johnson's alleged lies")
Vladimir Putin claims Mariupol win, but won't storm Ukrainian holdout
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday claimed victory in the strategic city of Mariupol, even as he ordered his troops not to risk more losses
 "Vladimir Putin claims Mariupol win, but won't storm Ukrainian holdout")