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Ukraine rebels seek Russia's help, potentially marking prelude for war

Kremlin said rebels in eastern Ukraine asked Russia for military help on Wednesday to help fend off Ukrainian "aggression."

Ukrainian president pleads for peace amid growing fears of Russian attack

In an emotional address to the nation late Wednesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rejected Moscow's claims that his country poses a threat to Russia

'Ukraine, you're not alone': Countries speak out at UN General Assembly

Diplomats from dozens of countries took the floor at the UN on Wednesday to deplore Russia's actions toward Ukraine and make eleventh hour pleas for diplomacy as fears of a new war in Europe grew.

How D.C. Nightclub Mogul David S. Chung Runs His Venues Like a Law Firm

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Novak Djokovic medical exemption sparks Australian Open debate

The exemption allows the top-ranked Djokovic entry to the tournament regardless of his vaccination status

With Covid-19 on the job: France allows infected medics to work

There are increasing signs that the new variant causes less severe disease

German watchdog puts Google under closer antitrust scrutiny

Europe has led the global move to crack down on tech giants, but early efforts drew criticism that investigations took too long

Liverpool-Arsenal cup semifinal match off after Covid-19 cases

The first-leg match that was scheduled to take place at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium on Thursday will now be staged at Anfield on Jan. 13

With salty language, Emmanuel Macron berates France's unvaccinated

Macron has provoked outcries in parliament and protests from election rivals by using a vulgarity to describe his strategy for pressuring vaccine refusers to get coronavirus jabs

As Covid cases surge in Europe, primary health care services under stress

Like many people, Alberto Prez of Madrid used a home test to discover that his headache and cold-like symptoms were caused by COVID-19.

Poland beats Argentina to secure semifinal spot at ATP Cup

Hubert Hurkacz beat Diego Schwartzman 6-1, 6-4 to secure Poland's victory over Argentina on Wednesday and a spot in the ATP Cup semifinals

In Israel, Omicron variant drives confusing policy amid 4th Covid jab

Israel opened to tourists for the first time in nearly two years. After just a month, it slammed shut

Romelu Lukaku apologizes and wants to restore trust at Chelsea

Romelu Lukaku apologized for going public with his unhappiness at Chelsea and promised to restore trust with fans, teammates and manager Thomas Tuchel

US, its allies pushes unity on Ukraine ahead of key Russia meetings

In a display of unity, the Biden administration and its European allies are beginning a series of meetings aimed at showing Russia that an invasion of Ukraine would be met with a forceful response

Navy officer Bauernschmidt becomes 1st woman to command US nuclear carrier

The USS Abraham Lincoln deployed this week from San Diego under the command of Capt Amy Bauernschmidt, the first woman to lead a nuclear carrier in US Navy history.

France sees record 271,000 Covid cases in a day as Omicron infections surge

France reported a record-smashing 271,686 daily virus cases on Tuesday as omicron infections race across the country

Omicron variant now accounts for 95% of new Covid cases in US: CDC

The omicron variant accounted for 95% of new coronavirus infections last week, according to US health officials' latest estimates.

US CDC posts rationale for shorter isolation, quarantine for Covid patients

The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has explained the scientific rationale for shortening its -19 isolation and quarantine recommendations

Donald Trump cancels press conference scheduled for Jan 6 in Florida

Former President Donald Trump has cancelled a press conference he had planned to hold in Florida on the anniversary of the Jan 6 attack on the Capitol by his supporters.

North Korea fires unidentified projectile toward sea: South Korea military

North Korea has fired an unidentified projectile into sea, South Korea's military said.