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US not fighting Russia: Pentagon on Ukraine conflict turning to proxy war
Since Russia launched its military operation in February, the US has provided at least $3.7 billion to support Ukraine's defenses
 "US not fighting Russia: Pentagon on Ukraine conflict turning to proxy war")
CDC estimates 3 out of 4 kids in US have had coronavirus infections
The percentage of those 17 and under with antibodies rose from about 45% in December to about 75% in February
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US, allies promise heavy arms for Ukraine, shrug off Russian nuclear threat
US officials have switched emphasis from speaking mainly about helping Ukraine defend itself to bolder talk of a Ukrainian victory that would weaken Russia's ability to threaten its neighbours
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Ukraine heading for collapse into several states: Vladimir Putin's ally
The comments from Nikolai Patrushev, the secretary of Russia's Security Council, appeared to be an attempt to blame the United States for any division of Ukraine that emerges from the conflict
 "Ukraine heading for collapse into several states: Vladimir Putin's ally")
What we know about the new omicron mutant spreading in the US
What do we know about the new omicron mutant? It's a descendent of the earlier super-contagious stealth omicron and has quickly gained ground in the United States.
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Ukraine-Russia war in 3rd month: What you need to know right now
Russia accused NATO of engaging in a proxy battle that created a serious risk of nuclear war as Washington convened its allies on Tuesday
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Moscow cites risk of nuclear war as US, allies pledge more arms for Ukraine
The US convened its allies to pledge the heavy weapons Ukraine needs to achieve victory.
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World galvanised against Russia's invasion: US at defence talks in Germany
The United States said the world was galvanized against Russia's two-month-old invasion of Ukraine as it hosted defence talks in Germany involving over 40 countries
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FM Sitharaman invites US semiconductor players to make investments in India
The Finance Minister also met Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi, who gave a snapshot of the company's investment in India and expansion plan
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Global Covid-19 caseload tops 510.1 mn; US continues to be worst hit nation
The global coronavirus caseload has topped 510.1 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 6.22 million and vaccinations to over 11.24 billion, according to the Johns Hopkins University.
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Rethinking innovation in defence
Revitalising public R&D could transform innovation, and give meaning to our doctrine of strategic autonomy
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Judge finds Trump in contempt in legal fight with NY state attorney
Judge Arthur Engoron ordered Trump to pay a fine of $10,000 per day
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US says will reopen Kyiv embassy, 'Russia has already failed' in war aims
U.S. officials said they pledged new assistance worth $713 million for Zelenskiy's government and other countries in the region
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Russia failing in war aims, Ukraine succeeding: US State Secretary Blinken
The trip by Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is the highest-level American visit to the Kyiv since Russia invaded in late February
Global Covid caseload tops 509.4 million, death toll crosses 6.21 million
The US continues to be the worst-hit country with the world's highest number of cases and deaths at 80,984,914 and 991,254, respectively, according to the CSSE
 "Global Covid caseload tops 509.4 million, death toll crosses 6.21 million")
World military expenditure surpasses $2 trn; US, China, India top spenders
The five largest spenders in 2021 were the United States, China, India, the United Kingdom and Russia, together accounting for 62% of expenditure," the Stockholm based said in a statement
 "World military expenditure surpasses $2 trn; US, China, India top spenders")
Joe Biden accepts Bennett's invitation; to visit Israel in next few months
The two leaders discussed over the phone Iran's demand to delist its Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) from the US terror list, according to a statement by the office on Sunday
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Thomas Piketty's equality programme
Although Piketty favours much higher income tax rates, policies that redistribute property rather than income are the heart of his programme
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Russia-Ukraine war: Zelenskyy seeks heavy arms from US officials
The trip by Blinken and Austin, announced earlier by Zelenskyy, would be the highest-level visit to Ukraine by US officials since Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the invasion of the country
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US warns China against providing material support to Russia's invasion
Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman's warning came on Thursday following the third convening of the EU-US dialogue on China in Brussels
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