Trial Over Killing of Activist Drives Dissent Against Palestinian Leadership

A Palestinian military court began the trial of 14 members of its security forces who are accused of beating to death a critic of Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas
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Tunisian man dies after setting himself ablaze

A Tunisian man suffered died in hospital on Saturday after setting himself on fire, witnesses and medics said, days after another burned himself alive to protest living conditions.
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After being unwilling, Congo president Felix Tshisekedi finally gets his Covid-19 jab

Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi has received his first dose of the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine, the government said on Monday, after a six-month wait caused by his unwillingness to take the AstraZeneca shot.
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'Our great state deserves an Olympics,' says Ukraine's president

Ukraine is wanting to enter formal talks about hosting a Winter Olympics, according to the International Olympic Committee.
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'People of Afghanistan need a lifeline', says UN chief as donor countries pledge millions

The United Nations on Monday drummed up millions of dollars in emergency funds from donor countries for beleaguered Afghans who could soon face widespread hunger.
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UK approves vaccines for children aged 12 to 15 in bid to avoid lockdowns

Britain decided Monday to offer COVID-19 vaccines to children 12 and up, as the government gambled that expanded vaccination and mild tweaks to social behaviour can avert the need for lockdowns in the winter.
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Britain ends contract with French startup for vaccines

The U.K. government has canceled an agreement to buy at least 100 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine from the French pharmaceutical startup Valneva after alleging that the company breached its contract obligations.
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Mourinho Celebrates Roma Win In His 1000th Game As A Manager

Jose Mourinho has recreated his famous sprint down the sideline following El Shaarawy's 91st minute super strike which sends Roma top of Serie A, after 3 games.
The 58-year-old who was appointed Manager of AS Roma in May, was chasing a win in his 1000th game as a Manager.
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