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Oil prices soared more than 9 percent on Monday, touching their highest since 2008. Oil prices rose as the United States and European allies mull a Russian oil import ban and delays in the potential return of Iranian crude to global…
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Conservation group BirdLife Cyprus reported Wednesday a “worrying increase” in illegal bird trappings last year, blaming authorities for reducing fines for killing protected species. “This sadly comes as no surprise, following a shameful…
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The UAE has extended the remote learning program for schools and universities from Jan. 17 to 21 to help curb the spread of COVID-19 across the country, state news agency WAM reported. It further announced the postponement of all…
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Morocco has decided to suspend flights to and from France, where daily coronavirus infections are rising, the foreign ministry said on Thursday. “This decision will go into effect on November 26 at 23:59 p.m. local time and until further…
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Tunisia on Sunday launched a Covid-19 vaccination drive for the over-40s, after receiving more than six million doses from abroad to combat surging infections. More than 300 centers across the country held an “open day” for vaccinations,…
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