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The Registry of Sarees is currently showcasing the second iteration of Red Lilies, Water Birds in the city

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The chairmen and boards of the state television, radio and news agency were removed, Poland's Culture Ministry said in a statement citing the need to restore impartiality of the outlets

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Britain and France are reiterating their determination that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine must end in failure

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The UN Security Council was set to convene on December 19 to weigh a call for a ceasefire in the besieged Palestinian territory, after a previous bid was vetoed by the United States.

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Scores more were injured in the province after the strong, shallow earthquake struck, state broadcaster CCTV said, citing the provincial earthquake relief headquarters.

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The eruption began around 22:17 GMT following a series of small earthquakes at around 21:00, the IMO added.

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Mr. Marcos, in an interview with Japanese media on Saturday, said tensions in the South China Sea have "increased rather than diminished" in recent months, warning that a "more assertive China" posed a "real challenge" to its Asian neighbours

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Taiwan's defence ministry said the sale will help maintain the effectiveness of its joint combat command and control systems so it can improve battlefield awareness.

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Myanmar’s military faces its most formidable challenge in six decades of dominance as opposition fighters and ethnic rebels consolidate in the country’s hinterlands, but it still remains ‘the most effective and best-armed fighting force’ in the country

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Ukraine has already received $111 billion in weapons, humanitarian assistance and other aid from U.S. since Russia launched its invasion more than 21 months ago, but support for aiding the counteroffensive has been waning as some lawmakers see the war taking funding from domestic budget

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The return of the sculptures to their countries of origin would empty the Met's collection of art associated with Douglas Latchford, a dealer charged with smuggling looted artifacts from Southeast Asia

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The Army’s chief spokesman says Israeli troops found the hostages Friday and erroneously identified them as a threat

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