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Paris transport to hire thousands to get in shape for Olympics

The Paris regional transit authority said Monday that it was seeking to hire thousands of employees to beef up services in time for the coming Rugby World Cup this year and the summer Olympics in 2024.. "This unprecedented recruitment campaign is aimed at meeting demands made on the network and preparing for major coming events which are the Rugby World Cup in 2023 and the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2024," RATP said in a statement.

Mon, Feb 20, 2023 1 mins read

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China rejects US claim it may arm Russia

Beijing strongly denied on Monday US claims that China was considering arming Russia in its war against Ukraine, as it reiterated a call for dialogue to end the conflict.. "It is clear to the international community who is calling for dialogue and fighting for peace, and who is adding fuel to the fire and encouraging opposition," Wang added, reiterating a call for support for a Chinese proposal to end the war.

Mon, Feb 20, 2023 3 mins read

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Biden in surprise Kyiv visit

US President Joe Biden on Monday made a surprise trip to Kyiv, promising increased arms deliveries for Ukraine and unflagging support ahead of the first anniversary of Russia's invasion of the country.. Biden promised increased arms deliveries for Ukraine and vowed Washington's "unflagging commitment" in defending Ukraine's territorial integrity.

Mon, Feb 20, 2023 3 mins read

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US reaffirms pledge to deliver jets to Turkey

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday reaffirmed Washington's commitment to delivering F-16 jets to Turkey despite Turkish insistence that their approval should not depend on Ankara lifting objections to Sweden joining NATO. Turkey wants modernised versions of F-16 fighter jets for its ageing air force, but US Congress must approve any sale.. On Monday, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu dismissed any attempt to apply conditions to the F-16 jets approval.

Mon, Feb 20, 2023 1 mins read

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Barber tidies up in Turkey quake tent camp

Student Mohammed al-Hamo, who learned to cut hair to earn money in his spare time, never imagined he would put his skills on display in a tent camp for earthquake survivors.. I never imagined I'd do this when I learned to cut hair as I just did it for money to help the family," he said.

Mon, Feb 20, 2023 2 mins read

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Gunfight after Afghan Taliban shut key border crossing with Pakistan

Gunfire erupted between Afghanistan and Pakistan border forces on Monday after Taliban authorities shut the country's busiest crossing with its eastern neighbour, officials said.. On Monday at 7:30 am Afghan time (0300 GMT) a "clash took place when Pakistani forces fired at Afghan forces", Afghan official Harfat Muhajir told AFP. "Afghan forces shot in response, but nobody was hurt," he added.

Mon, Feb 20, 2023 2 mins read

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Cyclone recovery expected to cost New Zealand billions

New Zealand said Monday it was likely to cost billions of dollars to recover from Cyclone Gabrielle as the national state of emergency was extended by another week.. After spending the weekend visiting hard-hit communities, Hipkins said the national state of emergency declared last week has been extended by another seven days.

Mon, Feb 20, 2023 1 mins read

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N. Korea fires ballistic missiles, warns of more action over US-S. Korea drills

North Korea fired two rockets on Monday from its latest launcher, claiming it is capable of a "tactical nuclear attack" that can take out entire enemy air bases.. "Through today's firing drill with the involvement of super-large multiple rocket launchers, the tactical nuclear attack means, the KPA demonstrated its full readiness to deter and will to counter" the joint air drills, KCNA said.

Sun, Feb 19, 2023 3 mins read

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Brazil flooding, landslides kill at least 24

Flooding and landslides triggered by torrential rain in Brazil claimed at least 24 lives on Carnival weekend in southeast Sao Paulo state, authorities said Sunday.. San Sebastiao, 200 kilometers (120 miles) north of Sao Paulo and where many people from the city spend the pre-Lenten holiday weekend on the beach, was hard hit, as a record 60 centimeters (nearly a foot) of rain fell in 24 hours, city officials said. 

Sun, Feb 19, 2023 2 mins read

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UK police find body after woman's mystery disappearance

Police investigating the fate of a woman who vanished in northwest England said Sunday they had found a body in a river, in a case that has gripped the country.. The Lancashire force said that after further underwater searches of the river, its officers had "sadly recovered a body".

Sun, Feb 19, 2023 1 mins read