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10.10.2022 / 01:49

Putin calls Crimea bridge attack 'a terrorist act' carried out by Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday called the attack that damaged the huge bridge connecting Russia to its annexed territory of Crimea "a terrorist act" masterminded by Ukrainian special services.The Kerch Bridge, which holds important strategic and symbolic value to Russia in its faltering war in Ukraine, was hit a day earlier by what Moscow has said was a truck bomb. Road and rail traffic on the bridge were temporarily halted, damaging a vital supply route for the Kremlin’s forces."There’s no doubt it was a terrorist act directed at the destruction of critically important civilian infrastructure of the Russian Federation," Putin said during a meeting with the chairman of Russia’s Investigative Committee, Alexander Bastrykin.

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Eurovision tease that “The Caribbean is coming” to 2024 contest

Eurovision Song Contest has teased that “The Caribbean is coming” to this year’s competition.Taking to their official Instagram page with 1.3 million followers to announce that the Caribbean – a subregion of North America with over 700 islands – will be taking part in the famous contest for the first time.The post showed a video clip of palm trees and clear beaches. The caption of the post read: “New Year! New News! We’re thrilled to confirm that the Caribbean is coming to the Eurovision Song Contest 2024.

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Rose Parade 2024: Full List of Performers & Floats Revealed

The 2024 Rose Parade is about to kick off!

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Patients’ stories paint a vivid picture of antimicrobial resistance

Many countries have created action plans to tackle antimicrobial resistance, but relatively few of those plans are fully activated and adequately funded, a new WHO publication explains. Above, a pediatrician screens a young patient for a respiratory tract infection in Armenia. ©WHO/Nazik Armenakyan

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Top doctor warns of 'silent' pandemic that could be 'worse than Covid'

A doctor has warned that a 'silent' pandemic in the UK could end up being worse than the Coronavirus.

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UNHRC: Resolution on Sri Lanka adopted – Voting Results

COLOMBO (News 1st) – The Core Group resolution on Sri Lanka at the United Nations Human Rights Council was adopted on Thursday (6).Votes In Favor: 20 Votes Against: 07 Abstentions: 20 Sri Lanka has categorically rejected the resolution. #lka #SriLanka #SLnews #News1st #UNHRC #HumanRights Voted in Favor:1. Argentina 2.

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Global COVID surge slows but quickens in multiple countries

The steady global rise in COVID-19 cases slowed last week, with cases up 5% compared with the previous week, the World Health Organization (WHO) said yesterday in its weekly update on the pandemic. However, countries reported more than 21 million new cases, marking the highest weekly total since the pandemic began.

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Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D star Vachik Mangassarian dies of Covid complications aged 78

MARVEL franchise actor Vachik Mangassarian has died from Covid complications aged 78. The Hollywood veteran was best known for appearing in the comic spin-off Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D.

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Armenian Eurovision star Hayko tragically dies from Covid-19 aged 48

showbiz gossip straight to your inbox with the Daily Star's FREE newsletterArmenian Eurovision star Hayko has tragically died aged just 48 from Covid-19.The news was confirmed by Shushan Danielyan, chief of staff at Yerevan State Medical University on Wednesday (September 29).According to the Public Radio of Armenia, the star had been "in a grave condition" since September 21.The musician - real name Hayk Hakobyan - rose to fame when he represented his native country in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2007, belting out the track Anytime You Need, which finished in eighth place.His performance marked the first time the Armenian language had ever been used in a Eurovision entry.In a social media statement, the official Eurovision Song Contest

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Ange Postecoglou warns against Celtic 'false trap' after Rangers Covid cases as he takes fans inside Liam Scales transfer

Ange Postecoglou insists his team can't fall into a "false trap" of believing Sunday's derby will be made easier after recent developments across the city. Positive covid tests saw rivals Rangers take a depleted squad to Armenia when they faced Alashkert in Thursday night's Europa League play-off.

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Rangers alerted as Covid rule change potentially frees up stars for Celtic showdown

Gerrard did not travel to Armenia for their crunch Europa League clash against Alashkert with Gary McAllister now taking the team during the playoff. Skipper James Tavernier, Calvin Bassey, Scott Wright and Ryan Kent were also absent along with first and second choice goalkeepers Allan McGregor and Jon McLaughlin after the club confirmed a Covid outbreak.

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Every word from Rangers Covid address as Celtic clash return hopes revealed

Rangers ' players missing for their Europa League playoff could return in time to face Celtic. The Ibrox club have been rocked by positive Covid-19 tests in their camp ahead of the trip to Armenia to face Alashkert.

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Scott Arfield in Rangers 'miss our leader' admission as he opens up on Ibrox Covid blow

Rangers ' crucial Europa League playoff. Gerrard did not travel to Armenia for their crunch clash against Alashkert with Gary McAllister now taking the team.

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Steven Gerrard to MISS Alashkert as Rangers squad is decimated by Covid for Europa League clash

Rangers’ trip to Armenia for the second leg of their Europa League play-off against Alashkert with his squad also decimated by Covid. Gerrard failed to show at Glasgow Airport for the Light Blues lunchtime flight to Western Asia for their crunch clash.

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EU recommends travel restrictions be lifted for Canada, 9 other countries

European Union is recommending that its member states start gradually lifting their travel restrictions for Canadians, opening the door to non-essential travel to the region.Canada was one of 10 countries the European Council announced Thursday should be allowed to travel to the region for non-essential purposes, including Azerbaijan, Armenia, Jordan, Montenegro and Quatar. The announcement brings the total number of countries on that list to 23.

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Armenian PM’s party far ahead with partial election results

YEREVAN, Armenia - Partial results in Armenia’s snap parliamentary elections show a strong lead for the party of acting prime minister Nikol Pashinyan, who called the election in a bid to ease anger over a peace deal he signed with Azerbaijan.But as the count continued early Monday, the bloc of Pashinyan’s main rival said it wouldn’t accept the results until doubts about the vote were dispelled.The country’s elections commission said that with about 47% of the country’s precincts counted, Pashinyan’s Civil Contract party had 58% of the vote with former president Robert Kocharyan’s bloc in a distant second place with about 19%.

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Austria and Italy among 11 countries removed from mandatory hotel quarantine

Austria, Italy and Ukraine are among 11 countries that have been removed from the mandatory hotel quarantine list.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
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Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0