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S. Korean officials say North Korea tested cruise missile
North Korea on Jan. 25 test-fired two suspected cruise missiles in its fifth round of weapons launches this month, South Korean military officials said, as it displays its military might amid pandemic-related difficulties and a prolonged freeze in nuclear negotiations with the United States.
Inflation in the US has Jumped to a 40 year old Peak
In November, US consumer prices rose at an unprecedented rate since nearly 40 years, US government sources said, stressing that inflation is threatening the world's largest economy and, at the same time, threatening public support for President Joe Biden.
Bosnia Cannot Squander UK’s Growing Interest in Its Fate
In that sense, Bosnia's sovereignty can only be truly championed by its own citizens. Still, it is striking that for a country which at one time was the poster child of the triumphs of international liberalism, the cause of liberal democracy in Bosnia effectively falls on deaf ears in most Western capitals.
US Authorities Preparing for Possible Outbreaks of Coronavirus due to the "Omicron" Variant
The administration of US President Joe Biden is developing plans to detect possible outbreaks of the disease across the country in connection with the discovery of the coronavirus variant Omicron. This was reported by the American newspaper Politico, citing sources among the authorities.
Pfizer Wants Permission in the United States for Booster Doses for Anyone over 18
The pharmaceutical company Pfizer has asked the US Food and Drug Administration to allow the third dose of Covid-19 vaccine for anyone over 18 years of age.
The argument is that more protection is needed and that there is a danger of increasing the spread of the virus with holiday trips and gatherings.
Defence News Analysis: Countering Erdogan – What Biden must do for the sake of stability
The Biden administration should continue to send clear signals to Turkey through NATO channels that it cannot use force or harassment to extract territorial concessions
Obama faults Russia, China for 'lack of urgency' on climate
Barack Obama expressed confidence at U.N. climate talks on Nov. 8 that the Biden administration will ultimately get its $555 billion climate package through Congress, and faulted U.S. rivals China and Russia for what he called a "dangerous lack of urgency" in cutting their own climate-wrecking emissions.
US court suspends Biden vaccine mandate for businesses
A U.S. federal appeals court on Nov. 6 halted a vaccine mandate by President Joe Biden's administration that is intended to push millions of workers at businesses with more than 100 employees into getting COVID-19 shots.
Iran nuclear talks to resume November 29 after five months
Iran agreed on Nov. 3 to resume talks on November 29 with world powers on reviving a nuclear deal after a five-month gap, with the United States urging a quick resolution.
The indirect negotiations in Vienna come amid mounting pressure on Iran, with Western nations warning that the clerical state's nuclear work is advancing to dangerous levels and Israel threatening to attack.
Nationalist party leader says S-400 must for country's sovereignty
Leader of one of the major political parties in Turkey on Nov. 2 criticized the U.S. for its shift in attitude following Ankara's purchase of the Russian S-400 missile system, which he said is necessary for the country's defense and sovereignty.