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January 15, 2022 - Page 3

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks to the media as he visits a Covid-19 vaccination centre at Little Venice Sports Centre in London on October 22, 2021. - Daily virus cases in the UK on October 22 soared to over 50,000 a day for the first time since July but the government again resisted calls to reimpose restrictions. The UK has administered two vaccine doses to 79 percent of those aged 12 and over and the number of hospitalisations remains relatively low. It is pushing for all those not inoculated to get the vaccine and urging the over-50s and clinically vulnerable to take up the offer of a third booster vaccine as well as get flu jabs. (Photo by Matt Dunham / POOL / AFP)

‘Wine time Fridays’ heap pressure on UK PM

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson witnessed weekly drinking sessions by his staff throughout the coronavirus pandemic, for which they installed a specially bought wine fridge, according to a report Saturday.
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(FILES) In this file photo taken on June 30, 2021 former US President Donald Trump speaks during a visit to the border wall near Pharr, Texas. (Photo by Sergio FLORES / AFP)

Trump to rally faithful in Arizona

Donald Trump will rally the faithful in Arizona on Saturday, rehearsing yet again his unfounded claims that the US presidential election was stolen from him, and repeating his familiar litany of complaints.
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Romantic Date. Black Man Kissing Woman's Hand Dining In Restaurant. Couple Of Lovers Celebrating Valentine's Day.

7 Thoughtful Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas For Her

The season of love is fast approaching.  Loved by many all over the world, Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to show your partner just how much you care about her. For
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(FILES) In this file photo taken on September 22, 2012, Myanmar's member of parliament Aung San Suu Kyi attends an event in Low Memorial Library at Columbia University in New York. - Ousted Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi will hear the verdict in her incitement trial on November 30, 2021, the first in a catalogue of judgements to be handed down in a junta court that could jail her for decades. (Photo by Stan HONDA / AFP)

Myanmar junta hits Suu Kyi with five new charges over helicopter purchase

A Myanmar junta court has hit ousted civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi with five new corruption charges related to the alleged hiring and purchase of a helicopter, sources close to the
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(FILES) In this file photo taken on November 13, 2021 France's forward Karim Benzema celebrates after scoring a goal during the FIFA World Cup 2022 qualification football match between France and Kazakhstan at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

Benzema crowns France comeback with player of the year prize

Karim Benzema has crowned his surprising rehabilitation with Les Bleus by being named France Football's national player of the year.
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Spain's Rafael Nadal attends a practice session ahead of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 15, 2022. (Photo by Andy Cheung / various sources / AFP)

Nadal happy to ‘feel like a tennis player again’ after injury woe

Rafael Nadal said Saturday that he was happy just to be back playing tennis at the Australian Open after a turbulent few months dogged by injury and then being "very sick" with
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