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UK MP calls for much tougher action on China's human rights abuses
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London [UK], March 10 (ANI): Former Secretary of State for Work and Pensions of the United Kingdom Iain Duncan Smith has called for "much tougher action" to combat human rights abuses in China as Beijing continues to impose severe crackdowns on Uyghurs and the citizens of Hong Kong.
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US President Biden to address Quad leaders on Friday
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Washington [US], March 10 (ANI): US President Joe Biden will meet with the leaders of the Quad -- India, Australia and Japan -- countries through a videoconference at the end of the workweek, White House spokesperson Jen Psaki said on Monday.
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One in 3 women subjected to physical or sexual violence in their lifetime:
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Geneva [Switzerland], March 10 (ANI): One in three women worldwide face physical or sexual violence by an intimate partner or sexual violence from a non-partner at some point in their lifetime, as per a new study from the World Health Organization (WHO).
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Piers Morgan quits 'Good Morning Britain' over backlash on Meghan comments
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London [UK], March 10 (ANI): Senior journalist Piers Morgan, who prompted backlash and an investigation from UK's media regulator following a controversy over comments he made about the Duchess of Sussex has quit "Good Morning Britain" ITV announced on Tuesday.
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Biden's dogs sent back to Delaware after 'biting incident' at White House
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Delaware [US], March 10 (ANI): The two German Shepherds belonging to US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden were sent back to the family home of the Bidens in Delaware last week after aggressive behaviour by one of them.
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US calls on Iran to answer for Levinson
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Washington [US], March 10 (ANI): US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday (local time) called on the Iranian government to provide "credible answers" surrounding the abduction and likely death of former FBI agent Robert Levinson on the 14th anniversary of his disappearance.
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First Quad summit to take place on March 12
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New Delhi [India], March 10 (ANI): The first-ever summit of the leaders of the Quadrilateral Framework or 'Quad' will take place virtually on March 12, the Ministry of External Affairs announced on Tuesday.
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In first statement since Harry and Meghan interview, UK royal family says
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London [UK], March 10 (ANI): Buckingham Palace on Tuesday in a statement on behalf of the Queen said the British Royal family is "saddened" to learn of how challenging the last few years have been for Prince Harry and his wife Meghan and that allegations of racism made by the Sussexes wer
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Swiss company to produce Russian Sputnik vaccine in Italy
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Moscow [Russia], March 9 (ANI): The Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) is set to cooperate with Swiss-based Adienne Pharma & Biotech for Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine production in Italy, chief executive of RDIF Kirill Dmitriev said.
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Burger King UK under fire for 'Women belong in kitchen' tweet
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London [UK], March 9 (ANI): Fast-food chain Burger King's United Kingdom division sparked an outcry on Monday as critics accused the brand of using a sexist trope as a clickbait.
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US lawmakers call on Biden to help defend Hong Kong's autonomy
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Washington [US], March 9 (ANI): A group of bipartisan US lawmakers overseeing congressional China policy have lambasted Beijing's recently announced plans to overhaul Hong Kong's election system and urged President Joe Biden to help the city defend its "autonomy and basic freedoms".
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India, Bangladesh hold Commerce Secretary level meeting at Dhaka
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New Delhi [India], March 9 (ANI): A Commerce Secretary level meeting between Bangladesh and India was held in Dhaka on Monday in which the two sides decided to expeditiously move forward on the feasibility study on the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).
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