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[ad_1] President Vladimir Putin’s announcement in August that Russia had authorized the use of the world’s first Covid-19 vaccine even before it completed safety testing sparked skepticism around the world. Now it can reap diplomatic dividends as Russia enjoys arguably its greatest scientific advance since the Soviet era. Countries are …

[ad_1] EXPLANATOR: The historic second impeachment trial of former US President Donald Trump begins Wednesday (New Zealand time), forcing the US Senate to decide whether to convict him of inciting insurrection after a violent mob of his supporters besieged the United States Capitol on January 6. While Trump’s acquittal is …

[ad_1] Myanmar’s new military authorities appeared to have cut off most of the internet access on Saturday (local time) as they faced a growing wave of protests over the coup that toppled the elected civilian government of Aung San Suu Kyi. Many Internet users noticed a slow disappearance of services, …

[ad_1] World February 05, 2021 11:09 PM3 minutes to read Former US President Donald Trump. Photo / AP US President Joe Biden says Donald Trump should not be allowed to receive classified intelligence reports, a courtesy that has historically been accorded to outgoing presidents. When asked in an interview with …

[ad_1] World February 6, 2021 07:06 am3 minutes to read Paul Grisham has his 1968 Navy identification card at his home in San Diego. Photo / AP Paul Grisham’s wallet was so long lost at the bottom of the world that he forgot about it. Fifty-three years later, the 91-year-old …

[ad_1] Join us live in Christchurch for a series of world-class shot put thrillers and sprinters attempting to achieve New Zealand’s 4 x 100m record. Joe Allison / Getty Images Anna Grimaldi had a record night in Christchurch. Para-athlete Anna Grimaldi set a New Zealand record of 5.78m in the …

[ad_1] At least one Micronesian country left the Pacific Islands Forum, and others might follow, after a conflicting vote for a new secretary general sidelined North Pacific countries, which they say are intimidated by larger nations and are they are left with “crumbs”. The Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) is the …

[ad_1] Marilyn Manson and Dita Von Teese attend the Libertine Fall 2019 Runway Show at Ebell of Los Angeles in April 2019. Photo / Getty Images Dita Von Teese has broken her silence on the abuse allegations against her ex-husband Marilyn Manson. The 52-year-old rocker’s ex-fiancee, Evan Rachel Wood, was …

[ad_1] BELT Facebook is especially popular in Myanmar and the overthrown government used to make public announcements on the social media site. Myanmar’s new military government has blocked access to Facebook as resistance to Monday’s coup increased amid calls for civil disobedience to protest the removal of the elected civilian …

[ad_1] Minister Nanaia Mahuta today outlined her approach to foreign affairs in Waitangi. Photo / Mark Mitchell Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta has verified the name of newly elected US President Joe Biden in his first major speech in office, citing New Zealand’s strong relationship with the United States. He was …