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Ontario gets into a harder blockade, police gain more power as COVID cases increase

Eritrea acknowledges Tigray’s presence in Ethiopia and calls for UN withdrawal

The pandemic has destroyed fewer US businesses than it feared, according to the Fed study

Italy provides a timetable for easing COVID-19 restrictions

Homes in the US start almost 15 years ago; consumer sentiment increases moderately

China may approve BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine by July – WSJ

EXCLUSIVE As Biden advances F-35 sale in UAE, senators seek more control over arms deals

Battles in India record the rise of COVID as rallies, Hindu festival attracts huge crowds

Opponents of coup in Myanmar form unity government, aim for “federal democracy”

Hungary blocks EU statement criticizing China over Hong Kong, diplomats say