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The World News In A Flash

News Flash! 

Headlines On The International Scene:

●The Wall Street Journal:

China and Russia Military Cooperation Raises Prospect of New Challenge to American PowerJoint military exercises and technology sharing are seen as tools in to limit U.S. might abroad.

Covid 19, U.S., Europe Weigh Isolation Requirements as Omicron Disrupts Daily LifeWith infections surging, lengthy quarantine periods threaten the functioning of health systems, other workplaces.

Fire Inflicts Heavy Damage to South Africa’s Parliament Building.

Rising Threat From China Pushes U.S. and Japan to Deepen Military CooperationThe two allies are staging joint exercises to prepare for regional conflict that could spill over from Chinese aggression.

Italy’s Embattled Berlusconi Eyes the Presidency, His Biggest Prize YetBeset by health and legal problems, one of the country’s most divisive figures looks to make another comeback.

South Korea Says Individual Entered North Korea Through DMZDetails about the person, motive and current status remain under investigation, South Korea’s military says.

Covid-19 Pandemic Gives New Hope to One of the World’s Fastest-Shrinking CountriesCoronavirus pushed many to return to Eastern European countries like Bulgaria that had seen sharp population declines.


●CBS NEWS:

President Biden follows call with Putin by telling Ukraine that U.S. will act "decisively" if Russia invades.


●REUTERS :

Brazil's Bolsonaro taken to hospital with abdominal pain, doctor says.

Houthis seize 'hostile' vessel off Yemen which Saudis say carried medical equipment.

U.S. calls for civilian rule in Sudan after Hamdok quits as premier.

Israel's Jerusalem Post website hacked on Soleimani assassination anniversary.


●BBC:

South Africa parliament: Man arrested over massive fire.

Oxfam India says it's 'severely' hit by ban on foreign funds.

Emily in Paris: Ukraine complains over Kyiv character stereotype.

Covid: Israel Omicron spike could bring herd immunity but with risks - health boss.

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  1. Grace3 January 2022 at 13:28

    And we are just 3 days to new year 😂😂😂😂😂

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  2. Grace3 January 2022 at 13:29

    What a flash!!!!😂😂😂

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