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Russia urges U.S. to explain purpose of biological labs in Ukraine

MOSCOW – The Russian Foreign Ministry said Wednesday (March 9) that Washington must explain to the international community the purpose of U.S.-funded biological laboratories in Ukraine.

1st LD-Writethru: Yoon Suk-yeol of opposition party wins S.Korean presidential election

SEOUL – Yoon Suk-yeol of the main conservative opposition People Power Party won the South Korean presidential election held on Wednesday, according to the Yonhap news agency Thursday.

Iraq’s oil supply compatible with global demand: statement

BAGHDAD – Iraq said on Wednesday (March 9) that its crude oil exports are in line with the consumption in the world oil market, ruling out the need to increase oil production.

Morocco, U.S. hold dialogue on bilateral ties, regional issues

RABAT - Morocco and the United States on Tuesday, Mar. 8, held a session of strategic dialogue on bilateral ties and regional issues in the Moroccan capital of Rabat.

Russia introduces ‘silence regime’ in Ukraine for safe evacuation of civilians

MOSCOW - Russian armed forces have declared a "silence regime" and the opening of humanitarian corridors for the safe evacuation of civilians in Ukraine starting 10 a.m. Moscow time (0700 GMT) on Tuesday, Mar. 8.

WHO: Global COVID-19 death toll tops 6-M

GENEVA - The worldwide death toll inflicted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has surpassed six million, reaching 6,004,421 as of Tuesday, Mar. 8), according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

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