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Extinction Rebellion suspends 'public disruption' tactics

LONDON - Environmental group Extinction Rebellion said Sunday it would no longer stage its infamous blockades of UK transport networks and will instead hold a major demonstration against government policy in April.

Details: Category: World News; Published: 02 January 2023

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'Lulapalooza': inauguration party sweeps Brazil's capital

BRASíLIA - Singing at the top of their lungs, parading with carnival-style flare and waving giant red and rainbow flags, tens of thousands of people flooded Brazil's capital Sunday for "Lulapalooza," a presidential inauguration with a rock-festival vibe.

Details: Category: World News; Published: 02 January 2023

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Philippines restores air traffic control after power outage

The Philippines restored air traffic control operations after hundreds of flights were cancelled or diverted following technical issues that forced authorities to close the country&s airspace.

Details: Category: World News; Published: 02 January 2023

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More countries roll out China traveller checks amid Covid surge

BEIJING: Travellers from China now face restrictions when entering more than a dozen countries as concern grows over its surge in Covid-19 cases, with Australia the latest to demand a negative test before arrival.