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Israel, Gaza exchange rocket fire after 2 Palestinians shot on Gaza Strip border

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Israel, Gaza exchange rocket fire after 2 Palestinians shot on Gaza Strip border

Feb. 23 (UPI) -- Isreal and Gaza exchanged a barrage of rockets on Sunday after two Palestinians were shot on the southern Gaza Strip.

5.9-magnitude earthquake shakes Turkey-Iran border; nine deaths reports

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5.9-magnitude earthquake shakes Turkey-Iran border; nine deaths reports

China's Xi: Coronavirus is nation's fast-spreading health crisis

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China's Xi: Coronavirus is nation's fast-spreading health crisis

London protesters rally against Assange extradition

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London protesters rally against Assange extradition

Coronavirus: Iran death toll hits 5, the highest outside China

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Coronavirus: Iran death toll hits 5, the highest outside China

Feb. 22 (UPI) -- Iran confirmed five deaths from the coronavirus Saturday, the highest death toll outside of China where the figure has reached 2,345.

Conservatives expect to take majority in Iranian Parliament

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Conservatives expect to take majority in Iranian Parliament

Feb. 22 (UPI) -- Early returns from Iran's parliamentary election show conservative allies of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei gaining a sizable majority.

Pope Francis clears two for sainthood

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Pope Francis clears two for sainthood

Feb. 22 (UPI) -- Pope Francis has cleared two people for sainthood including an Indian layman Roman Catholics consider to be a martyr and a religious founder in Italy.

South Sudan president again names rebel as deputy in power-sharing agreement

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South Sudan president again names rebel as deputy in power-sharing agreement

Feb. 22 (UPI) -- South Sudan formed a unity government Saturday with the swearing in of rebel leader Riek Machar as vice president, a potential step toward ending civil.

U.S., Taliban begin reduction in violence amid potential peace deal

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U.S., Taliban begin reduction in violence amid potential peace deal

Feb. 22 (UPI) -- U.S. forces and Taliban fighters began a near cease-fire Saturday as part of an agreement to reduce violence for a week to potentially secure a peace deal, a top U.S. military commander said.

As U.S.-Taliban near agreement, fate of intra-Afghan talks remains unclear

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As U.S.-Taliban near agreement, fate of intra-Afghan talks remains unclear

Feb. 21 (UPI) -- With the possible signing of a U.S.-Taliban peace deal in the works, the disputed results of the recent Afghan election could complicate the ability of government representatives to negotiate with the Taliban.

Anti-terrorism monitoring group blacklists Iran

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Anti-terrorism monitoring group blacklists Iran

Feb. 21 (UPI) -- An international anti-terrorism group voted to keep Iran on its blacklist for failing to stop financing terrorism, the group announced Friday.

UPI News Quiz: Test your knowledge of the week's events

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UPI News Quiz: Test your knowledge of the week's events

Take the UPI News Quiz for the week of Feb. 17 and see how much you know about what's going on.

Report: Man in Japan arrested following anti-Chinese incident

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Report: Man in Japan arrested following anti-Chinese incident

Feb. 21 (UPI) -- A Japanese man was arrested after engaging in "hate speech" activities targeting Chinese nationals in Kyoto, according to a Japanese press report.

Russia jails U.S. scientist on bribery charge

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Russia jails U.S. scientist on bribery charge

Feb. 21 (UPI) -- Russian authorities said they have arrested an American scientist on bribery charges related to a scheme that benefited his pharmaceutical products.

WHO coronavirus team to visit Wuhan this weekend

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WHO coronavirus team to visit Wuhan this weekend

Feb. 21 (UPI) -- WHO on Friday confirmed that its 12-member team on the ground in China will be visiting Wuhan, ground zero for the outbreak, and announced six special envoys to confer with world leaders to coordinate global response.

British woman pleads guilty to plotting bomb attacks in London

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British woman pleads guilty to plotting bomb attacks in London

Feb. 21 (UPI) -- A British woman pleaded guilty to terror-related charges in a London court Friday, in connection to a plot to bomb a hotel and the city's historic St. Paul's Cathedral.

Thailand court dissolves pro-democracy party

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Thailand court dissolves pro-democracy party

Feb. 21 (UPI) -- Thailand's constitutional court ordered a pro-democracy party dissolved, citing an "illegal" loan from its party leader, Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit.

Syria: Erdogan hopes Putin can help de-escalate Idlib fighting

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Syria: Erdogan hopes Putin can help de-escalate Idlib fighting

Feb. 21 (UPI) -- Amid the escalating conflict in neighboring Syria, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Friday he will coordinate with Russian President Vladimir Putin to de-escalate the fighting in Idlib province.

COVID-19 reinfection cases on the rise in China

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COVID-19 reinfection cases on the rise in China

Feb. 20 (UPI) -- Several patients of the deadly coronavirus in China who were discharged from care are testing positive for COVID-19 again, according to Chinese state media.

Success of 'Parasite' spurs popularity of noodle dish

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Success of 'Parasite' spurs popularity of noodle dish

SEOUL, Feb. 21 (UPI) -- The noodle dish, Jjapaguri, or "ram-don," is getting newfound appreciation after it was featured in the South Korean film "Parasite," which won four Oscars, including Best Picture.

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