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Biden says 'everybody' should be concerned about monkeypox cases

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Biden says 'everybody' should be concerned about monkeypox cases

May 22 (UPI) -- President Joe Biden said Sunday that "everybody" should be alert to the recent outbreak of monkeypox cases in the United States and Europe and stay on top of developments.

Former PM Imran Khan calls for protests in Pakistan

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Former PM Imran Khan calls for protests in Pakistan

May 22 (UPI) -- Ousted Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday called for his supporters to march on the country's capital of Islamabad on Wednesday to conduct a massive sit-in to force the government to halt new elections.

At least 4 confirmed dead after building collapse in Nigeria

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At least 4 confirmed dead after building collapse in Nigeria

May 22 (UPI) -- At least four people have been confirmed dead following the collapse of a building in Nigeria, officials said Sunday.

Russia bans 963 Americans from country, including Biden, late John McCain

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Russia bans 963 Americans from country, including Biden, late John McCain

May 22 (UPI) -- Russia has banned President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris along with 961 other Americans from entering the country.

Zelensky: Russian offensive in Severodonetsk pushed back by Ukrainian forces

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Zelensky: Russian offensive in Severodonetsk pushed back by Ukrainian forces

May 22 (UPI) -- The Russian military continued their attack on the key eastern Ukraine city of Severodonetsk on Sunday, but Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said they were eventually pushed back after fierce fighting.

Tornado touches down in German city, 43 injuries reported

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Tornado touches down in German city, 43 injuries reported

May 21 (UPI) -- Police in Germany said 43 people were injured by a tornado that swept through a city amid a severe thunderstorm.

17-year-old Palestinian killed by Israeli gunfire in the West Bank

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17-year-old Palestinian killed by Israeli gunfire in the West Bank

May 21 (UPI) -- The Palestinian Ministry of Health said a 17-year-old Palestinian was killed and an 18-year-old injured by Israeli gunfire during a military raid near a West Bank refugee camp.

France's new cabinet has gender balance, includes surprise newcomers

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France's new cabinet has gender balance, includes surprise newcomers

May 21 (UPI) -- French President Emmanuel Macron's chief of staff has announced a new cabinet that has gender balance, and some surprise newcomers.

Russia cuts off natural gas supply to Finland

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Russia cuts off natural gas supply to Finland

May 21 (UPI) -- Russia cut off its natural gas supply to Finland's state-owned energy firm, Gasum, the company announced Saturday.

Russia-Ukraine war: Attack on Severodonetsk kills at least 6

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Russia-Ukraine war: Attack on Severodonetsk kills at least 6

May 21 (UPI) -- Russian attacks in and around the city of Severodonetsk in Ukraine's Luhansk region have killed at least six civilians, a Ukrainian official confirmed Saturday.

Australian PM Scott Morrison concedes defeat in election

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Australian PM Scott Morrison concedes defeat in election

May 21 (UPI) -- Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison conceded Saturday to the opposition Labor Party's Anthony Albanese in the federal election.

Biden, Yoon agree to boost military exercises

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Biden, Yoon agree to boost military exercises

SEOUL, May 21 (UPI) -- U.S. President Joe Biden and South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol met on Saturday and said they will discuss ramping up joint military exercises in response to growing nuclear and missile threats from North Korea.

Zelensky accuses Russia of trying to kill 'as many Ukrainians' as possible

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Zelensky accuses Russia of trying to kill 'as many Ukrainians' as possible

May 20 (UPI) -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia overnight of trying to "kill as many Ukrainians as possible" and not having a military justification for some of its targets.

Proposed Russian law would allow people over 40 to enlist in its military

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Proposed Russian law would allow people over 40 to enlist in its military

May 20 (UPI) -- A proposed new Russian law doing away with soldier age restrictions suggests the country is struggling to sustain military troop requirements for its war on Ukraine.

France blames bad weather, war for dijon mustard shortage

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France blames bad weather, war for dijon mustard shortage

May 20 (UPI) -- Supermarkets in France are reporting higher prices and shortages for dijon mustard fueled in part by poor crops last summer and the Russia-Ukraine war.

Russia will cut off natural gas exports to Finland Saturday

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Russia will cut off natural gas exports to Finland Saturday

May 20 (UPI) -- Finnish gas company Gasum said Friday that Russia will cut natural gas to Finland Saturday.

Secret Service members sent home from Seoul after fight with cabdriver

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Secret Service members sent home from Seoul after fight with cabdriver

May 20 (UPI) -- Two Secret Service members preparing for President Joe Biden's trip to South Korea were sent home from Seoul after a fight with a cabdriver following a night of bar-hopping.

G7 countries announce nearly $20 billion in financial assistance for Ukraine

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G7 countries announce nearly $20 billion in financial assistance for Ukraine

May 20 (UPI) -- Nearly $20 billion in financial assistance is on the way for Ukraine amid the ongoing Russian invasion, the Group of Seven's financial leaders announced Friday.

Chinese central bank unexpectedly cuts a key interest rate for loans

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Chinese central bank unexpectedly cuts a key interest rate for loans

May 20 (UPI) -- The Chinese central bank Friday cut a benchmark interest rate for mortgages while keeping other interest rates unchanged.

U.S. delegation helps Timor-Leste celebrate new president, independence

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U.S. delegation helps Timor-Leste celebrate new president, independence

May 20 (UPI) -- A U.S. presidential delegation traveled to the Southeast Asian island country of Timor-Leste to attend the inauguration of President Jose Ramos-Horta and ceremonies marking its restoration of independence.

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