Belgium announces easing of COVID curbs, sets need for boosters after five months
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USPS ships COVID tests as some areas brace for Omicron spike -White House
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Blinken talks Iran with Lavrov, sees only brief window to reach nuclear deal
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Biden, Kishida agree to boost security, economic cooperation amid mounting concerns
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Ireland drops most COVID restrictions in wake of 'Omicron storm'
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Qatar signs agreement to ensure gas supply to Gaza power plant
QATAR-GAZA/FUND (UPDATE 1):UPDATE 1-Qatar signs agreement to ensure gas supply to Gaza power plant
Serbian government blasts green groups for scuttling Rio's lithium project
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NATO rejects Russian demands to withdraw forces from Romania, Bulgaria
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Germany presents G7 leadership agenda with focus on climate
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U.S. Omicron-driven COVID cases dip, some areas may still see rise -CDC
HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS/USA-OMICRON (URGENT):U.S. Omicron-driven COVID cases dip, some areas may still see rise -CDC