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Trump orders US exit from the World Health Organization

Trump orders US exit from the World Health Organization

The United States will exit the World Health Organization, President Donald Trump said on Monday, saying the global health agency had mishandled the COVID-19 pandemic and other international health crises.

EU considers 'staged approach' to suspending Syria sanctions

EU considers 'staged approach' to suspending Syria sanctions

The European Union is considering a step-by-step suspension of multiple economic sanctions targeting Syria as it seeks to support the country’s transition, while retaining some leverage, according to two internal documents seen by Reuters.

Mediators on standby for obstacles as Gaza ceasefire starts

Mediators on standby for obstacles as Gaza ceasefire starts

Sunday's delayed start to the Gaza ceasefire and incidents on Monday in which Israeli troops shot at Palestinians approaching them underline some of the hiccups likely to face a deal that will play out in the shadow of mutual mistrust and bitterness.

Putin congratulates Trump

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Putin congratulates Trump

Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on taking office hours before Trump's inauguration in Washington and said he was open to dialogue with the new U.S. administration on Ukraine and nuclear arms.

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