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SpaceX Dragon crewed flight to ISS pushed back 24 hours
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UK summons Iran envoy over 'threats' to journalists
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EU countries mull curbing Russia sanctions dodging via trade tools, access to EU market
Twelve EU countries are calling on the European Union to stop companies and third countries from circumventing EU sanctions on Russia by using trade and access to the European single market as leverage, a document showed on Tuesday.
Forbes kicks off bid to lead Scotland, would have opposed gay marriage
Scottish finance minister Kate Forbes on Monday became the latest candidate hoping to replace Nicola Sturgeon as the country's first minister, but her stance on gay marriage upset some in her own party.
EU vows to boost investment in Kenya to strengthen ties
The European Union said Tuesday that it would increase its investments in Kenya by hundreds of millions of dollars, looking to bolster ties in the face of competition from China.
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US President Joe Biden on Monday made a trip to Kyiv organised in strict secrecy, promising $500 million in fresh arms deliveries and "unwavering" American support ahead of the first anniversary of Russia's invasion.
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