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Biden facing 'competing crises' as he takes office

Biden facing 'competing crises' as he takes office
A raging pandemic. An economic crisis. A nation divided. Deep racial wounds. Joe Biden has his work cut out for him as he prepares to be sworn in as the 46th president of the United States on Wednesday.
Qatar calls for Persian Gulf Arab states’ talks with Iran
Qatar’s foreign minister called for Persian Gulf Arab countries to hold talks with Iran, saying that Doha believes that the dialogue between the neighboring countries should happen.
Iran tells E3: Uranium metal also has peaceful application
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said the uranium metal also has peaceful application, noting that right now many countries use the uranium metal-based fuel for reactors.
Indonesia president vows to rebuild quake-hit city as death toll hits 90
Indonesia will rebuild homes and buildings ravaged by a powerful earthquake that struck Sulawesi island last week, President Joko Widodo said on Tuesday, as the death toll reached 90 and thousands more people were displaced.
Iran’s coronavirus death toll nears 57,000
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Uganda slams US meddling after envoy’s bid to visit defeated opposition figure
Uganda accused the US of attempting to subvert last week’s presidential polls after the American ambassador in the African country attempted to visit an opposition leader under house arrest.
Nord Stream 2 pipeline under continued 'unlawful' US pressure: Kremlin
The Nord Stream 2 project is facing ruthless and unlawful pressure from the US, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated.
UN chief: Israeli settlements in occupied Palestine violation of int’l law
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned the Israeli regime’s recent plan to construct hundreds of new settler units in the occupied West Bank, saying such structures are considered illegal under international law.
Woman brutally trolled for spaghetti bolognese that 'looks like Shrek's dinner'
A woman has been brutally trolled by foodies online for her "classic spaghetti bolognese" which some people say could have been Shrek's dinner.
Colombia will expel foreigners caught partying as virus spreads
Colombian immigration officials announced that foreign nationals caught taking part in underground parties in violation of a ban on social gatherings during the pandemic will be expelled from the country.