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Biden doubles U.S. free test pledge to one billion amid short supply
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Militants' bodies left to rot for years, in symbol of Libya's disarray
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U.N. chief appeals for release of money to save Afghan lives
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U.S. voting-rights bill passes in the House, but Senate prospects remain unclear
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German chancellor says situation in Russia is still dangerous
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Italy reports 184,615 coronavirus cases on Thursday, 316 deaths
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Sweden boosts patrols on Gotland amid Russia tensions
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U.S. voting-rights bill secures enough votes to pass House, Senate prospects unclear
USA-CONGRESS/VOTING RIGHTS-HOUSE (URGENT):U.S. voting-rights bill secures enough votes to pass House, Senate prospects unclear