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S.Korea's disgraced ex-president Park freed after nearly 5 years in prison
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Russia test-fires new hypersonic Tsirkon missiles from frigate, submarine
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Israel signs deal to buy $2 bln in U.S. helicopters, tankers
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Hong Kong says Omicron variant has spread despite COVID restrictions
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India's Serum Institute applies for full approval of Covishield vaccine
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