Pentagon stops short of banning military membership in extremist groups
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Jan 6 committee seeks interview with Republican congressman Scott Perry
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UK, U.S. and other nations express concern after Hong Kong elections
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IMF executive board extends debt service relief for 25 low-income countries
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Egypt's foreign ministry says "not suitable" to comment on verdicts against activists
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Singapore finds suspected Omicron cluster in gym
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Mexico reports 58 new COVID-19 deaths, bringing toll to 297,916
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Japan, U.S. agree Tokyo will pay $13.6 bln over 5 years for hosting U.S. military -NHK
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IMF releases $335 mln to Jordan, says loan program on track
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Now dominant Omicron dashes New York's Christmas cheer as COVID surges
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