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TikTok plans 2 more European data centers amid data privacy concerns

TikTok also is in talks to set up a third European data center, without specifying a location

Dutch asks Russian diplomats to leave country over trying to smuggle spies

Despite numerous attempts by the Netherlands to find a solution, Russia continues to try to get intelligence officers into the Netherlands under diplomatic cover, Foreign Affairs Minister said

Bird flu costs pile up as outbreak enters second year; 58 mn birds killed

The ongoing bird flu outbreak has cost the government roughly $ 661 million and added to consumers' pain at the grocery store after more than 58 million birds were slaughtered to limit the spread

It's time to double down on support for Ukraine, says UK PM Rishi Sunak

Rishi Sunak called on world leaders to double down on support for Ukraine, saying additional arms and security guarantees are needed to protect the country and rest of Europe from Russian aggression

Finland's defence minister says his country could join NATO ahead of Sweden

Finland's defence minister said Saturday that his country will join NATO without waiting for Sweden if its Nordic neighbour's accession is held up by the Turkish government

Death toll from Islamic State attack in Syria rises to at least 53: Reports

The death toll from an attack by the Islamic State group against an army checkpoint and people collecting truffles in central Syria has risen to at least 53

Chinese representative met with protests on official visit to Taiwan

A visit by a Chinese official at the invitation of the Taiwanese capital's newly elected China-friendly mayor has drawn protests on the self-ruled island

North Korea fires one ballistic missile into the sea, says Seoul

South Korea's military said North Korea fired at least one ballistic missile into the sea, a day it threatened to take strong measures against S Korea and the US over their joint military exercises

Former Theranos exec Ramesh Balwani seeks to avoid lengthy prison sentence

The judge said he doesn't expect to decide on the question of how much Balwani should pay in restitution until another hearing on the same issues is held for Holmes, on March17

6 fatally shot at multiple locations in Mississippi, suspect in custody

County Sheriff Brad Lance told local news outlets the killings occurred at a convenience store and two homes

Russia, China and S Africa to begin naval drills off Indian Ocean coast

The 10 days of exercises, named Mosi II, will coincide with the first anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24

Over 33 million kids vaccinated against polio in southern Africa: WHO

More than 33 mn children in several southern African countries have been vaccinated against polio, part of ongoing efforts to eradicate the infectious paralytic disease

Sticky inflation pushes Wall Street toward weekly losses, rate hikes fears

In Asian trading, Tokyo's Nikkei 225 fell 0.7 per cent to 27,513.13 and the Kospi in South Korea sank 1 per cent to 2,450.20

Key developments in the aftermath of the Turkiye, Syria earthquake

The death toll is certain to increase further as search teams retrieve more bodies amid the devastation

Turkish Earthquake: Millions of victims sleep in trains, tents, greenhouses

Massive earthquake displaced millions of people in Turkiye and Syria, many struggling to fulfill basic needs and some are bedding down in tents, factories, train cars, and greenhouses

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to visit India for G20 finance meetings

Janet Yellen will travel to India next week to attend Group of 20 finance minister meetings in Bengaluru and will address the global economic impacts of Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Thousands of flights to and from German airports cancelled as staff strikes

Thousands of flights to and from German airports were cancelled Friday as workers walked out to press their demands for inflation-busting pay increases

Here are key developments in the aftermath of Turkey, Syria earthquake

The death toll is certain to increase further as search teams retrieve more bodies amid the devastation

Tokyo Olympic bribery trial opens; accused Shinichi Uneo accepts guilt

Ueno is accused of paying nearly 15 million yen ($110,000) to Haruyuki Takahashi, a former executive at ad giant Dentsu, who wielded powerful influence in selecting sponsors for the 2020 Games

NZ cyclone fatalities reach 8; widespread flooding, landslides reported

Police report that there are 4,549 persons reported as uncontactable