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Blinken heads out to reassure Asian nations that the U.S. is still focused on China
Secretary of State Antony Blinken heads out on an Asia swing this week to reinforce the administration’s continued focus on competition with China despite the crisis in Ukraine.
Syrian air defenses respond to ‘hostile targets’ over Damascus – state media
Anti-aircraft missiles were reportedly launched to repel an attack targeting the Syrian capital
Syrian air defenses responded to a reported missile attack targeting the capital, Damascus, early on Wednesday, as sirens sounded off in Israel. The Israeli military claimed that the alarms went off after one of the anti-aircraft missiles launched from Syria exploded.
Footage has emerged on social media purportedly showing Syrian air defenses intercepting missiles launched towards the city.
Video purportedly showing Syrian anti-aircraft missiles launched during Israeli airstrikes in the Damascus area tonight. #Israel pic.twitter.com/gLF6iCR7YO
— Joe Truzman (@JoeTruzman) February 8, 2022
BREAKING: #SyriaUnderAttack Israeli Airstrikes Target Damascus Syria, Resulting In Syrian Air Defence Missiles Striking Israel.
Sirens and an explosion heard in Um Al-Fahm, followed by ambulance sirens and a fire eruption.
The unintended consequence of Israel’s illegal strikes. pic.twitter.com/uAuK1n03hf
— Robert Inlakesh (@falasteen47) February 8, 2022
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Inconsistent Laws Perpetuate Unsafe Online Spaces for Children & Young People
JOHANNESBURG, Feb 08 (IPS) – The internet and digital technology have allowed children and young people to connect, exchange knowledge and information, and truly turn the world into a global village.
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COVID cases inside the Beijing Olympics bubble are going down
Representatives of the International Olympic Committee said the risk of catching COVID-19 within the bubble at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing is far less than it is outside.
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