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Omar Abdullah To Take Oath As Jammu And Kashmir’s Chief Minister

National Conference (NC) Vice President Omar Abdullah (L), along with former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir and National Conference (JKNC) party president Farooq Abdullah (R), leaves in his vehicle after Omar takes the oath as Jammu and Kashmir's Chief Minister in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on October 16, 2024. Omar Abdullah is set to be sworn in as the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, marking the region's first elections since its downgrade to a Union Territory following the abrogation of its special status in 2019. This election, held nearly a decade after the last one, represents a crucial political development in the region. (Photo by Firdous Nazir/NurPhoto)

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Omar Abdullah To Take Oath As Jammu And Kashmir’s Chief Minister

National Conference (NC) Vice President Omar Abdullah leaves in his vehicle after taking the oath as Jammu and Kashmir's Chief Minister in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on October 16, 2024. Omar Abdullah is set to be sworn in as the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, marking the region's first elections since its downgrade to a Union Territory following the abrogation of its special status in 2019. This election, held nearly a decade after the last one, represents a crucial political development in the region. (Photo by Firdous Nazir/NurPhoto)

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Omar Abdullah To Take Oath As Jammu And Kashmir's Chief Minister

Supporters of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (NC) party wait with garlands to welcome National Conference (NC) Vice President Omar Abdullah after he takes oath as Jammu and Kashmir's Chief Minister in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on October 16, 2024. Omar Abdullah is sworn in as the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, marking the region's first elections since its downgrade to a Union Territory following the abrogation of its special status in 2019. This election, held nearly a decade after the last one, represents a crucial political development in the region. (Photo by Firdous Nazir/NurPhoto)

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Omar Abdullah To Take Oath As Jammu And Kashmir's Chief Minister

School children look on from the school window as National Conference (NC) Vice President Omar Abdullah leaves after he takes the oath as Jammu and Kashmir's Chief Minister in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on October 16, 2024. Omar Abdullah is set to be sworn in as the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, marking the region's first elections since its downgrade to a Union Territory following the abrogation of its special status in 2019. This election, held nearly a decade after the last one, represents a crucial political development in the region. (Photo by Firdous Nazir/NurPhoto)

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Omar Abdullah To Take Oath As Jammu And Kashmir's Chief Minister

Supporters of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (NC) party wait with garlands to welcome National Conference (NC) Vice President Omar Abdullah after he takes oath as Jammu and Kashmir's Chief Minister in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on October 16, 2024. Omar Abdullah is sworn in as the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, marking the region's first elections since its downgrade to a Union Territory following the abrogation of its special status in 2019. This election, held nearly a decade after the last one, represents a crucial political development in the region. (Photo by Firdous Nazir/NurPhoto)

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Omar Abdullah To Take Oath As Jammu And Kashmir's Chief Minister

Members of the media wait outside the venue where National Conference (NC) Vice President Omar Abdullah takes the oath as Jammu and Kashmir's Chief Minister in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on October 16, 2024. Omar Abdullah is set to be sworn in as the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, marking the region's first elections since its downgrade to a Union Territory following the abrogation of its special status in 2019. This election, held nearly a decade after the last one, represents a crucial political development in the region. (Photo by Firdous Nazir/NurPhoto)

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Omar Abdullah To Take Oath As Jammu And Kashmir's Chief Minister

Supporters of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (NC) party wait with garlands to welcome National Conference (NC) Vice President Omar Abdullah after he takes oath as Jammu and Kashmir's Chief Minister in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on October 16, 2024. Omar Abdullah is sworn in as the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, marking the region's first elections since its downgrade to a Union Territory following the abrogation of its special status in 2019. This election, held nearly a decade after the last one, represents a crucial political development in the region. (Photo by Firdous Nazir/NurPhoto)

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Omar Abdullah To Take Oath As Jammu And Kashmir's Chief Minister

Supporters of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (NC) party wait with garlands to welcome National Conference (NC) Vice President Omar Abdullah after he takes oath as Jammu and Kashmir's Chief Minister in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on October 16, 2024. Omar Abdullah is sworn in as the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, marking the region's first elections since its downgrade to a Union Territory following the abrogation of its special status in 2019. This election, held nearly a decade after the last one, represents a crucial political development in the region. (Photo by Firdous Nazir/NurPhoto)

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Omar Abdullah To Take Oath As Jammu And Kashmir's Chief Minister

Supporters of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (NC) party wait with garlands to welcome National Conference (NC) Vice President Omar Abdullah after he takes oath as Jammu and Kashmir's Chief Minister in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on October 16, 2024. Omar Abdullah is sworn in as the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, marking the region's first elections since its downgrade to a Union Territory following the abrogation of its special status in 2019. This election, held nearly a decade after the last one, represents a crucial political development in the region. (Photo by Firdous Nazir/NurPhoto)

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Omar Abdullah To Take Oath As Jammu And Kashmir's Chief Minister

A supporter of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (NC) party waits with garlands to welcome National Conference (NC) Vice President Omar Abdullah after he takes oath as Jammu and Kashmir's Chief Minister in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on October 16, 2024. Omar Abdullah is set to be sworn in as the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, marking the region's first elections since its downgrade to a Union Territory following the abrogation of its special status in 2019. This election, held nearly a decade after the last one, represents a crucial political development in the region. (Photo by Firdous Nazir/NurPhoto)

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Omar Abdullah To Take Oath As Jammu And Kashmir's Chief Minister

Supporters of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (NC) party wait in queue to welcome National Conference (NC) Vice President Omar Abdullah after he takes oath as Jammu and Kashmir's Chief Minister in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on October 16, 2024. Omar Abdullah is set to be sworn in as the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, marking the region's first elections since its downgrade to a Union Territory following the abrogation of its special status in 2019. This election, held nearly a decade after the last one, represents a crucial political development in the region. (Photo by Firdous Nazir/NurPhoto)

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Omar Abdullah To Take Oath As Jammu And Kashmir’s Chief Minister

An Indian Paramilitary Soldier stands guard as Jammu and Kashmir and National Conference (NC) Vice President Omar Abdullah arrives to take the oath as Jammu and Kashmir's Chief Minister in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on October 16, 2024. Omar Abdullah is set to be sworn in as the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, marking the region's first elections since its downgrade to a Union Territory following the abrogation of its special status in 2019. This election, held nearly a decade after the last one, represents a crucial political development in the region. (Photo by Firdous Nazir/NurPhoto)

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Omar Abdullah To Take Oath As Jammu And Kashmir’s Chief Minister

An Indian policewoman stands alert as Jammu and Kashmir and National Conference (NC) Vice President Omar Abdullah arrives to take the oath as Jammu and Kashmir's Chief Minister in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on October 16, 2024. Omar Abdullah is set to be sworn in as the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, marking the region's first elections since its downgrade to a Union Territory following the abrogation of its special status in 2019. This election, held nearly a decade after the last one, represents a crucial political development in the region. (Photo by Firdous Nazir/NurPhoto)

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Omar Abdullah To Take Oath As Jammu And Kashmir’s Chief Minister

An Indian Paramilitary Soldier stands guard as Jammu and Kashmir and National Conference (NC) Vice President Omar Abdullah arrives to take the oath as Jammu and Kashmir's Chief Minister in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on October 16, 2024. Omar Abdullah is set to be sworn in as the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, marking the region's first elections since its downgrade to a Union Territory following the abrogation of its special status in 2019. This election, held nearly a decade after the last one, represents a crucial political development in the region. (Photo by Firdous Nazir/NurPhoto)

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Omar Abdullah To Take Oath As Jammu And Kashmir’s Chief Minister

An Indian Paramilitary Soldier stands guard as Jammu and Kashmir and National Conference (NC) Vice President Omar Abdullah arrives to take the oath as Jammu and Kashmir's Chief Minister in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on October 16, 2024. Omar Abdullah is set to be sworn in as the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, marking the region's first elections since its downgrade to a Union Territory following the abrogation of its special status in 2019. This election, held nearly a decade after the last one, represents a crucial political development in the region. (Photo by Firdous Nazir/NurPhoto)

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Omar Abdullah To Take Oath As Jammu And Kashmir’s Chief Minister

Indian policemen stand alert near the venue where Jammu and Kashmir and National Conference (NC) Vice President Omar Abdullah takes the oath as Jammu and Kashmir's Chief Minister, in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on October 16, 2024. Omar Abdullah is set to be sworn in as the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, marking the region's first elections since its downgrade to a Union Territory following the abrogation of its special status in 2019. This election, held nearly a decade after the last one, represents a crucial political development in the region. (Photo by Firdous Nazir/NurPhoto)

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Omar Abdullah To Take Oath As Jammu And Kashmir’s Chief Minister

An Indian Paramilitary Soldier stands guard as Jammu and Kashmir and National Conference (NC) Vice President Omar Abdullah arrives to take the oath as Jammu and Kashmir's Chief Minister in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on October 16, 2024. Omar Abdullah is set to be sworn in as the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, marking the region's first elections since its downgrade to a Union Territory following the abrogation of its special status in 2019. This election, held nearly a decade after the last one, represents a crucial political development in the region. (Photo by Firdous Nazir/NurPhoto)

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Omar Abdullah To Take Oath As Jammu And Kashmir’s Chief Minister

An Indian Paramilitary Soldier stands guard as Jammu and Kashmir and National Conference (NC) Vice President Omar Abdullah arrives to take the oath as Jammu and Kashmir's Chief Minister in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on October 16, 2024. Omar Abdullah is set to be sworn in as the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, marking the region's first elections since its downgrade to a Union Territory following the abrogation of its special status in 2019. This election, held nearly a decade after the last one, represents a crucial political development in the region. (Photo by Firdous Nazir/NurPhoto)

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Omar Abdullah To Take Oath As Jammu And Kashmir’s Chief Minister

An Indian Paramilitary Soldier stands guard as Jammu and Kashmir and National Conference (NC) Vice President Omar Abdullah arrives to take the oath as Jammu and Kashmir's Chief Minister in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on October 16, 2024. Omar Abdullah is set to be sworn in as the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, marking the region's first elections since its downgrade to a Union Territory following the abrogation of its special status in 2019. This election, held nearly a decade after the last one, represents a crucial political development in the region. (Photo by Firdous Nazir/NurPhoto)

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Omar Abdullah To Take Oath As Jammu And Kashmir’s Chief Minister

Indian paramilitary soldiers stand guard as Jammu and Kashmir and National Conference (NC) Vice President Omar Abdullah arrives to take the oath as Jammu and Kashmir's Chief Minister in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on October 16, 2024. Omar Abdullah is set to be sworn in as the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, marking the region's first elections since its downgrade to a Union Territory following the abrogation of its special status in 2019. This election, held nearly a decade after the last one, represents a crucial political development in the region. (Photo by Firdous Nazir/NurPhoto)

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Omar Abdullah Wins From Two Assembly Constituencies In Kashmir

Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) party leader Omar Abdullah (C) is greeted by supporters at his residence, a day after his victory at the local assembly elections in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on October 9, 2024. These are the first Jammu and Kashmir Assembly polls held after 10 years and also the first since the abrogation of Article 370 of the Indian constitution that ends the semi-autonomous character of the region on August 5, 2019, and downgrades and divides Jammu and Kashmir state into federally administered two union territories of J&K and Ladakh. The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) party contests elections in alliance with the Indian National Congress (INC), winning 48 seats. (Photo by Firdous Nazir/NurPhoto)

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Omar Abdullah Wins From Two Assembly Constituencies In Kashmir

Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) party leader Omar Abdullah (C) is greeted by supporters at his residence, a day after his victory at the local assembly elections in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on October 9, 2024. These are the first Jammu and Kashmir Assembly polls held after 10 years and also the first since the abrogation of Article 370 of the Indian constitution that ends the semi-autonomous character of the region on August 5, 2019, and downgrades and divides Jammu and Kashmir state into federally administered two union territories of J&K and Ladakh. The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) party contests elections in alliance with the Indian National Congress (INC), winning 48 seats. (Photo by Firdous Nazir/NurPhoto)

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Japan formally decides to downgrade COVID-19 to flu level on May 8

A Japanese Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry panel convenes a meeting in Tokyo on April 27, 2023, where it found no issues with the government's plan to downgrade the legal status of the novel coronavirus to a level on par with seasonal influenza on May 8.

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Japan formally decides to downgrade COVID-19 to flu level on May 8

People walk in front of JR Tokyo Station on April 27, 2023, with most wearing face masks. The government decided the same day to downgrade the legal status of the novel coronavirus to a level on par with seasonal influenza on May 8.

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Japan formally decides to downgrade COVID-19 to flu level on May 8

People walk in front of JR Osaka Station on April 27, 2023, with most wearing face masks. The government decided the same day to downgrade the legal status of the novel coronavirus to a level on par with seasonal influenza on May 8.

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Japan formally decides to downgrade COVID-19 to flu level on May 8

People walk in Tokyo's Omotesando area on April 27, 2023, with most wearing face masks. The government decided the same day to downgrade the legal status of the novel coronavirus to a level on par with seasonal influenza on May 8.

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Japan formally decides to downgrade COVID-19 to flu level on May 8

People walk in Tokyo's Shibuya area on April 27, 2023, with most wearing face masks. The government decided the same day to downgrade the legal status of the novel coronavirus to a level on par with seasonal influenza on May 8.

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Japan formally decides to downgrade COVID-19 to flu level on May 8

Health, Labor and Welfare Minister Katsunobu Kato speaks during a press conference in Tokyo on April 27, 2023, after the government formally decided to downgrade the legal status of the novel coronavirus to a level on par with seasonal influenza on May 8.

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Japan formally decides to downgrade COVID-19 to flu level on May 8

Health, Labor and Welfare Minister Katsunobu Kato speaks during a press conference in Tokyo on April 27, 2023, after the government formally decided to downgrade the legal status of the novel coronavirus to a level on par with seasonal influenza on May 8.

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Japan formally decides to downgrade COVID-19 to flu level on May 8

Health, Labor and Welfare Minister Katsunobu Kato speaks during a press conference in Tokyo on April 27, 2023, after the government formally decided to downgrade the legal status of the novel coronavirus to a level on par with seasonal influenza on May 8.

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Japan formally decides to downgrade COVID-19 to flu level on May 8

People walk in Tokyo's Shibuya area on April 27, 2023, with most wearing face masks. The government decided the same day to downgrade the legal status of the novel coronavirus to a level on par with seasonal influenza on May 8.

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Japan formally decides to downgrade COVID-19 to flu level on May 8

People walk in front of JR Osaka Station on April 27, 2023, with most wearing face masks. The government decided the same day to downgrade the legal status of the novel coronavirus to a level on par with seasonal influenza on May 8.

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Japan formally decides to downgrade COVID-19 to flu level on May 8

People walk in Tokyo's Omotesando area on April 27, 2023, with most wearing face masks. The government decided the same day to downgrade the legal status of the novel coronavirus to a level on par with seasonal influenza on May 8.

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Japan formally decides to downgrade COVID-19 to flu level on May 8

People walk in front of JR Tokyo Station on April 27, 2023, with most wearing face masks. The government decided the same day to downgrade the legal status of the novel coronavirus to a level on par with seasonal influenza on May 8.

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Japan formally decides to downgrade COVID-19 to flu level on May 8

A Japanese Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry panel convenes a meeting in Tokyo on April 27, 2023, where it found no issues with the government's plan to downgrade the legal status of the novel coronavirus to a level on par with seasonal influenza on May 8.

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Japan formally decides to downgrade COVID-19 to flu level on May 8

Health, Labor and Welfare Minister Katsunobu Kato speaks during a press conference in Tokyo on April 27, 2023, after the government formally decided to downgrade the legal status of the novel coronavirus to a level on par with seasonal influenza on May 8.

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Japan formally decides to downgrade COVID-19 to flu level on May 8

Health, Labor and Welfare Minister Katsunobu Kato speaks during a press conference in Tokyo on April 27, 2023, after the government formally decided to downgrade the legal status of the novel coronavirus to a level on par with seasonal influenza on May 8.

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Japan formally decides to downgrade COVID-19 to flu level on May 8

Health, Labor and Welfare Minister Katsunobu Kato speaks during a press conference in Tokyo on April 27, 2023, after the government formally decided to downgrade the legal status of the novel coronavirus to a level on par with seasonal influenza on May 8.

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World Bank lowers India's growth forecast to 6.3 pct in FY23-24

STORY: World Bank lowers India's growth forecast to 6.3 pct in FY23-24 DATELINE: April 5, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:35 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of India Gate 2. various of markets 3. various of a gas station 4. various of traffic STORYLINE: The World Bank on Tuesday lowered India's economic growth forecast to 6.3 percent for the financial year 2023-24 from its earlier estimate of 6.6 percent announced last December. The international financial institution in its report attributed the downgrade to slower consumption growth and challenging external conditions. "The World Bank has revised its FY23-24 GDP forecast to 6.3 percent from 6.6 percent (December 2022). Growth is expected to be constrained by slower consumption growth and challenging external conditions," the report said. "Rising borrowing costs and slower income growth will weigh on private consumption growth, and government consumption is projected to grow at a slower pace due to the withdrawal of pandemic-related fisca

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Mexico regrets Peru's decision to withdraw ambassador

STORY: Mexico regrets Peru's decision to withdraw ambassador DATELINE: Feb. 27, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:21 LOCATION: Mexico City CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Lima 2. SOUNDBITE (Spanish): DINA BOLUARTE, Peruvian President 3. various of Mexico City and Lima STORYLINE: Mexico said Saturday it regrets Peru's decision to permanently withdraw its ambassador to Mexico and downgrade diplomatic relations between the two countries to the level of charge d'affaires. The Mexican Foreign Ministry reiterated in a statement Mexico's desire to "keep diplomatic communication channels open for the benefit of both societies." It also said Mexico will maintain its diplomatic and consular representation in Peru to promote ties between the two peoples and serve the Mexican community living in the Andean country, adding that it "hoped that a democratic solution to the disagreements in this sister Latin American country will soon be reached." Peruvian President Dina Boluarte announced on Friday the "permanent withdraw

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Moody's downgrades Egypt's ratings to B3, changes outlook to stable

STORY: Moody's downgrades Egypt's ratings to B3, changes outlook to stable DATELINE: Feb. 9, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:46 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the central bank of Egypt 2. various of vessels in Egypt 3. various of a fuel station in Egypt STORYLINE: Moody's Investors Service lowered Egypt's long-term foreign-currency and local-currency issuer ratings to B3 from B2. In its ranking report published on Tuesday, Moody's also changed outlook to "stable from negative." The report cited that the downgrade to B3 reflects Egypt's reduced external buffers and shock absorption capacity while the economy undergoes a structural change toward a more export- and private sector-led growth model under a flexible exchange rate regime. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved a three-billion U.S. dollar financial support package to Egypt in December 2023 amid a commitment to flexible currency and monetary reforms. Over the past year, the Egyptian currency had depreciated by nearly 50 pe

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Japan to downgrade COVID-19

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare holds a meeting of medical experts in Tokyo on Jan. 27, 2023, as the government mulls reclassifying the novel coronavirus to put it in the same category as common infectious diseases such as seasonal influenza.

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Japan to downgrade COVID-19

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare holds a meeting of medical experts in Tokyo on Jan. 27, 2023, as the government mulls reclassifying the novel coronavirus to put it in the same category as common infectious diseases such as seasonal influenza.

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Japan to downgrade COVID-19

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare holds a meeting of medical experts in Tokyo on Jan. 27, 2023, as the government mulls reclassifying the novel coronavirus to put it in the same category as common infectious diseases such as seasonal influenza.

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Russia downgrades diplomatic ties with Estonia in retaliation

STORY: Russia downgrades diplomatic ties with Estonia in retaliation DATELINE: Jan. 25, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:49 LOCATION: Moscow CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Russian Foreign Ministry 2. various of Estonian embassy in Moscow (file) STORYLINE: Russia has decided to downgrade diplomatic relations with Estonia to the level of charge d'affaires in retaliation of Estonia's move to reduce Russian embassy staff. The Russian Foreign Ministry on Monday summoned Estonian Ambassador to Russia Margus Laidre in protest against actions of Estonia's authorities and ordered him to leave the country by Feb. 7. "The Estonian leadership has purposefully destroyed the entire range of relations with Russia" by promoting Russophobia and hostility towards Russia, the ministry said in a statement. In a tit-for-tat move, the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs tweeted on Monday it will expel the Russian ambassador from its capital Tallinn. Earlier this month, Estonia asked Russia to reduce staff at its embassy

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Japan PM Kishida vows to downgrade COVID-19 categorization in spring

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida pledged Friday to downgrade the legal status of COVID-19 this spring to a Class 5 disease, the same level as seasonal influenza, a move that would lead to a major shift in the pandemic restrictions that have been in place for around three years. In Japan, COVID-19 is currently categorized as "equivalent to Class 2" and is subject to extensive steps, such as limitations on the movements of infected people and their close contacts. The measures are stricter than those against Class 2 infectious diseases, including tuberculosis and severe acute respiratory syndrome, or SARS.

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Xinhua Headlines: China delivers acclaimed performance in fighting once-in-a-century pandemic

(230120) -- BEIJING, Jan. 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 27, 2022 shows a press conference held by the State Council joint prevention and control mechanism. On Dec. 26, China renamed novel coronavirus pneumonia as novel coronavirus infection and decided to downgrade its level of COVID-19 management from the current Class A to a less strict Class B, starting from Jan. 8, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhang Yuwei)

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Tokyo scene amid coronavirus pandemic

People wear face masks outdoors near Tokyo's Shibuya station on Jan. 20, 2023. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced same day plans to downgrade the legal status of COVID-19 to the equivalent of seasonal influenza in the spring.

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Tokyo scene amid coronavirus pandemic

People wear face masks outdoors near Tokyo's Shibuya station on Jan. 20, 2023. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced same day plans to downgrade the legal status of COVID-19 to the equivalent of seasonal influenza in the spring.

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TUNISIA-TOURISM-CHINESE TOURISTS

(230112) -- TUNIS, Jan. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit the Medina of Tunis, Tunisia, on Jan. 9, 2023. China's move to downgrade the management of COVID-19 from Class A to Class B starting from Jan. 8 has excited governmental officials and tourism industry players in the Middle East, who are gearing up to welcome back Chinese tourists absent for three years due to the pandemic. (Photo by Adel Ezzine/Xinhua)