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Now playing Next Ukraine Kyiv and Moscow at odds over death toll in Makiivka attack The Kremlin says that more than 60 Russian troops were killed in the attack. Whereas Kyiv claims the figure could be as high as 500. 03/01/2023
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Now playing Next Green News Europe is experiencing its hottest January on record Some European countries recorded January temperatures that would normally occur in late spring. 03/01/2023
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Now playing Next world news Brazil's President pays last respects to football legend Pelé Brazil's President Lula da Silva pays last respects to football legend Pelé. 03/01/2023
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Now playing Next Brazil Lula uses first day as president to meet and greet world leaders Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva greets regional and world leaders on his first day back in office to cap a remarkable comeback for the left-winger 03/01/2023
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Now playing Next China China criticises 'unacceptable' new Covid rules Beijing has criticised the recent decisions of 12 countries requiring passengers flying in from China to have a negative Covid test 48 hours before their flight. 03/01/2023
Now playing Next Vatican Benedict's admirers flock to Vatican to pay their respects The remains of former Pontiff Benedict XVI will lie in state at St Peter's Basilica for another two days before his funeral takes place on Thursday. 03/01/2023
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