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Russian President Vladimir Putin and China's President Xi Jinping arrive for a signing ceremony following their talks at the Kremlin in Moscow on March 21. (Grigory Sysoyev/Sputnik/AFP/Getty Images)Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin are calling for an end to actions that “increase tensions” and prolong the war in Ukraine, according to a readout released by Chinese state media People’s Daily of the two leaders meeting in Moscow Tuesday.According to the readout, Russia spoke positively about China’s “objective and fair” stance on Ukraine and both sides opposed any country or group of countries harming the “legitimate security interests of other countries in pursuit of military, political or other advantages.”Russia reiterated its commitment to resuming peace talks as soon as possible, which China appreciated, according to People’s Daily. Russia also welcomed China playing an “active role” in finding a solution to the conflict in Ukraine through political and diplomatic…

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Written by Jessica Bumpus, CNNI have reinstated the alarm clock. An overlooked mechanism in today's technologically-synced, your-phone-does-everything world, it tells the time, it wakes you up, it is decentralized from a phone. It is marvelous. Why? Because before I brought an analogue clock back into my bedroom I was averaging two hours and 56 minutes of screen time per week, and my phone told me this every Monday, moments after my alarm would sound. And, every morning, while only trying to tap "snooze," I'd be confronted by a flurry of notifications piling up behind one another like a card game of solitaire on the screen. My phone would tell me that my friends were feeling chatty last night with 34-plus Whatsapp messages; there would be Instagram alerts and dozens of emails from multiple accounts. The notifications would fill me with a dread and stress about the day ahead before I'd…

Written by Hanna Pham, CNNThe cozy cleanliness of Scandinavian interiors and the minimalist beauty of traditional Japanese decor have made them both staples of modern home design. Now, there's a growing trend combining the two: "Japandi." Google searches for the term jumped dramatically in the winter of 2020, as people around the world redesigned their homes amid Covid-19 lockdowns. Interest has risen steadily ever since, according to data from Google Trends. "I think a lot of people were looking for a style that is relaxing," said Laila Rietbergen, author of the new book "Japandi Living" in an email interview. "The serene and calming aesthetics of Japandi style and the craftsmanship items that are more durable fits perfectly within these needs." An earthern tea pot sits on a sleek wooden table designed by Woodchuck, styled by Tinta. Credit: Wij Zijn KeesZeitgeisty as it seems, this design fusion dates to the 1860s,…

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Russian President Vladimir Putin sat across from his defense minister in the Kremlin last April, slouched in his seat and gripping the table. They were discussing Russia's siege of the Azovstal Iron and Steel Works plant in the strategic city of Mariupol, in southeastern Ukraine. Source

Leader of Russian mercenary army lashes out at Putin's military Yevgeny Prigozhin, leader of the private Russian army Wagner Group, is lashing out at the Russian Defense Ministry while some in the Russian elite are levying heavy criticism on the one-time Putin ally. CNN's Melissa Bell reports. Source

Match of the Day 2 analysis: - How Saka's ability is pushing Arsenal to titleI loved hearing Bukayo Saka say Arsenal don't fear anyone when we asked him what he thinks about the Gunners' title run-in on MOTD2.It's a beautiful attitude for any side to have, and it's especially important in the situation that Saka and his team-mates are in now, eight points clear of Manchester City at the top of the table with 10 games to go.I know from my own experiences as an Arsenal player that when you reach this stage of the season with a chance of winning the Premier League, then your eyes are drawn straight to the fixture list. The finish line is in sight and you kind of go into countdown mode, working through your remaining games.HomeAwayLeeds (1 April)Liverpool (9 April)Southampton (21 April)West Ham (16 April)Chelsea (29 April)Man City (26 April)Brighton (13 May)Newcastle (6…

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