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BRUSSELS (AFP) - European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell remains set on visiting Moscow despite a crackdown on protesters and is seeking to visit jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, a spokesman said Monday (Feb 1).

Mr Borrell is due to head to the Russian capital on Thursday two days after the start of a court hearing that could see President Vladimir Putin's most prominent domestic opponent handed a hefty prison sentence.

The Spanish diplomat has come under pressure from some EU capitals to scrap the trip to Moscow - the first for Brussels' top envoy since 2017 - for fear it could hand the Kremlin a propaganda coup.

But a EU spokesman insisted that the plans to visit Moscow "still stand".

"The continued widespread detention of and use of force against people who are basically trying to express their political opinions is unacceptable," spokesman Peter Stano said.

"This is one of the issues that needs to be raised with the Russian counterparts and this is one of the issues High Representative Borrell wants to raise."

Mr Stano said that "when it comes to Mr Navalny we are of course in touch with his team to see what would be the possibilities for such a meeting to take place".

But he conceded that it will be up to the Russian authorities to agree to the encounter.

"You don't insist, you try to agree with your counterpart on the programme for the visit," he said.

Baton-wielding security forces across Russia on Sunday detained over 5,000 demonstrators calling for the release of Mr Navalny, who has been in custody since returning from Germany following treatment for a near-fatal poisoning.

Prosecutors on Monday backed a request to imprison Mr Navalny for several years for breaching the conditions of an earlier suspended sentence.

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SAN FRANCISCO, February 2, 2021 Dedrone, the market leader in airspace security, now enables their customers to leverage both U.S. and E.U. government-provided drone remote identification standards, commonly known as Remote ID, to identify drones.

In December 2020, the United States Federal Aviation Administration (U.S. FAA) announced final rules for unmanned aircraft systems, commonly known as drones, including a requirement for Remote ID. Additionally, the European Commission Regulations on UAS, which set the framework for the safe operation and management of drone traffic in the European Union (E.U.), came into effect on December 30, 2020. Once these rules take effect, drone pilots in the U.S. and E.U. will be responsible for complying with drone regulations in their geography, including registering their aircraft and incorporating registration data into the drones Remote ID system.

Using Dedrone, security providers will be able to read Remote ID data through Dedrones intelligent software system to identify the drone operator, operators location, drone type and drone location in real time. Dedrones proprietary database of drone activity, DroneDNA, automatically references Remote ID data as well as identifies any unauthorized or noncompliant drone activity. In the event of an unauthorized drone alert, Dedrone users can respond to the threat and ensure their airspace is protected against the consequences of unwanted drones, from espionage, contraband delivery, or terrorism, while allowing authorized drones to proceed with their normal flight operations.

Dedrones global footprint ensures that its customers will be able to leverage the latest regulations around the world. By actively following FAA developments and also supporting the European Commission through participation in the ASD-STAN working group that defined the technical standard for Remote ID, Dedrone is ready for Remote ID in accordance with both sets of standards. Dedrone is committed to continuous product development and ensuring our product and services are future-proof, shares Dedrone CEO, Aaditya Devarakonda. Regardless of flight regulations, or a drone pilots adherence to them, Dedrone provides security leaders with the assurance that they are seeing all airspace activity, and protecting their operations, assets and information from malicious and unauthorized drone threats.

About DedroneDedrone is the market leader in airspace security. Dedrones counter-drone system is trusted by airports, critical infrastructure sites, governments, military assets, correctional facilities, and enterprises to protect against unauthorized small drones. With flexibility to host in the cloud, or on premise, Dedrones Airspace Security-as-a-Service (ASaaS) combines cutting-edge software with best-in-class sensors and effectors, to provide early warning, classification of, and mitigation against unauthorized drone threats. Dedrone is deployed by hundreds of customers globally. Established in 2014, Dedrone is headquartered in San Francisco, with operations in the Washington, D.C.-area, Columbus, Ohio, London and Germany. For more information about Dedrone and to reach our counter-drone subject matter experts, visitdedrone.com and follow @Dedrone on Twitter andLinkedIn.

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The European Union expects to have received 406.5 million vaccine doses by the end of June, putting Ireland in line to vaccinate roughly half of its population by then according to a new EU delivery schedule, The Irish Times has learnt.

According to the latest figures, the European Commission expects 33 million doses of overall Covid-19 vaccines to be delivered this month, 55 million doses in March, and 300 million between April and June.

In all, 18.5 million doses of vaccines were delivered in January and shared among the 27 member states, 17.6 million of them Pfizer-BioNTech doses and the remainder made by Moderna, according to Commission figures.

All are made available to member states depending on population size, meaning that if Ireland opts to take all of its available doses it would be in line to have received in the region of 4.47 million doses by the end of June, reflecting its population of about 1.1 percent of the overall EU.

The number of people who can be vaccinated by the deliveries depends on how many of the doses are of two-shot vaccines, and how many are of the single-shot vaccine currently under development by Johnson & Johnson.

So far, only Pfizer, Moderna and AstraZeneca have applied for and received authorisation from the European Medicines Agency. Johnson & Johnson has indicated it hopes to be in a position to apply for approval this month.

Previously, the European Commission told member states there would be enough vaccines to inoculate 70 per cent of the adult populations by summer, though the precise date was left unclear and the goal was indicated by some officials to mean by the end of summer.

Overall, the bloc has booked up 2.3 billion doses of vaccines, including 400 million from Johnson & Johnson, 600 million from Pfizer, 400 million from AstraZeneca and 160 million from Moderna.

The new figures, which have been briefed by the Commission in closed-door meetings, follow talks in recent days between the EU executive and pharmaceutical companies that are contracted to deliver vaccines to the bloc.

They include an upward revision of expected deliveries from Pfizer and from British-Swedish multinational AstraZeneca, which raised the number of doses promised by March to 40 million from 31 million after a bitter spat with the bloc last week over a slowed fulfilment schedule.

EU authorities have been alarmed by the emergence of new variants of Covid-19, which has raised the prospect of strains of the virus spreading among the population that vaccines are less effective against.

Work is already ongoing with pharmaceutical companies to boost vaccine production capacity within the bloc and streamline regulatory approval procedures in anticipation that an update or new generation of the vaccines will be needed to combat vaccine-resistant mutations of the virus.

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Two new versions of a must-have Disney Parks accessory have arrived at Walt Disney World. We found brand new MagicBand designs at MouseGear at EPCOT today. Featuring something shiny and something whimsical, these styles are sure to brighten up your park-going outfit!

We found an earlier version of this MagicBand in pink glitter at Walt Disney World, but now you can truly shine bright like a diamond with this MagicBand.

This MagicBand is enrobed in glittering silver and features a solid light grey puck.

Previously, the Passholder-exclusive MagicBands featured some of our favorite characters to commemorate 2020. Now, its Daisys turn to celebrate 2021 with her own MagicBand design.

This MagicBand has a light pink base, providing a great contrast of colors for the printed overlay.

Daisy Duck is featured taking a spin on the Mad Tea Party attraction on this MagicBand.

The opposite end of the MagicBand features 2021 Passholder with the Walt Disney World Resort logo running along it.

New 2021 designs, available only to Passholders, will be released throughout the year. Details on this special Annual Passholder offering can be found here.

Which design will you be grabbing? Let us know in the comments!

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Americans may be a coffee swilling crowd, but tea drinking has a long history stateside. From classic souther iced tea to the global impact of the Boston tea party, this simple sip has had a starring role on the American stage for as long as we've been a countryin fact, in the 1860s, those precious leaves made up more than 60% of the United States' imports from China. While coffee may have overtaken tea in our popular consciousness, the classic brew remains a fan favorite, and with the rise of wellness culture, more of us are gravitating toward the antioxidant power of tea.

Whether you're adding a cuppa to your relaxation routine, using it for your morning jolt, or sipping for your health, these are the brands you need to stock your cabinet (and teapot) with.

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DavidsTea

Even the most jaded tea lover could find something new and deliciousin the selection of thisCanadian tea emporium. From classic loose leafteas to esoteric blends like Cookie Dough and Bahama Mama, there's no shortage of options for every taste. Can't decide? They also offer a subscription service to let you test out a sampling of seasonal favorites delivered right to your door.

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Bellocq

Based out ofGreenpoint, Brooklyn, this exclusivetea emporium specialized in single origin,whole leaf pureteas and unique, eleganthandmade blendsthat are perfect for true tea aficionados.

Fortnum & Mason

$79.95

Want to drink like a royal? This three century oldLondon-based brand holds Royal Warrants from both the Queen and the Prince of Wales making it an official British favorite and the perfect way to add a little extra elegance to your morning routine.

Palais des Ths

For those who want a tea that looks as pretty as it tastes, stock up on colorful tins of this French tea brand's blends of globally inspired teas likeTh du Hammam,Chai Imprial, andParis for Her.

Tea Forte

If you're going for presentation points, look no further than these delightful standalone pyramids filled with whole leaf blends likeChamomile Citron,Lemon Lavender, andMountain Oolong.

Vahdam Teas

Taste some of the best (not to mention most beautiful) teas India has to offer withVahdam. Not only are theycertified climate- and plastic-neutral, but a portion of their proceeds go to improving educational opportunitiesinIndia too, so it's a cup you can feel good about brewing.

Kusmi Tea

Kusmi may have been founded in St. Petersburg in 1867 and become a favorite of the tsars, but nowadays theirraison d'etreis to create delicious, accessible, unpretentious teas that even the tea-skeptical can appreciate. Look to them for everything fromhistoric Russian blends to modern twists like detox teas.

Harney & Sons

This family-run New York based tea seller offers high-quality teas that look and taste far fancier than their price tag would suggest. Their selection runs the gamut from classic go-tos like English Breakfast to fruity blends like Blueberry Green, fan-favorite Hot Cinnamon Spice, and wellness teas made withAyurvedic principals and hemp infusions.

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