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*) Russia says there’s 'chance' of a deal with West over Ukraine Russia has held the door open to further talks on resolving its standoff with the West. It says some of its military drills are ending, signalling a possible easing of the crisis over Ukraine. Russia says US has offered to conduct dialogue on limits for missile deployments in Europe and other confidence-building measures. *) Canada invokes emergency powers to quell blockades Canada's PM Justin Trudeau invokes emergency powers to end a truckers' protest that's disrupted life in capital Ottawa. The demonstrations against vaccine mandates is entering its third week. The Emergencies Act allows authorities to declare protests illegal, and police to tow away vehicles blocking roads. *) Schools reopen In Karnataka after hijab ban protests Schools in India's Karnataka reopen following protests over female students not being allowed to wear hijabs on campus. Three schools in the state have banned the entry of hijab-wearing students in the past week. Human rights advocates say the ban violates the students' rights and freedoms. *) Türkiye, UAE sign 13 agreements to revive relations Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan continues his visit to the United Arab Emirates where he's signed a series of trade and bilateral agreements with the crown prince. Over the past year, the two countries have been working to improve relations. The countries have expressed their desire to leave disagreements in the past and forge a strong friendship. And finally … *) Ancient mummies of children found in Peru Six mummified children thought to have been sacrificed hundreds of years ago, have been unearthed in a tomb near Lima. The tiny skeletons, wrapped tightly in cloth, were found in a grave of possibly a political figure. Archaeologists say the children were apparently sacrificed to accompany the man to the afterlife.