Today: September 22, 2024
Today: September 22, 2024

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China in a surprise announcement says it is eliminating annual press conference by premier

The Chinese government says it is eliminating an annual news conference by the premier that was one of the only times a top Chinese leader took questions from the news media

China in a surprise announcement says it is eliminating annual press conference by premier
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Thai court drops case against former PM Yingluck Shinawatra

A Thai court on Monday dropped a charge against former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, now living in exile, for mishandling government project expenditure in 2013

Thai court drops case against former PM Yingluck Shinawatra
World

Factbox-National security trial of Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai: what's happened so far

Hong Kong media tycoon and pro-democracy advocate Jimmy Lai is on trial accused of endangering China's national security.

Factbox-National security trial of Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai: what's happened so far
Business

Trump tariffs would shave at least 1.2% off German GDP by 2028, IW study shows

Germany's economy would contract by at least 1.2% by 2028 should former U.S.

Trump tariffs would shave at least 1.2% off German GDP by 2028, IW study shows
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German defense minister said leaked audio is part of Russia's 'information war' against West

Germany’s defense minister has described Russia’s leak of a conversation by ranking German military officers as part of Russia’s “information war” against the West

German defense minister said leaked audio is part of Russia's 'information war' against West
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Hard-liners dominate Iran parliamentary vote that saw boycott calls and apparently low turnout

Iranian hard-line politicians dominated the country’s vote for parliament, according to results released Monday

Hard-liners dominate Iran parliamentary vote that saw boycott calls and apparently low turnout
Environment|Political

John Kerry reflects on time as top US climate negotiator and 'major breakthrough' in climate talks

John Kerry feels he’s going out on a high note as he retires from leading U.S. efforts in international negotiations to confront ever-worsening climate change

John Kerry reflects on time as top US climate negotiator and 'major breakthrough' in climate talks
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Moscow summons German ambassador following leaked tape on supporting Ukraine

Moscow has summoned Germany’s ambassador to Russia’s foreign ministry, days after Russian state media released an audio recording purporting to show German officers discussing support for Ukraine

Moscow summons German ambassador following leaked tape on supporting Ukraine
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UN rights chief urges end to 'repression' of independent voices in Russia after Navalny's death

The U.N. human rights chief has called for a quick end to the “repression of independent voices” in Russia and expressed concerns about the “persecution” of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who died in prison last month

UN rights chief urges end to 'repression' of independent voices in Russia after Navalny's death
Political

UN rights chief calls for 'non-discriminatory' US election

The U.N. human rights chief on Monday called on the United States to protect the right to vote and ensure that this year's presidential election is "non-discriminatory". The U.N.

UN rights chief calls for 'non-discriminatory' US election
World

Putin ally says Ukraine is 'definitely Russia', rules out talks with Zelenskiy

Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of Russia's Security Council and an ally of President Vladimir Putin, said on Monday that Ukraine was part of Russia and ruled out peace talks with

Putin ally says Ukraine is 'definitely Russia', rules out talks with Zelenskiy
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Nepal's communist parties join forces to form a new coalition government

Nepal's two largest communist parties joined forces to form a new coalition government that would include smaller parties as partners

Nepal's communist parties join forces to form a new coalition government
World

US tells citizens to leave Haiti 'as soon as possible' after violent weekend

The United States called for its citizens to leave Haiti "as soon as possible" after an escalation of violence over the weekend, which saw 15,000 more people flee their

US tells citizens to leave Haiti 'as soon as possible' after violent weekend
Economy

US considers selling Northeast gasoline reserve in 2024 in draft bill

The United States may sell its 1 million barrel Northeast gasoline reserve in fiscal year 2024, according to the draft text of a funding bill released on Sunday.

US considers selling Northeast gasoline reserve in 2024 in draft bill
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First lady Jill Biden honors 'women of courage' at White House

First lady Jill Biden is hosting a White House ceremony honoring “women of courage” from around the world

First lady Jill Biden honors 'women of courage' at White House
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Netanyahu leaned on his top rival to help unify Israel. Now, Benny Gantz is more popular

Benny Gantz, who is in Washington this week for meetings with U.S. leaders, is a crucial member of Israel’s War Cabinet

Netanyahu leaned on his top rival to help unify Israel. Now, Benny Gantz is more popular
Political

Judge rejects Sen. Bob Menendez's claims that search warrants in bribery case were unconstitutional

A federal judge has rejected U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez's claims that search warrants leading to corruption charges and the discovery of gold bars and cash at his New Jersey home were unconstitutional

Judge rejects Sen. Bob Menendez's claims that search warrants in bribery case were unconstitutional
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A look at Taurus missiles, the weapon at the heart of a leaked audio and Russian-German tensions

On the day that Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was laid to rest in Moscow, Russian state media leaked an audio recording of German military officers discussing the hypothetical use of Taurus long-range missiles in Ukraine

A look at Taurus missiles, the weapon at the heart of a leaked audio and Russian-German tensions
News|Political|World

Thousands of Belarusians convicted on politically-driven charges amid sweeping crackdown on dissent

Thousands of Belarusians have been convicted on politically-driven charges over the last three years as part of the authorities' relentless crackdown on dissent

Thousands of Belarusians convicted on politically-driven charges amid sweeping crackdown on dissent
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Congressional leaders invite prime minister of Japan to address Congress in April

Congressional leaders have invited the prime minister of Japan, Fumio Kishida, to address a joint meeting of Congress on April 11

Congressional leaders invite prime minister of Japan to address Congress in April
World

Ukrainian defence chiefs discuss war needs with Austin

Ukraine's defence minister said on Monday that he and the commander of its armed forces discussed with U.S.

Ukrainian defence chiefs discuss war needs with Austin
Health|News|Political|World

As France guarantees the right to abortion, other European countries look to expand access

France has become the only country to explicitly guarantee the right to abortion in its constitution and other Europeans wonder whether a rollback of rights like the 2022 U.S. Supreme Court decision could happen in their countries

As France guarantees the right to abortion, other European countries look to expand access
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China raises defense budget 7.2% as it pushes for global heft and regional tensions continue

China is increasing its defense budget 7.2% this year in a similar increase to last year's

China raises defense budget 7.2% as it pushes for global heft and regional tensions continue
World

South Korea, United States prepare for early talks on sharing defence costs

South Korea and the United States have named envoys to launch a new early round of talks on ways to share the cost of keeping American troops in South Korea, the

South Korea, United States prepare for early talks on sharing defence costs
World

Russia communist wing asks for probe into West's possible involvement in Stalin's death

The Communists of Russia party has asked the FSB security service and top prosecutors to investigate the possible involvement of Western intelligence services in the death of Soviet leader

Russia communist wing asks for probe into West's possible involvement in Stalin's death

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