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China ousts defence minister, the second senior leader to leave in three months

China removed its defence minister on Tuesday, the second ousting of a senior leader in three months, raising questions about the stability of the leadership team

China ousts defence minister, the second senior leader to leave in three months
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Qatar becomes a key intermediary in Israel-Hamas war as fate of hostages hangs in the balance

The gas-rich nation of Qatar has become a key intermediary over the fate of more than 200 hostages held by Hamas militants after their unprecedented attack on Israel over two weeks ago

Qatar becomes a key intermediary in Israel-Hamas war as fate of hostages hangs in the balance
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US Rep. Palmer drops out of House speaker race - statement

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US Rep. Palmer drops out of House speaker race - statement
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Spain’s acting government to push for a 37½-hour workweek. That's if it can remain in power

The parties forming Spain’s acting government say they will push for a 37½-hour workweek

Spain’s acting government to push for a 37½-hour workweek. That's if it can remain in power
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Tunisian parliament committee proposes bill criminalizing normalization with Israel

The Freedoms Committee in the Tunisian Parliament on Tuesday approved a draft law criminalizing the normalization of relations with Israel, amid ongoing protests in solidarity with

Tunisian parliament committee proposes bill criminalizing normalization with Israel
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Man stopped near Michigan governor's home worked on research against Democrats, report says

Police say a man dressed in black who works for a group that conducts opposition research on Democrats was stopped while climbing a bluff near the Michigan governor's summer home

Man stopped near Michigan governor's home worked on research against Democrats, report says
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Biden, Saudi crown prince discuss Israel-Hamas war diplomacy, White House says

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Biden, Saudi crown prince discuss Israel-Hamas war diplomacy, White House says
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Biden's Israel stance angers Arab, Muslim Americans; could jeopardize 2024 votes

Arab and Muslim Americans and their allies are criticizing President Joe Biden's response to the Israel-Hamas war, asking him to do more to prevent a

Biden's Israel stance angers Arab, Muslim Americans; could jeopardize 2024 votes
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Republican US Rep. Emmer drops out of race for House speaker -media

U.S. Representative Tom Emmer, the No.

Republican US Rep. Emmer drops out of race for House speaker -media
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White House scraps plan for B-52s to entertain at state dinner against backdrop of Israel-Hamas war

The White House has scrapped plans to have the B-52s perform at a state dinner for Australia’s prime minister

White House scraps plan for B-52s to entertain at state dinner against backdrop of Israel-Hamas war
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Former Venezuelan lawmaker Machado defends opposition primary against govt criticism

Former Venezuelan lawmaker Maria Corina Machado, who has declared victory in a primary to choose the opposition's 2024 presidential candidate,

Former Venezuelan lawmaker Machado defends opposition primary against govt criticism
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No 'Love Shack' at White House - B-52s won't play Aussie dinner

At the White House, the dinner is on but the band is out. The B-52s' planned performance at U.S.

No 'Love Shack' at White House - B-52s won't play Aussie dinner
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Biden won't appear on New Hampshire primary ballot

President Joe Biden will not have his name on the New Hampshire Democratic primary ballot after the state refused to abide by new Democratic Party rules that

Biden won't appear on New Hampshire primary ballot
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Hong Kong leader focuses on economy, property in policy address

Hong Kong leader John Lee began delivering his annual policy statement on Wednesday, with a focus on measures to bolster the ailing property market and stabilising an economy

Hong Kong leader focuses on economy, property in policy address
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Amid Foxconn probe, China tells Taiwan firms to play positive role in ties

Taiwanese companies should assume their social responsibilities and play a "positive role" in promoting the peaceful development of relations across the Taiwan Strait, China's

Amid Foxconn probe, China tells Taiwan firms to play positive role in ties
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Mike Johnson, a staunch Louisiana conservative, is elected House speaker as GOP moves past chaos

Republican congressman Mike Johnson of Louisiana has been elected House speaker

Mike Johnson, a staunch Louisiana conservative, is elected House speaker as GOP moves past chaos
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Foxconn founder Terry Gou lies low in Taiwan election as China tax probe reverberates

After mastering making iPhones, Taiwan's Terry Gou, the billionaire founder of major Apple supplier Foxconn, wanted to turn his entrepreneurial skills elsewhere - to be the island's

Foxconn founder Terry Gou lies low in Taiwan election as China tax probe reverberates
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Russia passes law pulling ratification of nuclear test ban treaty

Russia's parliament completed the passage of a law on Wednesday withdrawing ratification of the global treaty banning nuclear weapons tests, evidence of

Russia passes law pulling ratification of nuclear test ban treaty
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China's President Xi to meet California Governor Gavin Newsom

China President Xi Jinping will meet California Governor Gavin Newsom, Chinese state media said on Wednesday.

China's President Xi to meet California Governor Gavin Newsom
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Russia's Shoigu inspects forces in visit to eastern Ukraine

Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu inspected command posts of Russian troops in Ukraine's Donetsk region, his ministry said on Wednesday, during a working visit close to the war's

Russia's Shoigu inspects forces in visit to eastern Ukraine
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Hong Kong cuts taxes for foreign home buyers and stock traders as it seeks to maintain global status

Hong Kong’s leader has cut taxes for some homebuyers and stock traders to boost markets as the city seeks to maintain its reputation as a global financial hub

Hong Kong cuts taxes for foreign home buyers and stock traders as it seeks to maintain global status
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Russian forces simulate nuclear strike as upper house rescinds ratification of test ban treaty

Russia’s military has simulated a nuclear strike in a drill overseen by President Vladimir Putin

Russian forces simulate nuclear strike as upper house rescinds ratification of test ban treaty
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'We're wiser': US Republican women candidates steer clear of speaker fight

As the fractious U.S.

'We're wiser': US Republican women candidates steer clear of speaker fight
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Donald Trump fined $10,000 for second gag order violation in civil fraud case

Donald Trump was fined $10,000 on Wednesday after the New York judge overseeing his civil fraud trial said the former U.S. president for a second time

Donald Trump fined $10,000 for second gag order violation in civil fraud case
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US House Republicans hope Johnson will fill long leadership vacancy

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US House Republicans hope Johnson will fill long leadership vacancy

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