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Taiwan to 'handle' spate of Chinese balloons based on threat level

Taiwan will "handle" Chinese balloons flying nearby based on threat assessments, though officials believe the current wave is for weather purposes, driven by the prevailing winds at

Taiwan to 'handle' spate of Chinese balloons based on threat level
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Putin ratchets up military pressure on Ukraine as he expects Western support for Kyiv to dwindle

After blunting Ukraine’s counteroffensive from the summer, Russia is building up its resources for a new stage of the war over the winter, which could involve trying to extend its gains in the east and deal significant blows to the country’s vital infrastructure

Putin ratchets up military pressure on Ukraine as he expects Western support for Kyiv to dwindle
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Argentina’s president announces economy deregulation as thousands protest against austerity

Argentine President Javier Milei has announced sweeping initiatives to transform the country’s struggling economy, including easing government regulation and allowing privatization of state-run industries as a way to boost exports and investment

Argentina’s president announces economy deregulation as thousands protest against austerity
World

India will examine any information on plot to kill Sikh separatist in US - Modi tells FT

India will look into any information it receives on its alleged links to a foiled plot to murder a Sikh separatist leader in the United States, Prime Minister Narendra Modi told the

India will examine any information on plot to kill Sikh separatist in US - Modi tells FT
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EU hails a migration deal breakthrough after years of talks. Critics worry about rights abuses

European Union negotiators have clinched a deal on the main parts of an overhaul of the bloc’s outdated asylum rules

EU hails a migration deal breakthrough after years of talks. Critics worry about rights abuses
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US Catholic leadership foresees challenges after repeated election defeats for abortion opponents

Repeatedly in recent years, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has stipulated that the threat of abortion remains its preeminent priority

US Catholic leadership foresees challenges after repeated election defeats for abortion opponents
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Ireland to launch a legal challenge against the UK government over Troubles amnesty bill

Ireland’s government says it is taking legal action against British authorities over a controversial law that gives some immunity from prosecution for offenses committed during three decades of sectarian violence in Northern Ireland

Ireland to launch a legal challenge against the UK government over Troubles amnesty bill
Business

Nippon's US Steel deal needs scrutiny, says Biden campaign adviser Deese

Brian Deese, a key player in President Joe Biden's 2024 re-election bid, said on Wednesday that Nippon Steel's proposed purchase of U.S.

Nippon's US Steel deal needs scrutiny, says Biden campaign adviser Deese
World

Explainer-Who is Maduro ally Alex Saab, who was granted clemency in prisoner swap?

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Explainer-Who is Maduro ally Alex Saab, who was granted clemency in prisoner swap?
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Oil companies offer $382M for drilling rights in Gulf of Mexico in last offshore sale before 2025

Oil companies have offered $382 million for drilling rights in the Gulf of Mexico after courts rejected the Biden administration’s plans to scale back the sale to protect an endangered whale species

Oil companies offer $382M for drilling rights in Gulf of Mexico in last offshore sale before 2025
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France's Macron defends divisive immigration bill and denies it marks tilt by government to right

French President Emmanuel Macron says a contentious immigration bill backed by the far right is imperfect and needs some fixes but is “what the French wanted."

France's Macron defends divisive immigration bill and denies it marks tilt by government to right
World

US says Hungarian sovereignty law gives 'draconian tools' to government

A law passed in Hungary's parliament last week gives the government "draconian tools" to intimidate those with views not shared by the ruling party, the U.S.

US says Hungarian sovereignty law gives 'draconian tools' to government
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US senator's son faces new charges in crash that killed North Dakota sheriff's deputy

U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer's 42-year-old son is facing additional charges in connection with the pursuit and crash that killed a North Dakota sheriff's deputy this month

US senator's son faces new charges in crash that killed North Dakota sheriff's deputy
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US Senator Marco Rubio calls on Biden to sanction Chinese chip firm Brite

Republican lawmaker Marco Rubio on Wednesday urged the Biden administration to sanction Chinese chip design firm Brite Semiconductor over its ties to China's

US Senator Marco Rubio calls on Biden to sanction Chinese chip firm Brite
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Homeless numbers in Los Angeles could surge again, even as thousands move to temporary shelter

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has moved over 21,000 homeless people into temporary shelter in the last year

Homeless numbers in Los Angeles could surge again, even as thousands move to temporary shelter
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India's opposition lawmakers protest their suspension from Parliament by the government

Dozens of opposition lawmakers suspended from Parliament by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government for obstructing proceedings have held a protest accusing the government of throttling democracy in the country

India's opposition lawmakers protest their suspension from Parliament by the government
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Wisconsin leader pivots, says impeachment of state Supreme Court justice over redistricting unlikely

The Republican leader of Wisconsin’s Assembly who had threatened possible impeachment of a new liberal state Supreme Court justice over her views on redistricting now says such a move is “super unlikely.”

Wisconsin leader pivots, says impeachment of state Supreme Court justice over redistricting unlikely
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Serbia opposition urges EU to help open international probe into disputed vote after fraud claims

Serbia’s main opposition group has urged the European Union to help open an international investigation into reported irregularities during last weekend's election

Serbia opposition urges EU to help open international probe into disputed vote after fraud claims
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White House: 'Very concerned' about reports Paul Whelan in Russia feels under physical threat

The White House said on Thursday it is "very concerned" about reports that Paul Whelan, a former U.S. Marine convicted of espionage in Russia, feels under physical threat.

White House: 'Very concerned' about reports Paul Whelan in Russia feels under physical threat
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New York City's teachers union sues Mayor Eric Adams over steep cuts to public schools

New York City’s teachers union is suing Mayor Eric Adams in an effort to stop his planned budget cuts that will slash spending on the city's public schools

New York City's teachers union sues Mayor Eric Adams over steep cuts to public schools
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US says it does not see any tonal change from China on Taiwan

Washington does not see any change in China's tone on Taiwan, U.S.

US says it does not see any tonal change from China on Taiwan
World

More than 20 countries now part of US-led Red Sea coalition-Pentagon

A total of more than 20 countries have agreed to participate in the new U.S.-led coalition safeguarding commercial traffic in the Red Sea from attacks by Yemen's

More than 20 countries now part of US-led Red Sea coalition-Pentagon
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DeSantis spread false information while pushing trans health care ban and restrictions, a judge says

A federal judge hearing a challenge to a transgender health care ban for minors and restrictions for adults noted that Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spread false information about doctors mutilating children’s genitals

DeSantis spread false information while pushing trans health care ban and restrictions, a judge says
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Hong Kong court rejects bid to drop sedition charge against Jimmy Lai

A Hong Kong court on Friday rejected a bid by the legal team for pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai to have sedition charge against him dropped, in a closely watched national security

Hong Kong court rejects bid to drop sedition charge against Jimmy Lai
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Punishing their own but passing few laws, a Congress in chaos leaves much to do in 2024

This Congress started with showy bluster, a bitter 15-round, multi-day spectacle to elect a House speaker who vowed to “never quit,” and then did just that

Punishing their own but passing few laws, a Congress in chaos leaves much to do in 2024

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