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Austria says Russia's Gazprom will cut off natural gas supply this weekend
VIENNA (AP) — Russia’s state-owned natural gas company Gazrom will cut off supplies to Austria’s OMV utility early Saturday, Austria’s…
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Moscow to stop gas deliveries to Austria from Saturday, company says
Russia will stop its gas deliveries to Austria from Saturday, Austrian energy company OMV said on Friday. OMV said it had received notice…
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Israel investigating 16 attacks in Gaza for possible law violations
The Israeli army is investigating its actions in 16 attacks in the Gaza Strip on suspicion of law violations. The attacks took place…
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Aid groups say Italy-Albania migration deal violates medical ethics
ROME (AP) — More than a dozen humanitarian organizations that provide health care to migrants denounced Italy’s migration deal with…
Business
Mexico has room to boost tax revenues without fiscal overhaul, president says
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexico has room to boost tax revenues next year without turning to a deep fiscal reform, President Claudia…
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South Korea's Upbit Faces Investigation Over KYC Violations
South Korea's Upbit Faces Investigation Over KYC Violations Upbit, South Korea's largest crypto exchange, is under scrutiny for allegedly…
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Workers at Canada's national postal service go on strike Friday, disrupting deliveries
TORONTO (AP) — Workers at Canada's national postal service are on strike after failing to reach a negotiated agreement with Canada Post.…
Business
Kia signs PBV deal with DHL Korea
South Korean automaker Kia Corporation, part of Hyundai Motor Group, has announced it has signed an agreement to supply battery-powered…
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Better Cotton roadmap to drive Uzbekistan cotton production
The roadmap is intended to boost the production of sustainable cotton in the Uzbekistan, which is one of the world’s largest cotton…
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Neoen secures 164MWp solar and agrisolar projects in France
French renewable energy developer Neoen has secured seven solar and 'agrisolar' projects totalling 164MWp in the latest round of tenders…
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Dozens killed in Damascus, Lebanon, Gaza as Israel ramps up strikes
A total of 20 people were killed and 21 others injured in Israeli airstrikes in and near the Syrian capital Damascus, as Israel launched…
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‘Christians United for Israel’ celebrates election results and calls for action
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Members of a group called “Christians United for Israel” say they are pleased with the outcome of the…
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China retail sales pick up speed, beat forecasts in October
Chinese policymakers are grappling with slumping domestic consumption (STR) China's retail sales last month grew at their fastest clip…
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Russian drone attack on Odessa kills one as NATO urges more aid
A massive Russian drone attack on the Ukrainian port city of Odessa on Thursday evening left one woman dead and at least two injured,…
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The missing puzzle piece in India’s child stunting crisis
Decades of caste discrimination have contributed to India having higher levels of child stunting rates than across Sub-Saharan Africa, new…
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Australia's Woolworths, Coles to defend lawsuit over discounts
(Reuters) -Woolworths and Coles Group said on Friday they would defend class action proceedings commenced by a law firm in Australia's…
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Germany's federal court to rule on 'river to the sea' slogan
Germany's Federal Court of Justice is to decide whether the controversial pro-Palestinian slogan "From the river to the sea, Palestine…
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Brazil launches a G20 social summit to highlight needs of low-income people
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazil launched what it called a social summit Thursday ahead of next week's Group of 20 meeting of top economies,…
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Japanese politician apologizes for proposing marriage ban for women older than 25
[Source] Naoki Hyakuta, the leader of Japan’s Conservative Party, stirred controversy on Friday by suggesting that women should be barred…
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SpaceX sparks Taiwanese anger over supplier relocation request
Controversial move: Taiwan's Economic Affairs Minister JW Kuo acknowledged the government is closely monitoring the situation, noting that…
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French Senate rejects bill to ban under-16s from attending bullfights
France's upper house of parliament on Thursday rejected a bill to ban children under 16 from attending bullfights, which has sparked…
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South Africa cuts supplies to thousands of illegal miners hiding underground
An estimated 4,000 illegal gold miners are hiding underground in South Africa after the government cut off food and water in an effort to…
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EU Commission takes Germany to court over capital gains tax deferral
A flag of the Bundesliga club FC St. Pauli hangs on a balcony of an old apartment building in the St. Pauli district. The European…
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Campbell Gray and Valor Hospitality collaborate on Middle East hotel development
Campbell Gray Hotels & Resorts has partnered with full-service hotel management company Valor Hospitality Partners to develop luxury…