Nation and World Politics
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Thousands flee as Syrian insurgents advance to the doorstep of the country's 3rd largest city, Homs
Dec 06, 2024 8:01 am - Thousands of people fled the central Syrian city of Homs, the country's third largest, as insurgents seized two towns on the outskirts Friday, positioning themselves for an assault on a potentially major prize in their march against President Bashar Assad.
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OPEC+ oil producers' alliance postpones production increases as crude prices stagnate
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Bitcoin has surpassed the $100,000 mark as the post-election rally continues. What's next?
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Israeli strikes on a Gaza tent camp kill at least 21 people, hospital says
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South Korean President Yoon's martial law declaration raises questions over his political future
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Trump is bringing back Peter Navarro as a White House adviser as he builds out his administration
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Majority of Supreme Court seems reluctant to block state bans on medical treatments for minors
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Starbucks and Nestlé face scrutiny over labor practices in China
Dec 04, 2024 8:54 am - Coffee farms in Starbucks’ and Nestlé’s supply chains in China are not living up to the multinationals’ ethical standards, sometimes using children as workers, excessive hours and lax safety standards to meet their targets, according to a report by China Labor Watch, a New York-based human rights group.
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Australia is banning social media for people under 16. Could this work elsewhere — or even there?
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Trump threatens tariffs to protect dollar against threat few see as real