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US Ready to Deepen Cooperation With Nigeria to Stem Attacks on Christians
Washington has weighed possible military engagement and economic sanctions to pressure Nigeria to do more to protect its Christian population.
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Malaysia to Follow Australia With Social Media Ban for Children Under 16
Australia became the first country in the world to pass legislation on a social media ban for children, which will come into effect on Dec. 10.
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Sudanese Top General Rejects US-Backed Cease-Fire Plan
U.S. envoy Massad Boulos has urged swift agreement on a humanitarian truce in Sudan.
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US Designates Venezuela’s Cartel de Los Soles as Foreign Terrorist Organization
Cartel de Los Soles—or Cartel of the Suns—is an alleged criminal enterprise that the United State says is linked to the Venezuelan government.
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Pfizer’s mRNA Influenza Vaccine Does Better Than Standard Flu Shot in Trial
The trial compared the experimental vaccine to a licensed shot.
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No Deal Expected on US Steel Tariffs as EU Meets US Officials, Sefcovic Says
Under the U.S.–EU trade deal, agreed in summer, 50 percent American steel tariffs remain in place.
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US Says South Africa ‘Weaponized’ G20 Leadership After Summit Adopts Declaration
White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly said South African President Cyril Ramaphosa was ’refusing to facilitate a smooth transition of the G20 presidency.’
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EU Leaders Meet to Discuss Ukraine Peace Plan
European leaders are meeting in person and via video link on the sidelines of a EU-African Union summit in Luanda, Angola.
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One Nation’s Hanson Suspended From Senate After Wearing Burqa in Chamber
Senate President Sue Lines suspended proceedings for 90 minutes after Hanson refused to remove the burqa.
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Israeli Army Chief Removes Senior Commanders Over Oct. 7 Failures
Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir said that inquiries confirmed the IDF failed to protect civilians on Oct. 7, 2023.
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Damping Demand for Holiday Rentals Not the Silver Bullet for the Housing Crisis, Research Finds
An attempt by one Australian council to cap the length of time homes can be used as tourist accommodation has actually led to fewer long-term rentals.
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US Ready to Deepen Cooperation With Nigeria to Stem Attacks on Christians
Washington has weighed possible military engagement and economic sanctions to pressure Nigeria to do more to protect its Christian population.
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Malaysia to Follow Australia With Social Media Ban for Children Under 16
Australia became the first country in the world to pass legislation on a social media ban for children, which will come into effect on Dec. 10.
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Sudanese Top General Rejects US-Backed Cease-Fire Plan
U.S. envoy Massad Boulos has urged swift agreement on a humanitarian truce in Sudan.
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US Designates Venezuela’s Cartel de Los Soles as Foreign Terrorist Organization
Cartel de Los Soles—or Cartel of the Suns—is an alleged criminal enterprise that the United State says is linked to the Venezuelan government.
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Pfizer’s mRNA Influenza Vaccine Does Better Than Standard Flu Shot in Trial
The trial compared the experimental vaccine to a licensed shot.
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No Deal Expected on US Steel Tariffs as EU Meets US Officials, Sefcovic Says
Under the U.S.–EU trade deal, agreed in summer, 50 percent American steel tariffs remain in place.
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US Says South Africa ‘Weaponized’ G20 Leadership After Summit Adopts Declaration
White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly said South African President Cyril Ramaphosa was ’refusing to facilitate a smooth transition of the G20 presidency.’
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EU Leaders Meet to Discuss Ukraine Peace Plan
European leaders are meeting in person and via video link on the sidelines of a EU-African Union summit in Luanda, Angola.
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One Nation’s Hanson Suspended From Senate After Wearing Burqa in Chamber
Senate President Sue Lines suspended proceedings for 90 minutes after Hanson refused to remove the burqa.
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Israeli Army Chief Removes Senior Commanders Over Oct. 7 Failures
Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir said that inquiries confirmed the IDF failed to protect civilians on Oct. 7, 2023.
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Damping Demand for Holiday Rentals Not the Silver Bullet for the Housing Crisis, Research Finds
An attempt by one Australian council to cap the length of time homes can be used as tourist accommodation has actually led to fewer long-term rentals.
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