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With Gaza hostage deal, Biden notches up win but faces pressure for more
AFP, Published on 23/11/2023
» WASHINGTON - By helping broker an Israel-Hamas deal to free hostages, US President Joe Biden has achieved a long-sought win in a war that has cost him politically.
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China ready to be 'partner and friend' of US: Xi
AFP, Published on 16/11/2023
» SAN FRANCISCO - China is "ready to be a partner and friend of the United States," President Xi Jinping told US business leaders on Wednesday, as concerns mount over the country's slowing economy.
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UN risks widening rifts as Zelensky takes centre stage
AFP, Published on 16/09/2023
» UNITED NATIONS (UNITED STATES) - More than 140 world leaders will head to the United Nations (UN) next week at a time of myriad crises, as a starring role for Ukraine's leader may only highlight the growing global fragmentation.
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Air travel to soar near record in 2023: industry group
AFP, Published on 05/06/2023
» ISTANBUL: Airlines will return to profit and fly a near-record 4.35 billion passengers this year, but the sector's post-pandemic recovery remains fragile, an industry group said on Monday.
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IMF issues growth warning as it lowers 2023 forecast
AFP, Published on 11/04/2023
» WASHINGTON - The International Monetary Fund slightly lowered its outlook for the global economy on Tuesday, while predicting that most countries will avoid a recession this year despite economic worries and geopolitical tension.
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How Russia's invasion of Ukraine changed geopolitics
AFP, Published on 14/02/2023
» PARIS - Beyond Ukraine's borders, Russia's invasion of its neighbour has upended parts of the world order, including the forming of new blocs not seen since the Cold War.
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Greening global economy brings dependence on critical minerals
AFP, Published on 25/10/2022
» PARIS: After nearly a century of geopolitical tension over access to oil, experts worry that the global transition to clean energy is creating new dependencies on the critical minerals needed for solar panels, wind turbines and electric vehicle batteries.
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No timeframe for fixing Nord Stream pipelines: operator
AFP, Published on 30/09/2022
» STOCKHOLM - Nord Stream's operator said Thursday it was unable to immediately assess damage to pipelines linking Russia to Europe, threatening an indeterminate outage -- after Sweden detected a fourth leak and NATO decried "acts of sabotage".
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Fourth leak detected in Russian gas pipelines
AFP, Published on 29/09/2022
» STOCKHOLM: A fourth leak has been detected in undersea gas pipelines linking Russia to Europe, the Swedish Coast Guard said Thursday, after explosions were reported earlier this week in what NATO called "reckless" sabotage.
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Europe faces dilemma on Russians fleeing Putin's draft
AFP, Published on 24/09/2022
» BRUSSELS - The European Union is facing a tough balancing act over how to deal with Russians fleeing military mobilisation, as some countries look to block entry and others offer possible refuge.
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