Explosion at chemical factory in China
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Explosion at chemical factory in China

Hong Kong CNN  —  An explosion at a chemical plant in Southeast China on Saturday sent huge billows of thick…
At least 48 dead in road accident in western Kenya, officials say
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At least 48 dead in road accident in western Kenya, officials say

At least 48 people were killed in a road accident in Londiani, western Kenya, on Friday evening when a lorry…
Israel’s Netanyahu says most controversial part of judicial overhaul legislation ‘not coming back’
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Israel’s Netanyahu says most controversial part of judicial overhaul legislation ‘not coming back’

Jerusalem CNN  —  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the most controversial aspect of his government’s proposed judicial reform, a…
Astronaut’s history-making mission is the latest step for a nation with grand space ambitions
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Astronaut’s history-making mission is the latest step for a nation with grand space ambitions

CNN  —  Floating upside down, while excitedly moving a microphone about in mid-air, astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi laughed when asked…
China is set to shatter its wind and solar target five years early, new report finds
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China is set to shatter its wind and solar target five years early, new report finds

CNN  —  China is on track to double its wind and solar energy capacity and hit its 2030 clean energy…
Ethiopia seeks to join BRICS bloc of emerging economies
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Ethiopia seeks to join BRICS bloc of emerging economies

Reuters  —  Ethiopia, one of Africa’s fastest-growing economies, has asked to join the BRICS bloc of emerging markets, the foreign…
World Bank approves $700 million for crisis-hit Sri Lanka
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World Bank approves $700 million for crisis-hit Sri Lanka

Colombo CNN  —  The World Bank approved $700 million in budgetary and welfare support for Sri Lanka on Thursday, in…
China unveils sweeping foreign policy law as Xi consolidates power — and aims to counter the US
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China unveils sweeping foreign policy law as Xi consolidates power — and aims to counter the US

Hong Kong CNN  —  China has unveiled a sweeping foreign relations law enshrining its right to impose “countermeasures” against actions…
150 arrested in second night of French protests after 17-year-old shot dead by police
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150 arrested in second night of French protests after 17-year-old shot dead by police

Paris CNN  —  Police stations, town halls and schools were set alight across France on Wednesday, the second night of…
Iranian-Western talks have resumed. Here’s what that means
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Iranian-Western talks have resumed. Here’s what that means

Abu Dhabi, UAE CNN  —  A flurry of diplomatic activity between Iran and Western nations has taken place in recent…
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