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Hong Kong’s pro-democracy leaders to give final defense as landmark national security trial nears an end
November 29, 2023
Hong Kong’s pro-democracy leaders to give final defense as landmark national security trial nears an end
Hong Kong CNN — Dozens of Hong Kong’s most prominent pro-democracy figures are one step closer to learning their fate…
Who can afford to go green? Hard-pressed consumers are pushing back
November 28, 2023
Who can afford to go green? Hard-pressed consumers are pushing back
London CNN — “All the rich can afford a new car,” an elderly British woman commented at a recent protest…
Opponents vow ‘beginning of the end’ for Myanmar’s junta as resistance launches nationwide offensive
November 28, 2023
Opponents vow ‘beginning of the end’ for Myanmar’s junta as resistance launches nationwide offensive
CNN — Almost three years on from its bloody coup, Myanmar’s military junta is facing the biggest threat to its…
Rescuers begin risky vertical drilling after agonizing bid to free trapped Himalayan tunnel workers falters
November 28, 2023
Rescuers begin risky vertical drilling after agonizing bid to free trapped Himalayan tunnel workers falters
New Delhi CNN — The weekslong effort to save 41 workers trapped in a collapsed Himalayan tunnel has entered a…
‘You have to accept that you can be killed. But it is always scary.’ The story of one bloody battle in a trench in eastern Ukraine
November 28, 2023
‘You have to accept that you can be killed. But it is always scary.’ The story of one bloody battle in a trench in eastern Ukraine
Avdiivka, Ukraine CNN — “Guys, leave me here. I can’t walk,” pleads a Ukrainian soldier sitting in a narrow trench…
You can get Covid-19 and flu vaccines at the same time, but should you? What the science says
November 27, 2023
You can get Covid-19 and flu vaccines at the same time, but should you? What the science says
CNN — With holiday season underway, you may be realizing that you forgot to get your Covid-19 and flu vaccines,…
Suspect arrested in shooting of 3 Palestinian college students in Vermont, police say
November 27, 2023
Suspect arrested in shooting of 3 Palestinian college students in Vermont, police say
CNN — A suspect has been arrested in the shooting of three Palestinian college students in Burlington, Vermont, in a case that…
Chinese court starts hearing lawsuits against Malaysia Airlines over missing flight MH370
November 27, 2023
Chinese court starts hearing lawsuits against Malaysia Airlines over missing flight MH370
Beijing CNN — For nearly 10 years, Jiang Hui has been searching for answers as to why the plane carrying…
Russia destroys Ukrainian drones including over Moscow, defense ministry says
November 26, 2023
Russia destroys Ukrainian drones including over Moscow, defense ministry says
CNN — Russia has foiled at least 20 Ukrainian drone attacks over the past day, including on the capital, Moscow,…
Death toll from flooding in Somalia climbs to nearly 100
November 26, 2023
Death toll from flooding in Somalia climbs to nearly 100
Mogadishu CNN — The number of people killed by floods from heavy rains in Somalia has risen to 96, state…