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Trump’s day in court paints a dark preview of the national ordeal ahead
November 7, 2023
Trump’s day in court paints a dark preview of the national ordeal ahead
CNN — The judge in Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial despairingly pressed the ex-president’s lawyer: “I beseech you to control him if…
Developing countries owe China at least $1.1 trillion – and the debts are due
November 7, 2023
Developing countries owe China at least $1.1 trillion – and the debts are due
Hong Kong CNN — Developing countries owe Chinese lenders at least $1.1 trillion, according to a new data analysis published…
Zelensky invites Trump to Ukraine and says former president ‘can’t bring peace’ because of Putin
November 7, 2023
Zelensky invites Trump to Ukraine and says former president ‘can’t bring peace’ because of Putin
CNN — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky invited Donald Trump to visit Ukraine, after the former US president claimed he could…
Top Biden administration officials head to Asia to show China remains a top priority amid Israel-Hamas war
November 7, 2023
Top Biden administration officials head to Asia to show China remains a top priority amid Israel-Hamas war
Washington CNN — The Biden administration’s senior-most national security officials are traveling this week to the Indo-Pacific, signaling that the…
Tensions grow in Kyiv over status of war, as Zelensky insists conflict with Russia is not at a ‘stalemate’
November 6, 2023
Tensions grow in Kyiv over status of war, as Zelensky insists conflict with Russia is not at a ‘stalemate’
CNN — Apparent divisions between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and his military command are becoming increasingly public, after a bitter…
Choking New Delhi smog shutters schools and shrouds Cricket World Cup
November 6, 2023
Choking New Delhi smog shutters schools and shrouds Cricket World Cup
CNN — A throat-searing blanket of smog has enveloped New Delhi, forcing schools to shut and disrupting the Cricket World…
World Bank to host climate damages fund despite opposition from developing nations
November 6, 2023
World Bank to host climate damages fund despite opposition from developing nations
CNN — Countries have moved a step closer to getting a fund off the ground to help poor states damaged by…
China blames Canada for ‘malicious, provocative’ moves after close midair intercepts over South China Sea
November 6, 2023
China blames Canada for ‘malicious, provocative’ moves after close midair intercepts over South China Sea
Hong Kong CNN — China has accused Canada of carrying out “malicious and provocative” actions in the South China Sea,…
Guinea’s ex-junta leader recaptured after prison break, defense ministry says
November 5, 2023
Guinea’s ex-junta leader recaptured after prison break, defense ministry says
CNN — The former head of Guinea’s 2008 military junta, Moussa Dadis Camara, has been recaptured following his escape from…
Five deaths in 10 days point to a problem Australia wants to solve
November 5, 2023
Five deaths in 10 days point to a problem Australia wants to solve
Brisbane, Australia CNN — The murder of five women within 10 days in Australia, allegedly by men they knew, has…