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Moscow attacks Zelensky’s hometown after he said war had returned to Russia
August 1, 2023
Moscow attacks Zelensky’s hometown after he said war had returned to Russia
Kyiv, Ukraine CNN — A day after Volodymyr Zelensky said war was “returning to Russia” with an attempted drone strike…
Illegal child labor is on the rise in a tight job market
August 1, 2023
Illegal child labor is on the rise in a tight job market
New York CNN — A 14-year-old boy who cleaned meat cutting machines was “falling asleep in class and missing class…
Hong Kong removes requirement to flag China risk in listing applications
August 1, 2023
Hong Kong removes requirement to flag China risk in listing applications
Hong Kong’s stock exchange will no longer require companies to spell out China-related business risks in listing applications from Tuesday,…
China curbs drone exports over ‘national security concerns’
August 1, 2023
China curbs drone exports over ‘national security concerns’
Hong Kong CNN — China will place export controls on drone and drone equipment in order to “safeguard national security…
Batteries for hire could help Nigerians ditch their generators
July 31, 2023
Batteries for hire could help Nigerians ditch their generators
CNN — Although Nigeria has vast energy reserves, more than 92 million people in the country live without access to…
Italy minister says decision to join flagship Chinese scheme ‘wicked’
July 31, 2023
Italy minister says decision to join flagship Chinese scheme ‘wicked’
CNN — Italy’s defense minister called his country’s decision to join a flagship Chinese infrastructure scheme “wicked,” as the government…
Zelensky says war ‘returning to Russia’ after Moscow drone attack
July 31, 2023
Zelensky says war ‘returning to Russia’ after Moscow drone attack
CNN — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that war is “gradually returning” to Russia hours after the Kremlin accused Kyiv…
Pro-coup protesters in Niger shout ‘long live Putin’ as new leaders face calls to cede power
July 31, 2023
Pro-coup protesters in Niger shout ‘long live Putin’ as new leaders face calls to cede power
Niamey, Niger CNN — Tense and sometimes violent scenes played out in front of the French Embassy in Niger Sunday…
Thousands flee homes as Typhoon Doksuri soaks Beijing and a second storm approaches China
July 31, 2023
Thousands flee homes as Typhoon Doksuri soaks Beijing and a second storm approaches China
CNN — Tens of thousands of people fled their homes in Beijing after Typhoon Doksuri, one of the strongest storms…
Medvedev says Russia could use nuclear weapon if Ukraine’s fightback succeeds in latest threat
July 31, 2023
Medvedev says Russia could use nuclear weapon if Ukraine’s fightback succeeds in latest threat
Russia may be forced to use a nuclear weapon if Ukraine’s counteroffensive succeeds, senior Russian official Dmitry Medvedev said Sunday…