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China doubles indirect oil imports from sanctioned countries in September
Oct 25, 2022 06:39China’s customs office data have pointed to a major increase in the country’s indirect oil imports from countries under US sanctions in September.
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Russia to UN chief, Security Council: Ukraine use of 'dirty bomb' act of nuclear terrorism
Oct 25, 2022 04:49Russia says Ukraine's pending plans to deploy a so-called dirty bomb during the ongoing war in the ex-Soviet republic, amounts to an act of "nuclear terrorism," urging the United Nations to help avert the prospect.
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Russia says Ukraine in ‘final stage’ of developing ‘dirty bomb’
Oct 25, 2022 03:04Ukraine is in the “final stage” of creating a “dirty bomb,” says a senior Russian official, referring to a device that uses explosives to scatter radioactive waste.
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Rishi Sunak wins Tory leadership race to become UK’s next prime minister
Oct 24, 2022 11:44Rishi Sunak will become Britain's next prime minister after winning the leadership race for the ruling Conservative Party, triggered by last week’s resignation of Liz Truss.
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Hungarians rally against ‘runaway inflation’
Oct 24, 2022 10:53Tens of thousands of Hungarians, including teachers and students, have once more staged a protest rally against the government’s economic policy, demanding higher wages and a curb on soaring inflation.
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France’s Macron says there is ‘prospect for peace’ in Ukraine
Oct 24, 2022 10:47French President Emmanuel Macron has predicted a “prospect for peace” in Ukraine despite Russian warnings that the conflict may further escalate amid a persisting flow of Western weapons to the country.
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Moroccans protest in Rabat against high cost of living
Oct 24, 2022 10:01Moroccans have rallied in the capital in protest at the rise in prices and the high cost of living.
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UN halts visit to Australia after anti-torture mission barred
Oct 24, 2022 09:48The United Nations has decided to suspend its anti-torture mission to Australia after inspectors were denied entry into several jails, calling it a “clear breach” of international obligations.
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Europe in economic turmoil, French Police clash with protesters
Oct 24, 2022 09:43France is facing protests over the cost of living crisis fueled by soaring inflation. Police have clashed with the protesters venting anger in the capital Paris.
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Russia, Ukraine accuse each other of planning to deploy ‘dirty bomb’
Oct 24, 2022 04:45Russia has charged Ukraine with preparing a “provocation” involving the use of a “dirty bomb,” a device that uses explosives to scatter radioactive waste.