Asian markets drop as US inflation comes into view
Asian markets dipped Monday as investors look ahead to the release this week of key US inflation data that could provide a guide for the Federal Reserve's plans for interest rates going into the new year.
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Satirical Putin play stirs emotions in Bulgaria
A highly acclaimed satirical play about President Vladimir Putin and his allies facing a war crimes tribunal is making waves in Bulgaria, a country historically close to Russia.
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Indian army digs by hand to free 41 trapped tunnel workers
Indian military engineers were preparing to dig by hand Monday to reach 41 workers trapped in a collapsed road tunnel for 16 days, a rescue operation hit by repeated setbacks.
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Winter isn't coming: climate change hits Greek olive crop
Greek organic farmer Zaharoula Vassilaki looks with admiration at a huge olive tree on her property believed to be over two centuries old, still yielding despite a direct lightning hit years ago.
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Opening statements to begin in racketeering trial of rapper Young Thug
Opening statements in the long-awaited US gang conspiracy trial targeting rapper Young Thug are slated for Monday, with the prosecution expected to controversially present lyrics as evidence.
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Luxon sworn in as New Zealand prime minister
Former airline boss Christopher Luxon formally took office as New Zealand's prime minister on Monday, vowing to tame inflation and bring down interest rates.
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LAFC win at Seattle to set up Western final with Houston
Denis Bouanga grabbed the winner as defending MLS champions Los Angeles FC defeated the Seattle Sounders 1-0 on Sunday to set up a Western Conference final clash with the Houston Dynamo.
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Critically endangered Sumatran rhino born in Indonesia
A Sumatran rhino has been born in western Indonesia, officials said Monday, a rare sanctuary birth for the critically endangered animal with only several dozen believed to be left in the world.
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Biden to miss COP28 climate summit: US official
President Joe Biden will miss the latest UN climate summit in Dubai, after two years of attending the talks in hopes of highlighting US leadership, a US official said Sunday.
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Pope's moral force aims to 'tip' UN climate talks
He has used science to underpin his moral missives on climate change. Now Pope Francis hopes his historic presence at UN talks will help tip the balance in critical negotiations.
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