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Vietnam struggles to break one of world's biggest coal addictions
China exports fall in October, first decline since 2020
China exports fall in October, first decline since 2020

China's exports shrank in October, the first such decline since mid-2020, customs authorities said Monday, as a domestic slowdown and the threat of global recession hit international trade.

November 07, 2022

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Biden says democracy at stake as Republicans eye 'red wave'
Biden says democracy at stake as Republicans eye 'red wave'

President Joe Biden pulled out the stops Sunday to mobilize US voters in defense of democracy, hoping to counter a Republican "red wave" in this week's midterms that could help set Donald Trump on a course back to the White House.

November 07, 2022

N. Korea vows 'overwhelming' response to US-South Korea war games
N. Korea vows 'overwhelming' response to US-South Korea war games

The North Korean military said its response to US-South Korean war drills would be "resolute and overwhelming", state media reported Monday.

November 07, 2022

Sabalenka stuns Swiatek to reach WTA Finals title match
Sabalenka stuns Swiatek to reach WTA Finals title match

Aryna Sabalenka toppled world number one Iga Swiatek 6-2, 2-6, 6-1 on Sunday to set up a title clash with Caroline Garcia at the season-ending WTA Finals.

November 07, 2022

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Ukrainian soldiers keep watch at recaptured border
Ukrainian soldiers keep watch at recaptured border

The Ukrainian commander points ahead. There's a bridge over the Donets River, then forest. Beyond it lies the Russian city of Belgorod.

November 07, 2022

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Africa's mega-cities look to mass transit to ease growing pains
Africa's mega-cities look to mass transit to ease growing pains

Tade Balogun times his commute like a military operation.

November 07, 2022