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The US placed sanctions on Shohrat Zakir, the former chairman of the government in Chinas Xinjiang region.

US Hits Chinese, North Korean Firms With Sanctions

US hits Chinese, North Korean firms with sanctions

US Economy: Consumer Sentiment Rises In December

Singles' Day has become a closely watched gauge of consumer sentiment in the world's second-largest economy

Consumer Sentiment has risen to 70.4 from 67.4 this December with economic conditions and index of consumer expectations also rising during the holiday season.

Hungary Court Avoids EU Conflict After Orban Challenge

The ruling is the latest chapter in a string of tussles that Orban's government has had with Brussels over legislation on issues such as LGBTQ people, independent media and civil society

Hungary court avoids EU conflict after Orban challenge

Cypriot Energy Minister Natasa Pilides stands alongside Qatari ambassador Ali Yousef al-Mulla (2nd), Qatar Energy's Ali al-Mana (R) and Varnavas Theodossiou (L), a lead country manager for ExxonMobil, after signing a hydrocarbon exploration contract

ExxonMobil, Qatar Sign Cyprus Gas Deal Despite Turkey Opposition

ExxonMobil, Qatar sign Cyprus gas deal despite Turkey opposition

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk will personally drop by at the "Giga Fest"

Elon Musk Sold $963M In Tesla Stock, All His Houses, Says He Wants To Be An Influencer

Elon Musk claims he wants to quit all his jobs and be an influencer because he'd have more free time on his hands.

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Children's Robes Sold On Amazon, Walmart Recalled Over Burn Risk

At least 10,000 children's robes are affected by the recall and the buyers are eligible for a full refund.

Ruhollah Zam was executed weeks after leaving France on a mysterious trip to Iraq

One Year On, Iranian Dissident's Execution Rattles Exiles

One year on, Iranian dissident's execution rattles exiles

A candidate for Palestinian council elections shows a pocket mirror included in campaign merchandise that an all-woman list is offering as part of their distinctly feminine campaign merchandise

All-woman List Eyes Breakthrough In Palestinian Poll

All-woman list eyes breakthrough in Palestinian poll

Demonstrators blocked a highway in Serbia's capital Belgrade at the beginning of December to protest against Anglo-Australian company Rio Tinto's plan to mine lithium in the Jadar Valley

'Nobody's Dump': Lithium Mine Stirs Unrest In Serbia

'Nobody's dump': Lithium mine stirs unrest in Serbia

Taiwan is investigating whether a mouse bite may have been responsible for a lab worker testing positive for the coronavirus

Taiwan Probing If Lab Mouse Bite Behind Coronavirus Infection

Taiwan probing if lab mouse bite behind coronavirus infection

Daimler Truck was trading at 28 euros on Friday morning, shortly after the open of the stock exchange, valuing the new company at 23 billion euros ($26 billion)

Daimler Truck Rolls Into Stock Market After Mercedes Split

Daimler Truck rolls into stock market after Mercedes split

RSA America's marketing platform keeps independent grocers relevant to their target market

5 Things To Know About RSA America

Big brands can easily provide customers with a hassle-free shopping experience. But how can independent grocers cope and stay relevant within their marketplace?

Muratov And Novaya Gazeta: Russia's Independent Media Stalwarts

Muratov and Novaya Gazeta: Russia's independent media stalwarts

Gul Kakar's collection, some of which dates back to 1850, is housed inside the city's police headquarters compound

Father Time: Pakistan's Lonely Clock Collector

Father time: Pakistan's lonely clock collector

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JK Rowling Net Worth: ‘Harry Potter’ Author Among Richest 1% In The World

“Harry Potter” author J.K. Rowling is one of the richest authors in the world.

One of ICANN's priorities for the coming years is to ensure that 28 commonly used writing scripts are usable across the internet

Internet Guardians Want To Break Web's Language Barriers

Internet guardians want to break web's language barriers

Assange's fiancee, Stella Moris, with whom he has two small children, has spearheaded the campaign for his release, calling the case a battle for media freedom

US Wins British Court Appeal Paving Way For Assange Extradition

US wins British court appeal paving way for Assange extradition

Sudanese journalists rally in front of "Hala 96" radio station's headquarters in the capital Khartoum

Sudan Youth Radio Gagged For 6 Weeks After Coup

Sudan youth radio gagged for 6 weeks after coup

Shoruk Shaheen smiles at a clinic in Gaza City after undergoing dimple creation surgery

Women In Blockaded Gaza Seek Dimple Surgery To Brighten Smile

Women in blockaded Gaza seek dimple surgery to brighten smile

Maria Ressa, co-founder of the news website Rappler, and Dmitry Muratov, chief editor of the independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta, won the Nobel Prize for 'their efforts to safeguard freedom of expression'

Nobel Winner Ressa Says Social Media Firms Fuelling 'Toxic Sludge'

Nobel winner Ressa says social media firms fuelling 'toxic sludge'

China has spent decades successfully encouraging Taiwan's diplomatic allies to switch sides, including three others in Latin America in recent years

Nicaragua Switches Diplomatic Recognition From Taiwan To China

Nicaragua switches diplomatic recognition from Taiwan to China

Under pressure: President Roch Marc Christian Kabore

Demand For 'Government Of Fighters' In Troubled Burkina As PM Quits

Demand for 'government of fighters' in troubled Burkina as PM quits

Sports, 'Squid Game' and Alec Baldwin dominated Google searches this year

Why Won't Google Raise Worker Pay To Match Inflation?

Google announced they won't be raising pay to match inflation citing company benefits and that they will raise wages based on performance.

Sarah Jessica Parker, heroine of "Sex and the City" (R), poses with her new co-star Sara Ramirez

Life At 50: 'Sex And The City' Women Back For New Chapter

Life at 50: 'Sex and the City' women back for new chapter

The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York reopened to the public after a six-month shutdown due to coronavirus restrictions

Why The Sackler Name Will No Longer Appear At The Met

The Sackler family's name was removed from 7 Met exhibits, the museum announced Thursday.

Supporters of US President Donald Trump, including member of the QAnon conspiracy group Jake Angeli, aka Yellowstone Wolf (C), enter the US Capitol

Biden Rings The Alarm On State Of Democracy Worldwide

Biden rings the alarm on state of democracy worldwide

Scholz said his government would act 'quickly and decisively when it is necessary'

Pandemic, Diplomacy: Germany's New Govt Takes Charge

Pandemic, diplomacy: Germany's new govt takes charge

The US Food and Drug Administration has expanded authorization of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid booster to include 16- and 17-year-olds

US Authorizes Pfizer Covid Booster For People Aged 16 And 17

US authorizes Pfizer Covid booster for people aged 16 and 17

People protest in front of the Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Washington, DC for Jamal Khashoggi, a Saudi journalist killed by a team of assassins at the Saudi Arabian consulate in Istanbul in 2018

Washington To Rename Street In Front Of Saudi Embassy 'Jamal Khashoggi Way'

Washington to rename street in front of Saudi embassy 'Jamal Khashoggi Way'

Facebook's parent company Meta is opening its virtual reality platform to the public in North America

Facebook Opens Virtual World App To Public, Inching Toward Metaverse

Facebook opens virtual world app to public, inching toward metaverse

Convicted murderer Bigler Stouffer, 79, was executed by lethal injection in Oklahoma

US Carries Out 11th Execution Of 2021, Fewest In Decades

US carries out 11th execution of 2021, fewest in decades

American Airlines scaled back its 2022 schedule due to delays in the Boeing 787

American Airlines Trims 2022 Flights Due To Boeing Delays

American Airlines trims 2022 flights due to Boeing delays

Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Ressa takes a selfie with fellow winner Dmitry Muratov as both warn of ongoing threats to press freedom

Nobel Peace Laureates Slam Persistant Threat To Press Freedom

Nobel Peace laureates slam persistant threat to press freedom

Factfile on what we know so far about the Omicron coronavirus variant.

EU Watchdog Says Omicron 'Mostly Mild' As WHO Warns On Vaccine Hoarding

EU watchdog says Omicron 'mostly mild' as WHO warns on vaccine hoarding

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