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November 30, 2022 5:03 AM

China's ex-leader Jiang Zemin, an influential reformer, has died at 96

Jiang Zemin rose to power in the aftermath of the Tiananmen Square protests and leaves a legacy of economic reforms — but also tight political control.

by Emily Feng and Louisa Lim

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November 30, 2022 4:00 AM

With French President Macron's state visit, expect a mix of diplomacy and glamour

The three-day visit to Washington, D.C., symbolizes the recovery of a key relationship that deteriorated over a submarine deal with Australia last year that infuriated Paris.

by Franco Ordoñez

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November 29, 2022 2:57 PM

Nigerian stowaways found on ship’s rudder in Canary Islands

Three men found on the Alithini II oil tanker at the Las Palmas port on Monday afternoon appeared to have symptoms of dehydration and hypothermia.

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November 29, 2022 12:46 PM

China's lockdown protests and rising COVID leave Xi Jinping with '2 bad options'

Extraordinary street protests in some Chinese cities and campuses over the weekend put Xi Jinping's controversial approach to the pandemic under the spotlight.

by John Ruwitch

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November 29, 2022 5:09 AM

What's at stake as the U.S. faces Iran at the World Cup

The U.S. has to beat Iran to advance, while Iran only has to tie. The match comes after controversy over flags, Iran's national anthem, and ongoing protests in Iran.

by Tom Goldman

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November 29, 2022 4:01 AM

The U.S.-Iran World Cup matchup puts a spotlight on Iran's protest movement

Iran's players have at times appeared to show solidarity with the protests, even as they say their focus is football. Thousands of protesters have been arrested and hundreds killed, rights groups say.

by Becky Sullivan and Peter Kenyon

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November 28, 2022 4:51 PM

Protester with rainbow flag runs onto field at World Cup

The protester was ushered away through a tunnel. It wasn’t immediately clear if the person faced any charges or had been detained by police.

by The Associated Press

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November 27, 2022 1:19 PM

Croatia downs Canada 4-1 at World Cup on Kramaric's 2 goals

Andrej Kramaric scored a pair of goals and Croatia crushed Canada’s hopes of advancing at its first World Cup in 36 years with a 4-1 victory.

by The Associated Press

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November 27, 2022 1:14 PM

Pop sensation Dua Lipa has been granted Albanian citizenship

President Bajram Begaj recognized Lipa, the daughter of Albanian immigrants, for her musical talents and contribution to spreading international awareness of Albania.

by Ashley Ahn

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November 27, 2022 10:47 AM

Pockets of shelling across Ukraine as wintry warfare looms

Officials say shelling by Russian forces has hit several areas in eastern and southern Ukraine overnight as utility crews continue a scramble to restore power, water and heating from widespread strikes.

by The Associated Press

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