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Iran's economic ties to Dubai hard to break despite war

In the markets of old Dubai, saffron, cumin, pistachios and almonds from Iran still fill the stalls, as if the two shores of the Gulf were not separated by war.

Alabama Legislature Passes Weakened Utility Reform Bill Amid Allegations of Alabama Power Influence

Alabama lawmakers have passed a significantly altered version of utility reform legislation, stripping away mandatory public rate hearings and profit caps for Alabama Power that had previously won unanimous support in the House. The swift passage of the bill, which reshapes the Public Service Commission’s structure, has drawn sharp criticism from energy watchdogs and some legislators who allege the changes were driven by intense lobbying from the state’s dominant electric utility during a critical window between legislative sessions.

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'Planet Earth is big enough': Biden, Xi vow to ease tensions

US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping shook hands and pledged to reduce soaring tensions between the superpowers Wednesday as they met for the first time in a year at a high-stakes summit in California.

'Dynasty' to diplomacy for Xi-Biden summit estate

Don't expect Joan Collins to show up, but the California estate where Joe Biden and Xi Jinping met Wednesday is perhaps best known as the setting of the 1980s soap opera "Dynasty".

Biden, Xi vow to reduce tensions at key summit

US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping shook hands and pledged to steer their countries away from conflict Wednesday as they met for the first time in a year at a high-stakes summit in California.

Biden, Xi pledge to reduce tensions at summit

US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping shook hands Wednesday and pledged to reduce tensions as they met for the first time in a year at a high-stakes summit in California.

Weah and Boakai in close race for Liberian presidency as vote count begins

Vote counting was under way in Liberia Wednesday, the day after a presidential run-off between football legend George Weah and ex-vice president Joseph Boaka, with the challenger taking a narrow early lead.

Biden, Xi head into high-stakes summit

US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping will try to prevent the superpowers' rivalry spilling into conflict when they meet for the first time in a year at a high-stakes summit in San Francisco on Wednesday.

France issues 'historic' arrest warrant for Syria's Assad

France has issued an international arrest warrant for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad accused of complicity in crimes against humanity and war crimes over chemical attacks in 2013, plaintiffs in the case said Wednesday.

Spain PM defends contested Catalan amnesty before vote of confidence

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez defended Wednesday his controversial amnesty deal for Catalonia's separatists needed to secure another term in office, telling parliament the measure is necessary to "heal the wounds" opened by the region's failed 2017 secession bid.

Czech court nixes ex-PM Babis's acquittal in EU fraud case

Former Czech billionaire premier Andrej Babis will go back to court over an EU fraud case after an appeals court cancelled his acquittal, a specialised judiciary website said Wednesday.

Russia admits Ukrainian troops on occupied bank of Dnipro river

Russia said Wednesday for the first time that some Ukrainian troops had established positions on the Moscow-held side of the Dnipro river, the vast waterway that splits the frontline in southern Ukraine.

US stocks extend gains on hopes of a soft landing

Stock markets rose further Wednesday after slowing US inflation dampened expectations of more interest rate hikes, with some traders even betting on cuts next year.

US retail sales, producer prices register October fall

Retail sales in the United States fell slightly in October, according to government data published Wednesday, fueled by a large drop in consumer spending at furniture and home furnishing stores.

UK govt doubles down on Rwanda migrant policy despite court defeat

The UK government vowed Wednesday to persevere with a controversial plan to send migrants to Rwanda, despite the Supreme Court upholding a lower court ruling that it was unlawful and should not go ahead.

Alarm as Israel raids Gaza hospital in war on Hamas

Israeli soldiers on Wednesday raided and then combed through Gaza's main hospital, a key objective in their war on Hamas but which has raised fears for thousands of patients and other civilians trapped inside.

Russia admits Ukraine has positions on Russian-held bank of Dnipro river

Russia said Wednesday for the first time that some Ukrainian troops had established positions on the Russian-held side of the Dnipro river, the vast waterway that splits the frontline in southern Ukraine.

UK Supreme Court rejects contentious Rwanda migrant policy

The UK Supreme Court rejected Wednesday a controversial government plan to send migrants to Rwanda and upheld a lower court ruling that it was unlawful, in a major setback for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

Stocks rally as inflation cools in US, Europe

Major Asian stock markets surged and European indices extended gains Wednesday, with sentiment lifted by news of sharply-slowing inflation in the United States and Europe.

Greta Thunberg denies public order offence after London arrest

Swedish campaigner Greta Thunberg on Wednesday denied a public order offence, after she was arrested at a demonstration against the energy industry in central London.

UN says more than 200,000 people displaced in recent Myanmar fighting

More than 200,000 people have been displaced by fighting in Myanmar after an alliance of ethnic minority groups launched an offensive against the military last month, the United Nations said on Wednesday.

Israeli troops raid Gaza's main hospital

Israeli forces raided Gaza's largest hospital Wednesday, targeting what they say is a Hamas command centre in tunnels beneath thousands of patients and civilians seeking refuge from intense combat.

'Raise your hands': Israel raids hospital in centre of Gaza war

Israeli forces, some wearing facemasks and firing guns into the air, raided early Wednesday Gaza's biggest hospital which was packed with thousands of Palestinian patients and displaced people, in the army's battle against Hamas.

UK Supreme Court to decide fate of contentious Rwanda migrant policy

The UK Supreme Court will rule Wednesday on whether a controversial government plan to send migrants to Rwanda is lawful, a decision with major political ramifications for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

Israeli troops enter Gaza's main hospital

Israeli forces raided Gaza's largest hospital Wednesday, targeting what they say is a Hamas command centre in tunnels beneath thousands of patients and civilians seeking refuge from intense combat.

Biden, Xi set for high-stakes summit

US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping will try to stop the superpowers' rivalry spilling into conflict when they meet for the first time in a year at a high-stakes summit in San Francisco on Wednesday.

Stocks extend global rally as US inflation reinforces rate hopes

Equities surged Wednesday and the dollar struggled after slower-than-forecast US inflation was seen as all but putting to bed any chance of another interest rate hike, even allowing traders to bet on a series of cuts in the new year.

Sanchez to face Spanish parliament to seek new term

Pedro Sanchez will seek a new term as Spain's prime minister in parliament Wednesday, after securing the backing of Catalan separatists in exchange for a controversial amnesty.

Indian rescuers send medicine to tunnel workers trapped for four days

Indian rescuers said Wednesday they had sent medicine to 40 men trapped after the road tunnel they were building collapsed, as frantic efforts to free them entered a fourth day.

China, US pledge climate cooperation ahead of Xi-Biden meet

China and the United States pledged Wednesday to work more closely together to fight global warming, declaring the climate crisis the "one of the greatest challenges of our time".

Biden says China has 'real problems' ahead of key US summit with Xi

US President Joe Biden said Tuesday that China has "real problems," speaking at a fundraiser in San Francisco on the eve of an eagerly awaited meeting in the US city between himself and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping.

Israeli troops enter Gaza hospital

Israeli forces stormed Gaza's largest hospital Wednesday, targeting what they believe is a Hamas command centre housed among thousands of ailing and sheltering civilians.

Five years on, France still scarred by 'yellow vest' revolt

Five years after hundreds of thousands of people swarmed through French cities in a show of rage against President Emmanuel Macron's policies, France still bears the scars of the revolt.

German govt spending plans at risk as court rules

Germany's top court will decide Wednesday whether the government broke debt rules enshrined in the constitution, potentially throwing its spending plans into disarray and further fuelling tensions in the ruling coalition.

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