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Iranians stage new protest actions despite crackdown
Iranian students protested and shopkeepers went on strike despite a widening crackdown, according to reports on social media, as demonstrations...
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UN chief hopeful Russia will extend grain deal
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres hoped Russia would extend the deal that gives safe passage to Ukrainian grain shipments. The...
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At least 326 killed in Iran crackdown, say NGOs
Iranian security forces have killed at least 326 people in a crackdown on nationwide protests since Mahsa Amini's death in...
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UN, Russia hold talks on grain, fertilizer exports
United Nations chiefs held talks with Russian officials on the Black Sea agreements on exporting grain and fertilizers, eight days...
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US Congress gives Boeing a reprieve on 737 Max cockpit changes
The bill requires Boeing to make some enhancements to the jets, but allows the Federal Aviation Administration to approve both the 737 MAX 7 and 737 MAX 10 without mandating an overhaul of the crew alerting systems. The bill requires the enhancements to be installed on other MAX models within three years.
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‘Most APEC members condemn war in Ukraine’
Asia-Pacific leaders added their voices to international pressure on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, issuing a summit statement saying "most" of them condemned the war. The 21 members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum issued a joint declaration in Bangkok criticizing the conflict and the global economic turmoil it has unleashed.
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