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Cuba loses power as Hurricane Rafael makes landfall as Category 3 storm
The hurricane, dubbed Hurricane Rafael, is the fifth to make landfall in the Atlantic Ocean this year. The hurricane comes toward the tail-end of hurricane season, which concludes at the end of November.
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Trump win sparks mad scramble among European leaders to curry favor, Pope silent, Zelensky hopeful
From across the political spectrum, European leaders were quick to pat the former and future president on the back.
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Trump ally elected governor of Puerto Rico
Islanders ignored U.S. media circus over "floating island of garbage" joke amid prominence of power grid issues in their own election.
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Taliban warns of potential 'reaction' if U.S. doesn't withdraw from Afghanistan
Negotiator says failure to meet deadline would be a "violation of the agreement."
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Chinese military bans Tesla cars, cites security concerns over onboard cameras
Chinese owners of Tesla electric cars will not be able to take them onto Chinese military property.
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China brings Canada businessman Spavor to trial for espionage in closed-door trial, sparking outcry
"We are deeply troubled by the lack of transparency surrounding these proceedings," said Jim Nickel, a Canadian Embassy official in Beijing.
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Debate showdown? Russia’s Putin challenges Biden to a live public 'discussion'
"I want to propose to President Biden to continue our discussion, but on the condition that we do it basically live, as it's called. Without any delays and directly in an open, direct discussion," Putin reportedly said.
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Japan court says same-sex marriage should be allowed, decision considered key step to legalization
The court’s ruling has no immediate legal effect, and same-sex couples are still not allowed to marry.
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Relocate 2022 Olympics, end Chinese trade agreements over Uyghur genocide, say human rights experts
The 151 nations under the Genocide Convention with China should fulfill their obligations to not be complicit in genocide.
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Away from the negotiating table, Biden has acquiesced to some Iranian demands
Experts say the Biden administration may be showing more force with Iran than initially expected, but several concessions are cropping up. Congress is already stirring on feared sanctions relief.
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Americans turn on China, see enemy rather than trading partner, polls show
A recent Pew poll found 89% of Americans consider China a competitor or enemy, rather than a partner.
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North Korea warns U.S. not to 'cause a stink' before Seoul meeting
“If it wants to sleep in peace for coming four years, it had better refrain from causing a stink at its first step," Kim Yo Jong said.
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Romney: 'Boycott' China Olympics by sending delegation of dissidents, not keeping home athletes
"The president should invite Chinese dissidents, religious leaders and ethnic minorities to represent us," Romney said.