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

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.

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Jordan aims to score big in global gaming industry

Jordan aims to score big in global gaming industry

For many, gaming is a waste of time. Hours lost staring at glowing screens. But Jordan is betting on its youth to capture a slice of a lucrative global market.

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German govt spending plans at risk as court rules

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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Asia extends global rally as US inflation slows more than thought

Asia extends global rally as US inflation slows more than thought

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, and even allowed traders to bet on a series of cuts in the new year.

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Israeli troops storm Gaza hospital

Israeli troops storm Gaza hospital

Israeli forces entered Gaza's largest hospital Wednesday, targeting a Hamas command centre they say is located below thousands of ailing and sheltering civilians.

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UK government to learn Rwanda migrant policy fate

UK government to learn Rwanda migrant policy fate

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

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Chinese troops will not replace Indians, Maldives leader says

Chinese troops will not replace Indians, Maldives leader says

The Maldives's incoming president Mohamed Muizzu has vowed to expel Indian troops after taking office later this week, but told AFP he does not want to redraw regional balance by bringing in Chinese forces instead.

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Japanese economy contracts in blow to Kishida

Japanese economy contracts in blow to Kishida

Japan's economy has gone into reverse, government data showed Wednesday, in a further blow to struggling Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.

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Benin struggles in battle to halt coastal erosion

Benin struggles in battle to halt coastal erosion

Along its Atlantic coast, Benin's government has spent millions of dollars to protect coastal communities from sea erosion. But Doris Alapini can only watch as waves tirelessly eat away at her land and the large seaside restaurant she built.

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Snapchat to add in-app Amazon shopping

Snapchat to add in-app Amazon shopping

Amazon on Tuesday confirmed it is partnering with Snapchat-parent Snap to let users of the ephemeral messaging service buy things from the online retail titan without leaving the app.

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