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Businessman accused by Trafigura living in Dubai's Palm Jumeirah-court document

Indian businessman Prateek Gupta, whom commodity trader Trafigura has accused of “systematic fraud” regarding nickel shipments, is living in the sought-after Palm Jumeirah area of Dubai, London court documents said.

March 9, 2023 8:32 am
 

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Israeli women form human chains to protest planned judicial overhaul

To mark International Women’s Day, thousands of Israeli women formed human chains on Wednesday.

March 9, 2023 7:23 am
 

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New intelligence points to pro-Ukraine group in Nord Stream attack -NYT

New intelligence reviewed by U.S. officials suggests that a pro-Ukraine group – likely comprised of Ukrainians or Russians – attacked the Nord Stream gas pipelines in September, but there are no firm conclusions, the New York Times reported on Tuesday.

March 9, 2023 6:14 am
 

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Pakistan police and ex-PM Khan's supporters clash, injuring several

Pakistani police lobbed tear gas shells and baton-charged supporters of former prime minister Imran Khan in clashes which injured several on both sides on Wednesday, a government minister and his party said.

March 9, 2023 5:38 am
 

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Oklahoma measure to legalize recreational marijuana headed for defeat

A ballot measure to legalize the recreational use of marijuana for adults in Oklahoma.

March 8, 2023 5:12 pm
 

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US set to lift COVID-19 testing requirements for travelers from China

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is set to end mandatory COVID-19 tests for travellers from China, joining other countries in dropping the requirements, a source briefed on the matter told Reuters.

March 8, 2023 4:27 pm
 

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Canada repeals historic laws targeting women, LGBTQ community

Canada has expunged historic indecency and anti-abortion laws targeting women and the LGBTQ community, the government said, in a criminal justice system reform that will allow people convicted under such offences to clear their records.

March 8, 2023 3:31 pm
 

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U.S. judge rules Missouri state gun law is unconstitutional

A Missouri state law that declared several federal gun laws “invalid” is unconstitutional, a U.S. federal judge ruled, handing the U.S. Justice Department a victory in its bid to get the law tossed out.

March 8, 2023 2:20 pm
 

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U.S. says intel indicates pro-Ukrainian group sabotaged Nord Stream pipelines -NY Times

New intelligence reviewed by U.S. officials indicates that a pro-Ukrainian group sabotaged the Nord Stream pipelines.

March 8, 2023 12:50 pm
 

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China warns U.S. to stop suppression or risk 'conflict'

The United States should change its “distorted” attitude towards China or “conflict and confrontation” will follow.

March 8, 2023 11:04 am
 

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Georgians throw stones, petrol bombs at police in protest over new law

Protesters in the small ex-Soviet state of Georgia threw petrol bombs and stones at police on Tuesday night after parliament gave its initial backing to a draft law on “foreign agents” which critics say represents an authoritarian shift.

March 8, 2023 10:22 am
 

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UK tells small-boat migrants: we will detain and deport you

Britain has set out details of a new law barring the entry of asylum seekers arriving in small boats across the Channel, a proposal some charities say could be impractical and criminalise the efforts of thousands of genuine refugees.

March 8, 2023 9:08 am

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