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Italy’s major unions stage nationwide strike over pension reform.
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Russian Drone Strike Hits Dnipro Railway Station, Killing 14 People
A Russian drone strike hit a crowded railway station in the central-eastern Ukrainian city of Dnipro, killing 14 people and injuring 14 others. The attack
El Salvador Deploys 2,000 Troops to Haiti Following Kidnapping of Security Personnel
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Canada Takes Equity Stake in AI Firm Cohere With C$1.6 Billion Investment
The Canadian federal government has announced a direct investment of up to C$1.6 billion (US$1.1 billion) in Toronto-based artificial intelligence firm Coh
Crypto Exchange KuCoin Ends Services for Users in Russia and Belarus
Seychelles-registered cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin announced this week that it is winding down its services for users located in Russia and Belarus. The
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