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The death toll from COVID-19 has crossed 6 million, the latest tragic milestone as the pandemic enters its third year
Mar 7, 2022

The death toll from COVID-19 has crossed 6 million, the latest tragic milestone as the pandemic enters its third year

The death toll from COVID-19 has crossed 6 million, the latest tragic milestone as the pandemic enters its third year...

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Brent crude up $12, shares sink as Ukraine conflict deepens
Mar 7, 2022

Brent crude up $12, shares sink as Ukraine conflict deepens

The price of oil has jumped more than $12 a barrel and shares are sharply lower as the conflict in Ukraine deepens amid mounting calls for harsher sanctions against Russia...

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China seeing new surge in cases despite 'zero tolerance'
Mar 7, 2022

China seeing new surge in cases despite 'zero tolerance'

China is seeing a new surge in COVID-19 cases across the vast country, despite its draconian “zero tolerance" approach to dealing with outbreaks...

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Oil prices jump more than $10 a barrel, shares sink as US mulls calling for ban on imports of crude from Russia
Mar 7, 2022

Oil prices jump more than $10 a barrel, shares sink as US mulls calling for ban on imports of crude from Russia

Oil prices jump more than $10 a barrel, shares sink as US mulls calling for ban on imports of crude from Russia...

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S. Korean wildfire destroys 159 homes, forces 6,200 to flee
Mar 5, 2022

S. Korean wildfire destroys 159 homes, forces 6,200 to flee

Thousands of South Korean firefighters and troops are battling a large wildfire that tore through an eastern coastal area and temporarily threatened a nuclear power station and a liquified natural gas...

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China cuts economic growth goal as it tries to reverse slump
Mar 5, 2022

China cuts economic growth goal as it tries to reverse slump

China has cut its annual economic growth target to its lowest level in decades as Beijing tries to reverse a slump at a time when Russia’s war on Ukraine is pushing up oil prices and roiling the globa...

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China's legislature to meet with economy, Ukraine backdrop
Mar 4, 2022

China's legislature to meet with economy, Ukraine backdrop

China’s 3,000-member ceremonial parliament will open its annual session Saturday with the government facing a slowing economy and international pressure over its refusal to condemn Russia’s invasion o...

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Asian shares slide as Russia shells Ukraine nuclear plant
Mar 4, 2022

Asian shares slide as Russia shells Ukraine nuclear plant

Shares have fallen in Asia after another bumpy day on Wall Street, as investors remain concerned about the broader impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine...

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Attackers kill 8 technicians in Indonesia's Papua province
Mar 3, 2022

Attackers kill 8 technicians in Indonesia's Papua province

Attackers believed to be West Papua separatist rebels have killed eight technicians repairing a remote telecommunications tower in Indonesia’s restive Papua province...

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Asian stocks rise after Fed chair supports smaller rate hike
Mar 3, 2022

Asian stocks rise after Fed chair supports smaller rate hike

Asian stock markets have rebounded and oil prices climbed after the head of the Federal Reserve said he supports a smaller rise in interest rates than some expected...

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