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October 22, 2022 7:21 AM

China's Communist Party moves to solidify Xi Jinping's power in leadership shuffle

Two notable members were removed from the upper leadership ranks. The congress also approved the addition of new wording to the party charter that cements Xi's role as the so-called core of the party.

by Emily Feng

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October 21, 2022 5:53 AM

Russian threats revive old nuclear fears in central Europe

Fighting around Ukraine’s nuclear power installations and Russia’s threats to use nuclear weapons have reawakened nuclear fears in Europe. This is especially felt in countries like Poland and Romania, which border Ukraine and would be particularly vulnerable in case of a radiological disaster.

by The Associated Press

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October 20, 2022 7:41 AM

UK's Truss quits after turmoil obliterated her authority

British Prime Minister Liz Truss has resigned — bowing to the inevitable after a tumultuous six-week term in which her policies triggered turmoil in financial markets and a rebellion in her party obliterated her authority.

by The Associated Press

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October 19, 2022 11:00 AM

Putin declares martial law in annexed regions of Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared martial law in the four regions of Ukraine that Moscow annexed. Putin didn’t immediately spell out the steps that would be taken under martial law but said his order was effective starting Thursday.

by The Associated Press

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October 19, 2022 10:13 AM

Enrollment in Korean classes has shot up. Thank K-pop

College student enrollment in language classes has plateaued in recent years, but enrollment in Korean language classes rose 78 percent from 2009 to 2016.

by Ashley Ahn

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October 19, 2022 7:07 AM

Some risks too big: Insurers withdraw from fossil projects

Insurance companies that have long said they'll cover anything, at the right price, are increasingly ruling out fossil fuel projects because of climate change — to cheers from environmental campaigners.

by The Associated Press

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October 18, 2022 6:44 AM

Liz Truss' waning power brings political plots, and jokes

This has not been a good week for Liz Truss. Britain's prime minister is scrambling to recover her grasp on power after her economic plans were ripped up and repudiated by a Treasury chief whom she was forced to appoint to avoid meltdown on the financial markets.

by The Associated Press

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October 18, 2022 4:59 AM

In Ukraine, trend lines point to escalation, not an endgame

When the question comes up on how the war in Ukraine ends, the debate tends to be brief. After eight months of fighting, most all the signs are pointing toward prolonged conflict.

by Greg Myre

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October 18, 2022 4:01 AM

What Xi Jinping's decade in power means for people in China — in their own words

Xi Jinping has become China's most powerful leader since Mao Zedong. NPR has been speaking with a broad range of Chinese people about the impact he has had. Here is what four of them had to say.

by John Ruwitch

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October 17, 2022 12:36 PM

U.S. hits al-Shabab finance facilitators with sanctions

Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control imposed the sanctions on more than a dozen individuals from Somalia and Yemen who are involved in al-Shabab's financing operations which in turn use those funds to assist in weapons procurement and recruitment activities.

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