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Tensions Spike in Mozambique After Killing of 2 Political Activists
Leading supporters of the top opposition presidential candidate, Venâncio Mondlane, were fatally shot in their car following an election marred by allegations of fraud.World - The New York Times - October 19 -
Nikon seeks to diversify beyond cameras and chips amid geopolitical tensions
Japanese company’s chipmaking equipment has escaped US export restrictions to China but situation is volatile, says chiefWorld - Financial Times - October 20 -
Beirut divided: Israeli strikes fuel Lebanon’s sectarian tensions
Arrival of displaced people from southern areas of country spurs rising paranoia and raises fears of intercommunal violenceWorld - Financial Times - October 21 -
‘Sowing terror’: fears Israeli strikes will stoke sectarian tensions in Lebanon
Israeli military accused of attacking buildings hosting displaced people, sparking communal division. Ali Daher first heard the explosion and then he felt the pain. An Israeli aircraft loitering ...World - The Guardian - October 21 -
Fresh tension grips Bangladesh as student protesters demand president's resignation
Political tension in Bangladesh is growing after a leading student group called for the country’s figurehead president to resign over his comments that appeared to call into question former Prime ...World - ABC News - October 23 -
Political yard signs stolen and vandalized as election tensions rise
Political yard signs across the country are being vandalized and stolen ahead of the 2024 presidential election. This comes as a man was arrested for firing bullets in a Democratic National ...Politics - NBC News - October 24 -
Why U.S.-Russia tensions have sent palladium prices soaring
Palladium futures rallied Thursday to their highest price of the year, buoyed by the suggestion of sanctions on exports of the metal from Russia, which is the world’s largest exporter.Business - MarketWatch - October 24 -
Russian tensions expose faultlines in South Africa’s unity government
Cyril Ramaphosa angered the ANC’s largest coalition partner by calling Vladimir Putin a ‘valued friend’World - Financial Times - October 27 -
Bolivia’s Morales says vehicle fired upon as political tensions rise
Bolivian ex-president Evo Morales said on Sunday his vehicle was fired upon amid rising political tensions in the South American country between a faction around the iconic former leader and the ...Top stories - NBC News - October 27 -
Tensions escalate after Iran says it will respond to Israel’s airstrikes
The Middle East is on edge as Iran weighs its response to Israel's unprecedented airstrikes over the weekend. Meanwhile, the UN Security Council is set to hold an emergency meeting as tensions ...Top stories - NBC News - October 28 -
Iran’s defence budget set to soar as regional tensions rise
Recommendation to parliament for substantial increase in military spending comes after recent exchange of fire with IsraelWorld - Financial Times - October 29 -
Royal Mail couriers vote to strike as labour tensions mount
The union’s vote at the group’s eCourier unit casts a shadow over Daniel Křetínský’s £5.3bn takeover dealWorld - Financial Times - October 30 -
Abortion-related ads in Nebraska prompt tension between health department and doctors
Two abortion measures are on the Nebraska ballot. Its health department issued an alert suggesting that ads about Nebraska's abortion law had created “confusion.”Politics - NBC News - October 31 -
Maersk chief predicts intensifying trade tensions after US elections
Increasing gap between export growth from China and west could lead to increasing hostilities, says Vincent ClercWorld - Financial Times - October 31 -
ASEAN continues to emerge as a winner of U.S.-China trade tensions, IMF says
Southeast Asia has continued to emerge as an economic winner of increasing geopolitical tensions between China and the United States, according to the IMF.Business - CNBC - November 1 -
Japan and EU announce a security and defense partnership as regional tensions rise
Japan and the European Union have announced a security and defense partnership as they seek to step up military ties, including joint exercises and exchanges between their defense industries, amid ...World - ABC News - November 1 -
US says Iranian-American held in Iran as tensions high
An Iranian-American journalist who once worked for a U.S. government-funded broadcaster is believed to be detained by Iran for months nowTop stories - ABC News - November 3 -
Narendra Modi condemns attack on Hindu temple in Canada as tensions rise
Indian prime minister blames Sikh activists for clash in Brampton over which three people have been arrested. India’s prime minister, Narendra Modi, has condemned a “deliberate attack” on a Hindu ...World - The Guardian - November 4 -
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China is bracing for fresh tensions with Trump over trade, tech and Taiwan
As U.S. President-elect Donald Trump prepares for his second term in office, China is bracing for unpredictability in its ties with the United StatesTech - ABC News - November 7 -
Chinese exports soar as Beijing prepares for trade tensions with Trump
China could respond to aggressive new tariffs with bigger stimulus action or currency depreciation, say analystsWorld - Financial Times - November 7 -
Former NATO chief warns of tension in alliance with Trump's return to White House
James Stavridis, former NATO supreme allied commander, warned of "internal tension" in the alliance because President-elect Trump has made critical remarks about NATO in the past. "There'll be a ...Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago -
Niger junta bans French aid group amid tensions with France
Niger’s military junta has banned the French aid group Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development, or Acted, from working in the country amid tensions with FranceWorld - ABC News - Yesterday -
Trump, Putin's Avowed Personal Rapport Masks Deeper Tensions
Warm words between President-elect Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin don’t necessarily signal a thaw in relations between the U.S. and Russia.World - The Wall Street Journal - 19 hours ago -
Security tight for France-Israel soccer match amid rising tensions
Security is being increased around Paris for a soccer match between France and Israel. Authorities are on high alert in the wake of an outbreak of antisemitic violence against Israeli soccer fans ...Top stories - NBC News - 12 hours ago -
What to know about Paris tensions ahead of Israel-France soccer match
Tensions are high in Paris as some pro-Palestinian protests against Israel's war in Gaza are leading to violence ahead of a soccer match between Israel and France. CBS News' Chris Livesay reports ...Top stories - CBS News - 5 hours ago -
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Veterans demand better payout for gay ban
Leading charities have written to the prime minister, calling the average payments "unacceptably low".Top stories - BBC News - October 22 -
Veterans Dept. Investigating Acadia Healthcare for Insurance Fraud
Several federal agencies are investigating whether the large chain of psychiatric hospitals held patients without medical justification.Health - The New York Times - October 18
