Saudi Arabia’s World Cup bid gathers pace – but at what cost to human life

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Thousands of Tommy Robinson supporters gather in central London

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Trump fears overshadow US offshore wind gathering

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Hundreds gather at hoax Dublin Halloween parade

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At a Glitzy Saudi Investment Forum, Almost No Mention of War

Saudi Arabia and its Gulf neighbors are seeking to reassure foreign investors that it’s still safe to do business amid the turmoil around the Mideast.

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Saudi Aramco Profit Falls on Oil-Price Weakness

The oil company said lower oil prices and refining margins pushed down profit, adding it plans to pay dividends of $31.05 billion.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 5

Two Saudi officers killed in Yemen attack

Riyadh officials attribute training camp assault to ‘lone wolf’ soldier

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Kimmich on Saudi WC vote: Players aren't experts

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Ronaldo's Saudi title hopes hurt by Aubameyang

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China's industrial profits plunge at fastest pace since the pandemic

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U.S. economy grew at a 2.8% pace in the third quarter, less than expected

Gross domestic product was expected to increase at a 3.1% annualized pace in the third quarter.

Business - CNBC - October 30

US economy grew at a sturdy 2.8 percent pace in third quarter

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Politics - The Hill - October 30

The U.S. economy grew at a 2.8% pace in the third quarter, less than expected

The U.S. economy posted another solid though slightly disappointing period of growth in the third quarter, propelled higher by strong consumer spending that has defied expectations for a slowdown.

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Consumer spending powered gains despite still-high interest rates, indicating healthy, reslilient conditions.

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