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Retreat of Syrian Forces Threatens 'Saigon Moment' for Russia
Moscow’s support for the Assad regime has helped it project power throughout the region.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 7 -
Polls close in Ghana's general election in the shadow of the worst economic crisis in a generation
Voting has officially closed in most polling centres throughout Ghana, bringing to an end the presidential and legislative elections poised to be a litmus test for democracy in a region shaken by ...ABC News - Dec. 7 -
Ghana heads to the polls amid deepening economic crisis
Once one of Africa’s economic powerhouses, Ghana has struggled with a cost-of-living crisis and high inflation. Millions of Ghanaians have headed to the polls in a presidential election after a ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
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Ghanaians go to the polls with the backdrop of the worst economic crisis in a generation
Voters in the west African nation of Ghana willl cast their ballots in a general election poised to be a litmus test for democracy in a region shaken by extremist violence and coupsABC News - Dec. 7 -
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Rachel Reeves to pledge ‘ambitious’ economic partnership with EU
UK chancellor will promise to fully honour post-Brexit deals in meeting with bloc’s finance ministersFinancial Times - Dec. 7 -
Pete Hegseth's lawyer threatens extortion lawsuit against accuser
Pete Hegseth's lawyer threatened an extortion lawsuit against his client's sexual assault accuser if Hegseth is not confirmed as secretary of Defense. Tim Parlatore told CNN that the woman who has ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
As Trump Threatens Tariffs, Europe and South America Strengthen Ties
The European Union and four South American countries have reached an agreement to establish one of the largest trade zones in the world.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Environmental Sensing Is Here, Tracking Everything from Forest Fires to Threatened Species
The internet of things turned every device in your house into a smart something. Now it’s coming for nature—to track forest fires and tree health or to listen out for threatened animals.Wired - Dec. 6 -
Judge Mathis faces lawsuit for allegedly threatening to shoot a city worker
A Los Angeles man is gearing up to sue reality TV star Judge Greg Mathis for allegedly threatening to shoot him while he was working for the city outside Mathis' home.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 6 -
Formula 1 Driver Said Max Verstappen Threatened to ‘Put Me in the Wall’
Ahead of the Qatar Grand Prix, Mercedes driver George Russell said that “people have been bullied by Max for years now.”The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Political Turmoil Adds to the Economic Woes of South Korea
Even before a short-lived declaration of martial law thrust the country into crisis, the economy faced grim prospects.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Secret court hearing threatens the First Amendment and more
President-elect Trump has been urged to reconsider his opposition to the PRESS Act, a bipartisan bill to protect journalists' sources, as journalist Catherine Herridge's case threatens to undermine ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
George Russell claims Max Verstappen threatened to ‘put my head in the wall’
Mercedes driver revealed tensions boiled over in Qatar World champion was ‘going to purposefully crash into me’ George Russell has claimed his Formula One rival Max Verstappen threatened him ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
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'Third nuclear age' threatens the West, armed forces chief warns
Only a "remote chance" Russia would directly attack the UK if the countries were at war, Admiral Radakin said.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
Analysis: Barnier downfall threatens to set a pattern for what lies ahead
Paris correspondent Hugh Schofield asks if the next French prime minister will face the same fate as Michel Barnier.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
Boeing whistleblower says company's "toxic culture" threatened workers' safety
A Boeing Space whistleblower spoke out about alleged retaliation he faced from the company, claiming there was a "toxic culture" that threatened workers' safety. The accusation comes as the company ...CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Inflation threatens Fed rate-cut expectations once again. Here’s why.
With investors looking toward Friday’s November nonfarm-payrolls report, market participants see the potential that it could be overshadowed by an entirely different set of data: next Wednesday’s ...MarketWatch - Dec. 4 -
South Korea’s Martial Law Turmoil Threatens Pacific Alliance With U.S. and Japan
Donald J. Trump had been seen as the main risk factor for the partnership between Tokyo, Seoul and Washington. Then came martial law in South Korea.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Trump nominates Peter Navarro as senior economic adviser
China hawk who served in president-elect’s first term was imprisoned for contempt of Congress over 2021 Capitol attackFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
If Trump’s tariffs start a trade war, it would be an economic disaster | Mark Weisbrot
The president-elect’s two main arguments for his tariff threat – to reduce migration and to combat drugs – are not credible. “To me, the most beautiful word in the dictionary is tariff, and it’s my ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
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France's political chaos casts long shadow over economic growth
"At a time when economic growth in France is slowing markedly, this is bad news. The public deficit will remain high, debt will continue to grow," ING analysts said.CNBC - Dec. 4 -
Weak Australian economic growth hits dollar
Public spending offsets subdued consumer demand in ‘two-speed’ economyFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Judge in Hunter Biden tax case rebukes president’s claims of unfair treatment
The federal judge overseeing Hunter Biden’s tax case issued a sharp rebuke of President Biden’s claims his son was unfairly prosecuted in new court filings Tuesday night. U.S. District Judge Mark ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Trump’s economic plans may encounter a problem many Americans know all too well: Crushing debt
None of President-elect Donald Trump’s plans for boosting domestic production have “a chance” unless this happens, says one economist.MarketWatch - Dec. 3 -
Economic hardship looms over Ghana as country readies for polls
Election is being contested between vice-president Mahamudu Bawumia and former president John Mahama, under whom corruption ballooned. When the Ghanaian opposition leader Nana Akufo-Addo won the ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Trump appears to threaten Hamas with 'all hell to pay' over hostages
The US president-elect vows a response if captives in Gaza are not released by the time he returns to the White House.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Israel-Hezbollah cease-fire threatened after barrage of attacks
Israel and Hezbollah traded new attacks Monday, stoking concerns their fragile cease-fire could unravel less than one week after going into effect, but the Biden administration insists the deal is ...NBC News - Dec. 3 -
Biden’s pardon of son Hunter threatens to tarnish legacy
President Biden’s decision to pardon his son Hunter in his final full month in the White House is threatening to erode his legacy as he prepares to leave office. Biden is set to conclude his one ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Who are the rebels threatening Assad's grip on Syria?
The long-running civil war has unexpectedly sprung back into the spotlightBBC News - Dec. 3 -
‘It’s nonstop’: how noise pollution threatens the return of Norway’s whales
Recordings by biologist Heike Vester reveal how oil and gas exploration as well as cruises, fishing boats and even whale-watchers are adding to the din underwater. From the moment that the ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Renewed fighting threatens fragile Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire
Despite the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah, the back-and-forth violence doesn't appear to be going away. Both sides say the other is violating the deal. Matthew Levitt, a Middle ...CBS News - Dec. 2 -
Trump threatens 100% tariffs on BRICS nations over effort to replace dollar
President-elect Donald Trump is vowing to impose 100% tariffs on BRICS nations unless they commit to not developing a new currency. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady joins to explain ...CBS News - Dec. 2 -
Middle East latest: Israel and Hezbollah trade fire, threatening Lebanon ceasefire
The Lebanese militant group Hezbollah has fired into a disputed border zone held by IsraelABC News - Dec. 2 -
Why is Trump threatening a 100% tariff on the BRICS nations?
Donald Trump said the U.S. would hit Brazil, Russia and six other countries with a crushing tariff if they sought to challenge the dollar.CBS News - Dec. 2 -
Tensions Rise Among Russia’s Elite as Economic Growth Slows
The slowdown is worrying for the Kremlin but not serious enough to significantly hobble its war effort.The New York Times - Dec. 2
