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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 -
Greece cites new trust of Turkey as the neighbors seek to ease tensions
Greece’s foreign minister says his country has established a foundation of trust with Turkey ahead of a visit by the Turkish foreign minister to Athens as the two countries try to ease tensionsWorld - ABC News - 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 - November 8 -
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 - 3 days ago -
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 - 2 days 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 - 2 days 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 - 2 days ago -
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Confessions of a gossip columnist: we get a bad rap but our salacious tales of the rich and famous play a role in society | Ros Reines
For decades my name was synonymous with Sydney gossip. I became quite nimble at stepping into places I wasn’t welcome. At the dawn of my career as a tabloid gossip columnist, I rang Lachlan ...World - The Guardian - October 19 -
Gold hits record high as rate cuts and Middle East tensions fuel demand
Gains of 40% in past year spark predictions of rally to $3,000 a troy ounceBusiness - Financial Times - October 21 -
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Police in Mozambique fire tear gas at opposition politician as post-election tensions soar
Police in Mozambique have fired tear gas at the country's leading opposition politician and supporters as he spoke with reportersWorld - ABC News - October 21 -
Evo Morales accuses Bolivian government of trying to kill him
Ex-leader implicates former ally Luis Arce after his vehicle hit by gunfire amid rising unrest in country. Bolivia’s former leader Evo Morales has accused the government of his one-time ally Luis ...World - The Guardian - October 27 -
An Iranian-American journalist is believed to be held by Iran as tensions remain high after an Israeli attack, US says
An Iranian-American journalist is believed to be held by Iran as tensions remain high after an Israeli attack, US saysWorld - ABC News - November 3 -
U.S. says Iranian-American held in Iran as tensions high following Israeli attack on country
An Iranian-American journalist is believed to have been detained by Iran for months now, further raising the stakes as Tehran threatens to retaliate over an Israeli attack on the country .Top stories - NBC News - November 3 -
Balkan tensions loom over Sparta Prague’s Champions League push | Nick Ames
Rumours of strain among players from former Yugoslavian states has surfaced before group stage meeting with Brest. For Sparta Prague there is plenty riding on Wednesday’s meeting with Brest. Nobody ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
Japan's prime minister vows military buildup and deeper ties with the US as regional tension rises
Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has renewed a pledge to build up his country’s military and deepen its alliance with the United States under President-elect Donald TrumpWorld - ABC News - November 9 -
Canadian veterans remember how they eased tensions as UN peacekeepers in ethnically split Cyprus
Two Canadian veterans who served with the U.N. peacekeepers in divided Cyprus have shared their recollections of their tour of dutyWorld - ABC News - 5 days ago -
Amsterdam warns of new calls for unrest after violence around Israeli match
Dutch police are warning of calls for more rioting in Amsterdam a day after dozens of people armed with sticks and firecrackers set a tram on fire in the Dutch capitalWorld - ABC News - 4 days ago