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Banner year for fixed-income funds leaves TCW and Western Asset behind
A few flagship bond funds from some big-name Southern California-based firms saw outflows of more than $10 billion each this year through November, according to Morningstar Direct.MarketWatch - 8h -
An ethnic armed group in western Myanmar claims to have captured a major regional army headquarters
A powerful ethnic armed group in western Myanmar is claiming to have scored a major victory in the war against the ruling military, even as neighboring nations at a meeting in Thailand were ...ABC News - 14h -
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Myanmar military riddled with soldiers betraying their colleagues
Leaked intelligence from military spies is helping turn the civil war in the resistance’s favour, BBC finds.BBC News - 1d -
Thailand hosts regional talks to find solutions to Myanmar's bloody civil war
Two days of meetings on Myanmar’s violent political crisis are being held in the Thai capital BangkokABC News - 1d -
Why enlargement will overshadow the EU-western Balkan summit
Also in this newsletter: How Mercosur countries will get better treatment under EU’s deforestation rulesFinancial Times - 2d -
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Myanmar’s War Has Pushed Doctors and Nurses Into Prostitution
Nearly four years into a grinding civil conflict, the economy is in ruins, and people — even professionals with degrees — are desperate.The New York Times - 4d -
An American couple was shot to death in the western Mexico state of Michoacan
An American couple has been shot to death while visiting the western Mexico state of MichoacanABC News - 6d -
Relax Syria sanctions to bring in western oil operators, Gulfsands boss says
Head of London-based company says boosting production would help the country ‘get back on its feet’Financial Times - 6d -
Two Americans on Holiday Are Killed in Western Mexico
The killings, and other violent episodes this year, have marred the first few months in office of Mexico’s new president, who has vowed to tackle the country’s bloodshed.The New York Times - Dec. 14 -
WATCH: State of emergency declared for snowstorms in western New York
Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency on Wednesday evening in anticipation of lake-effect snow impacting parts of the state in the coming days.ABC News - Dec. 13 -
Western Digital Promo Code: 10% Off in December
Get 10% off your first order at Western Digital when you register your email.Wired - Dec. 13 -
Loud and brutal ending to Myanmar army's control of western border
Insurgents seized Myanmar's border with Bangladesh in one of the bloodiest battles of the civil war.BBC News - Dec. 13 -
Weekly Jobless Claims Rise Unexpectedly
New unemployment claims for the week ending December 7 totaled 242,000, higher than economists’ forecasts of 220,000.Inc. - Dec. 12 -
UN drug experts say opium production has leveled off in Myanmar, but instability may trigger a rise
U.N. experts say there has been a slight drop in the production of opium in Myanmar, the world’s biggest source of the illicit drug from which heroin is derived, but warn there are still strong ...ABC News - Dec. 12 -
The western myth of the ‘guy we can do business with’
Assad, Putin, Gaddafi — the free world too often gets its hopes up about despotsFinancial Times - Dec. 11 -
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Ethnic armed group claims capture of a strategic Myanmar town and control of border with Bangladesh
One of the most powerful ethnic minority armed groups battling Myanmar’s army claims it has captured the last military outpost in a strategic western town, gaining full control of the border with ...ABC News - Dec. 9 -
Zelenskyy open to Western troops providing security for end to war in Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he is open to the potential deployment of Western troops in Ukraine to guarantee the country’s security as part of a broad effort to end the almost ...ABC News - Dec. 9 -
UK pauses decisions on Syrian asylum claims
The home secretary says the situation is "moving extremely fast" after the fall of the Assad regime.BBC News - Dec. 9 -
U.S. Investigating Child Labor Claim at HelloFresh Subsidiary
The Labor Department investigation focuses on a plant in Aurora, Ill., operated by Factor75, a meal kit delivery company that HelloFresh acquired in 2020.The New York Times - Dec. 9 -
Assad regime ends in Syria as rebels claim Damascus
Syrian rebels seize Damascus; Assad flees countryNBC News - Dec. 8 -
Saints cruise past Castres to claim bonus point
Northampton Saints kick-start their Investec Champions Cup campaign with a comfortable bonus-point victory over Castres at a blustery Franklin's Gardens.BBC News - Dec. 7 -
NFL ends inquiry into Watson sexual assault claim
The NFL ends its investigation into the latest sexual assault allegation made against Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 7 -
Director claimed £50k Covid loan then closed firm
The Insolvency Service says there is no evidence the company had ever traded.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 7 -
Irish parliament has worst gender diversity in western Europe, study finds
Out of 174 seats in the November election, 44 went to women in a representation of slightly more than 25%. Ireland’s new parliament has the lowest proportion of female parliamentarians in western ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
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Mace claims X is censoring her posts
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) on Thursday claimed her posts are being censored on the social media platform X after a content warning was attached to a video of her message to transgender rights ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
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Armed ethnic rebels in northeast Myanmar declare ceasefire and seek talks with military government
A major ethnic rebel group in Myanmar has announced a unilateral ceasefire in its conflict with the ruling military and called for a dialogue under Chinese auspices to help restore peace in the ...ABC News - Dec. 4 -
Guardiola hits back at claims of De Bruyne rift
Pep Guardiola has hit back at suggestions he is not selecting Kevin De Bruyne because of a rift with the Manchester City midfielder.ESPN - Dec. 4 -
South Western Railway set to be first train operator nationalised by Labour
Next companies to return to public control will be c2c and Greater Anglia under UK government plansFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Western businesses in China hold on to hopes for Trump 2.0
Some believe the incoming US president is in a strong position to negotiate a trade deal with BeijingFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
'Groping' and 'touching': Fresh claims against Gregg Wallace
One woman says he touched her bottom and another says he pressed his crotch against her while filming.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Lawsuit Claims Apple Spies on Employees’ Personal Devices
A digital advertising specialist says the tech giant forces people to install software that lets the company track their personal information, while also preventing them from discussing their ...Inc. - Dec. 3 -
Thailand's prime minister expects fishermen seized by Myanmar to be repatriated soon
Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra says her government is negotiating with neighboring Myanmar for the return of four fishermen captured by Myanmar’s navy for trespassingABC News - Dec. 3 -
Georgia’s moment of truth: Protesters demand Western path not Russian past
The ruling party denies any Russian link, but its actions raise questions about Georgia's path to the EU.BBC News - Dec. 2 -
What is happening in north-western Syria and why now?
Rebels have captured a swathe of land during their largest offensive against the government in years.BBC News - Dec. 2
