Angola removes sanctioned Alrosa from its diamond mines ahead of US visit

Russian state company’s 41% stake was sold to an Omani-backed investment fund Maaden

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President João Lourenco of Angola Discusses Biden’s Upcoming Visit

President João Lourenço of Angola has worked hard to strengthen his country’s partnership with the United States and says the recent election won’t derail that.
World - The New York Times - 19 hours ago
Communities debate on removing fluoride from its water supplies

More communities across the U.S. are voting to remove fluoride from water, with Lebanon, Oregon, being the latest location to take action. As Robert F. Kennedy Jr. raises concerns over fluoride's ...
Top stories - CBS News - November 13
Nevada lithium mine will crush rare plant habitat US said is critical to its survival, lawsuit says

Conservationists and a Native American advocacy group are suing to block a Nevada lithium mine they say will drive an endangered wildflower to extinction, disrupt groundwater flows and threaten ...
Tech - ABC News - November 3
Afraid of losing the US-Canada trade pact, Mexico alters its laws and removes Chinese parts

Mexico has been taking a bashing for allegedly serving as a conduit for Chinese parts and products into North America
World - ABC News - 5 days ago
US hits Russia’s Gazprombank with sanctions

Move in effect bans state-owned bank from global financial system in blow to payments for Moscow’s war effort
Business - Financial Times - November 21
US supreme court rules Virginia can continue removing voters from rolls

Justices halt lower court ruling ordering state to restore registrations of 1,600 voters. US elections 2024 – live updates Virginia does not have to restore the registrations of 1,600 voters, ...
World - The Guardian - October 30
Homan visiting border with Abbott ahead of Trump inauguration

Tom Homan, President-elect Trump’s "border czar," will visit the Texas southern border Tuesday to discuss plans for mass deportation alongside the state’s Gov. Greg Abbott (R), with less than two ...
Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago
Butchered remains of dolphin with organs removed found on beach

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Office of Law Enforcement is investigating.
Top stories - CBS News - November 4
Merger activity is down 40% from its peak. Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser sees a ‘big unlock’ ahead.

The future could see more megamergers, middle-market deals and initial public offerings.
Business - MarketWatch - November 13