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EU Competition Chief Denies Reassessment of Big Tech Probes
The European Commission’s new chief competition enforcer pushed back against concerns that the regulator might weaken its efforts to curb Big Tech companies in the bloc ahead of U.S. ...The Wall Street Journal - 1h -
Police chief suspended for alleged gross misconduct
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Sudan shelling kills more than 100 civilians near capital
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Sudan’s army recaptures Wad Madani from rebel Rapid Support Forces
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Lebanon Elects Army Chief Joseph Aoun as President
As the country endured economic crisis and a devastating war, lawmakers failed 12 times to pick a head of state. They have now settled on Joseph Aoun, the leader of the military.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
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Lebanon's army chief elected president, showing regional shifts
Lebanon’s parliament elected army chief Joseph Aoun head of state on Thursday, filling the vacant presidency with a general who enjoys U.S. approval and showing the diminished sway of the ...NBC News - Jan. 9 -
US imposes sanctions on Orbán’s chief of staff for alleged corruption
Antal Rogán is Hungary’s highest-ranking official added to Treasury list since fall of communismFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
UK police face probe into handling of sex crimes allegations against Harrods owner Al Fayed
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