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Zelenskiy speaks of war, Putin makes passing reference in contrasting New Year speeches
By Lidia Kelly (Reuters) – Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy honoured his people’s resilience in times of bloodshed in a long…
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Xi says China to consolidate and enhance economic recovery in 2024
BEIJING (Reuters) – President Xi Jinping said on Sunday that China will consolidate and enhance the positive trend of its…
Factbox-Shipping firms react to Houthi attacks in the Red Sea
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McDonald’s Malaysia sues Israel boycott movement for $1 million in damages
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Sam Bankman-Fried will not face a second trial
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History shows strong 2023 could keep US stocks on path for 2024 gains
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