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Volkswagen Unions Begin Short Strikes and Threaten More
Workers at nine of the automaker’s German factories walked off their jobs for several hours,…
Month: December 2024
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An Arctic Hamlet is Sinking Into the Thawing Permafrost
Canada is losing its permafrost to climate change. The Indigenous residents of Tuktoyaktuk know they’ll…
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France’s Prime Minister Pushes Through Budget Bill; No-Confidence Vote Could Follow
A collapse of the government could further unnerve financial markets since it would put a…
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Will Trump’s Dollar Diplomacy Roil Global Trade?
The President-elect is demanding the so-called BRICS countries pledge fealty to the greenback, or risk…
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Stellantis and Samsung Will Get $7 Billion to Build Battery Factories
The loan, from the Biden administration, was designed to withstand Republican attacks and will be…
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Syrian Opposition Demands Assad Commit to Transition of Power
In just a few days, a patchwork of rebel forces has seized control of a…
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How to Choose an All-Inclusive Resort
The number of all-inclusives has risen dramatically in recent years, with efforts to improve food…
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Biden Targets China’s Chip Industry With Wider Trade Bans
New rules prohibit the sale of certain types of chips and equipment to China, in…
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What Can the World’s Top Court Do About Climate Change?
The International Court of Justice, the United Nations’ highest judicial body, is beginning landmark hearings…
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Russia’s Economy Is Slowing, Opening Fissures Over Policy
The slowdown is worrying for the Kremlin but not serious enough to significantly hobble its…