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China touts record spending over Lunar New Year holiday
Hong Kong CNN — Travel and spending during China’s Lunar New Year holiday hit new records this year, giving the…
Trump’s power grabs will go on until someone stops him – and that’s not happening soon
CNN — A month into Donald Trump’s first term, the president’s then-political sage Steve Bannon coined a doctrine to explain…
New Aga Khan named: Rahim Al-Hussaini succeeds father as Ismaili Muslims’ leader
Lisbon, Portugal AP — Rahim Al-Hussaini was named Wednesday as the new Aga Khan, spiritual leader of the world’s millions…
Philippine Vice President Duterte impeached over alleged Marcos assassination plot and other allegations
Manila, Philippines AP — Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte was impeached Wednesday on a range of accusations that include plotting…
Bangladesh protesters destroy house linked to exiled former leader Hasina
Dhaka, Bangladesh AP — Thousands of protesters in Bangladesh took out their anger at exiled former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina…
Power cut to site of global, billion-dollar scam industry. But will it halt the swindling?
Bangkok CNN — Thailand cut electricity supplies on Wednesday to several areas in neighboring Myanmar that are home to sites…
Trump takes action to ban transgender women from women’s sports
CNN — President Donald Trump took executive action Wednesday to deliver on a political issue central to his 2024 campaign:…
Sweden just experienced the worst mass shooting in its history. Here’s what we know
Örebro, Sweden CNN — A gunman opened fire at an adult education center in the Swedish city of Örebro on…
Why Trump’s Gaza plan spells trouble for his Arab allies
CNN — “Mad” is how one Middle East source reacted to US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a “takeover” of…
