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Video shows Iranian authorities assaulting girl who removes hijab in front of them

At least 41 dead and hundreds arrested after 10 nights of protests following death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini; judiciary chief demands action ‘without leniency’ against dissenters

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The British pound hit a record low over fears about income tax cuts and debt

The British pound sank to $1.03, before stabilizing slightly, as traders and investors react negatively to new government plans to cut taxes for highest earners and businesses and boosting borrowing. (Image credit: Chris J. Ratcliffe/Getty Images)

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IAEA, Iran signal no compromise on impasse over undeclared nuclear sites

Speaking at nuclear watchdog’s annual conference Grossi tells Iran that probe ‘not going to go away’; Tehran accuses Israel of planting evidence

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Strong Dollar Is Good for the US but Bad for the World

The Federal Reserve may have no choice but to wage a relentless inflation fight, but countries rich and poor are feeling the pain of plunging currencies.

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Cuba Approves Same-Sex Marriage, Following Tense Referendum

HAVANA — Cubans have approved a sweeping “family law” code that would allow same-sex couples to marry and adopt as well as redefining rights for children and grandparents, officials said Monday, though opposition in the national referendum was unusually strong

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Factory Jobs Are Booming Like It’s the 1970s

U.S. manufacturing is experiencing a rebound, with companies adding workers amid high consumer demand for products.

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U.S. Warns Russia of ‘Catastrophic Consequences’ if It Uses Nuclear Weapons

The comments by the national security adviser, Jake Sullivan, illustrate how quickly the rhetoric has intensified as Russia has faltered on the battlefield in recent months.

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Pfizer asks FDA for approval to expand omicron booster to 5- to 11-year-olds

Pfizer is asking the Food and Drug Administration to expand use of its updated COVID-19 booster shot to children ages 5 to 11.

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British Pound, Bonds Roiled as Tax-Cut Plans Spook Investors

U.K. financial markets were rattled again by investor worries that the country’s largest tax cuts in decades would spark higher inflation and put government finances at risk.

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Bills would curtail Congressional objections at future Jan. 6 vote counts

Members of Congress have officially objected to the results in four of the last six presidential elections.

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