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Volodymyr Zelensky Pays Tribute to ‘Freedom Fighters’ at Person of the Year Reception

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky paid tribute to the freedom fighters of his country—and around the world—Thursday night at TIME’s 2022 Person of the Year reception in New York City. After nearly 10 months of brutal conflict following Russia’s invasion of

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Russian and Ukrainian Jewish women bond during first-of-its-kind trip to Israel

Despite initial concerns due to war, Momentum hosts delegation of 200 mothers from eastern Europe, focusing on ‘unity and mutual responsibility,’ trying to keep out politics

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The Five-Year Engineering Feat Germany Pulled Off in Months

Europe is racing to build natural-gas facilities to keep its economy afloat. If it fails to shore up its energy grid, governments might have to ration fuel this winter. “This project is really a race against time,” said one manager.

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Foxconn Letter Prodded China to Ease Zero-Covid Rules

The founder of the world’s largest iPhone assembler warned that the government’s strict policies would threaten its position in global supply chains.

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Iran Conducts First Known Execution of Prisoner Arrested During Protests

The man was convicted of blocking a street in Tehran by holding a “machete” and of injuring a member of the Basij paramilitary force, which has been deployed to suppress demonstrations.

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U.S. to Levy Human-Rights Sanctions on Russia, China

Friday’s planned action also set to target Russia for its use of Iranian drones in Ukraine

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Amid explosion of illegal marijuana production, Oregon looks to toughening laws

In 2014, Oregon voters approved a ballot measure legalizing recreational marijuana after being told it would eliminate problems caused by “uncontrolled manufacture” of the drug.

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Key Partner in Covax Will End Support for Middle-Income Nations

Many of the poorest countries will continue to get free Covid shots, but global demand for them has plummeted, driving a shift away from the goal of broad coverage.

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Protests in Sudan demand ouster of military leaders in power, reject slow transfer

Hundreds of protesters have taken to the streets of Sudan’s capital demanding the ouster of its military rulers and rejecting a deal for the gradual transfer of power to civilian leaders.

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Protests in Sudan demand ouster of military leaders in power, reject slow transfer

Hundreds of protesters have taken to the streets of Sudan’s capital demanding the ouster of its military rulers and rejecting a deal for the gradual transfer of power to civilian leaders.

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