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China navy secretly built what could be world's first drone aircraft carrier: report
Satellite imagery suggests that China has built an aircraft carrier specifically for drones. Its small size is a clue to its purpose.
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Manhunt in France for gunmen who staged deadly ambush to free inmate
A huge manhunt continues in France for the gunmen who ambushed a prison van, shot dead two guards in the vehicle, and then set free a prisoner known as "The Fly." Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin, speaking on broadcaster RTL, described the search as "unprecedented." Interpol issued an alert for the man on Wednesday. Darmanin said that all resources were being deployed to find the assailants who staged the brazen attack that unfolded in northern France on Tuesday. A car rammed the van carrying t
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Albania installs British-funded cameras along its border to stem flow of migrants, criminal gangs
Albania has installed a “sophisticated” network of cameras along its border with Kosovo, supplied by the British government in an attempt to stem the number of migrants flowing into the United Kingdom and to track criminal activity in the region, the U.K. home office said Wednesday. Albanian nationals were among the 45,000 people who arrived in the U.K. in speedboats in 2022, looking for higher-paying jobs than neighboring countries such as Greece or Italy, according to British authorities and
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State of emergency declared in France's New Caledonia as riots rage
France has imposed a state of emergency in New Caledonia as the South Pacific overseas territory is rocked by violent unrest, the office of President Emmanuel Macron announced in Paris following a crisis meeting on Wednesday. Declaring a state of emergency makes it easier for the authorities to impose curfews and ban demonstrations, among other actions. At least three people have died in the riots that raged after France's National Assembly approved contentious voting reforms to the territory th
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Almost 500 Italian beaches given 'blue flag' for good water quality
In good news for those headed to Italy's shores this summer, a environmental survey has shown an improvement of water quality in various Italian waters. The annual analysis from the foundation FFE has awarded almost 500 Italian beaches with the blue flag, which stands for clean water and environmental protection. That's 14 more than last year. Most of the award-winning beaches are located on the Mediterranean in the Liguria region (34) in the north of the country and in Apulia (24) in the far so
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Scientists solve mystery of ancient 'tree of life'
The iconic trees evolved on Madagascar 41 million years ago and later spread to other countries.
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The illicit trade with China fuelling Mozambique's insurgency
Illegal shipments of rosewood continue and some of the profit ends up with jihadists, research says.
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Dutch Election Winner Wilders Seals Tentative Coalition Deal
(Bloomberg) -- Dutch election winner Geert Wilders said he sealed a tentative agreement to form a right-wing coalition government after months of talks but hasn’t yet named a prime minister.Most Read from BloombergSlovak Premier Fighting for Life After Assassination AttemptChina Considers Government Buying of Unsold Homes to Save Property MarketHow One of the World's Oldest Hedge Funds Went BankruptUS Inflation Ebbs for First Time in Six Months in Relief for FedFlood of China Used Cooking Oil Sp
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NATO chief 'shocked and appalled' by shooting of Slovak PM Fico
The secretary general of the NATO military alliance said he's "shocked and appalled" by the shooting of Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico. "Shocked and appalled by the shooting of Prime Minister Robert Fico. I wish him strength for a speedy recovery," Jens Stoltenberg wrote on X. "My thoughts are with Robert Fico, his loved ones, and the people of Slovakia." Slovakia joined NATO in 2004, the same year it joined the European Union.
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Slovak Premier Fighting for Life After Assassination Attempt
(Bloomberg) -- Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico was being treated for “life-threatening” injuries after being shot in what the nation’s Interior Ministry described as an assassination attempt.Most Read from BloombergChina Considers Government Buying of Unsold Homes to Save Property MarketSlovak Premier Is Fighting for Life After Assassination AttemptHow One of the World's Oldest Hedge Funds Went BankruptFlood of China Used Cooking Oil Spurs Call to Hike US LeviesOpenAI Chief Scientist Ilya Suts
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'The Fly’ has become notorious in France after a brazen escape. What's his criminal history?
A prisoner nicknamed “The Fly” has become notorious in France overnight after a daring and bloody escape from a prison convoy in Normandy that left two guards dead. Mohamed Amra, 30, has a long and violent criminal history that has now culminated in a high-profile search. Known as “La Mouche” (The Fly), Amra has also been referred to by other aliases such as “Yanis,” “Momo,” and “Schtroumpf” (Smurf).
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Funeral for security guard killed in Gaza
James Kirby, from Bristol, was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza on 1 April.
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IDF claims photos show Hamas combatants inside UN compound in Rafah
Three Hamas combatants were captured on drone footage within the United Nations Relief & Works Agency compound in Rafah, according to Israeli Defense Force leadership.
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Shopping complex fire inflicts tragedy on Vietnamese community in Poland
Nguyen Van Son struggled to hold back tears as he stood outside the vast burnt carcass of a shopping complex that was engulfed in flames three days earlier in Warsaw. The fire destroyed the Marywilska 44 shopping center, home to some 1,400 shops or services in an industrial area on Warsaw’s northern edge. Hundreds of the businesses there were run by people from Vietnam.
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Charismatic cleric turns protest firebrand in Armenia
Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan has catapulted to the forefront of Armenian politics, galvanising mass popular protests against the government's plan to cede land to arch-foe Azerbaijan.The archbishop, who studied in Britain and Canada, denounced Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan as a "liar" responsible for Armenian defeats and territorial concessions to Azerbaijan.
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Iran to reform working week with Sunday start, 40-hour limit
Iranian legislators have voted to change the country's working week to start on Sunday. The Iranian Parliament approved a bill enacting the change on Wednesday, the country's state broadcaster reported. The new law also includes a reduction in the regular working week from 44 to 40 hours. The main aim of the measure is to improve the country's economic relations with the rest of the world. Iran's working week currently begins on Saturday, while Friday - as in many other Islamic countries - is co
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France declares state of emergency in New Caledonia amid fatal riots
France has imposed a state of emergency in New Caledonia as the overseas territory in the South Pacific is rocked by violent unrest, the office of President Emmanuel Macron announced in Paris following a crisis meeting on Wednesday. Declaring a state of emergency makes it easier for the authorities to impose curfews and ban demonstrations, among other actions. At least three people have died in the riots that raged after France's National Assembly approved contentious voting reforms to the terri
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An Islamist group used child soldiers in Mozambique attacks, says Human Rights Watch
An Islamist group operating in Mozambique’s northern Cabo Delgado province used boys as young as 13 in attacks on a town last week and residents who were forced to flee the fighting recognized some of the child soldiers as their missing relatives, advocacy group Human Rights Watch said Wednesday. Al-Shabab, which is affiliated to the Islamic State group, has previously been accused by UN agencies of kidnapping children and using them as soldiers in its insurgency in the region, which began in 2
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Germany enters top 10 in European queer rights ranking, Malta first
Legal and social protections for members of the queer community in Germany have advanced in 2024, according to a new ranking by rights group ILGA-Europe. In its annual Rainbow Map tracking discrimination against the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender and intersex (LGBTI) community, the organization placed Germany 10th out of 49 European countries, up from 15th in 2023. Malta topped the 2024 list, followed by Iceland, Belgium, Spain and Denmark. Russia was last, below Azerbaijan, Turkey and A
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Swiss to Soften Rules on Arms Exports But Won’t Help Ukraine
(Bloomberg) -- The Swiss government wants to be able to sidestep the country’s rigid neutrality to allow more weapons exports but will maintain a ban on shipments to Ukraine.Most Read from BloombergSlovak Premier Fighting for Life After Assassination AttemptChina Considers Government Buying of Unsold Homes to Save Property MarketHow One of the World's Oldest Hedge Funds Went BankruptUS Inflation Ebbs for First Time in Six Months in Relief for FedFlood of China Used Cooking Oil Spurs Call to Hike
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Child Migration Through Darien Gap Up 40% This Year, Report Says
(Bloomberg) -- Child migration through the Darien gap has increased by 40% so far this year and is set to hit a record for the fifth straight year, a United Nations agency reported Wednesday.Most Read from BloombergSlovak Premier Fighting for Life After Assassination AttemptChina Considers Government Buying of Unsold Homes to Save Property MarketHow One of the World's Oldest Hedge Funds Went BankruptUS Inflation Ebbs for First Time in Six Months in Relief for FedFlood of China Used Cooking Oil S
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Germany's Deutsche Bahn plans use of transparent noise barriers
Germany's state-owned railway operator Deutsche Bahn plans to use transparent noise barriers in cities and on scenic routes in future. Passengers will be able to enjoy a view of the countryside with the transparent plastic wall elements, while residents will no longer have to live with grey walls on their doorstep, Deutsche Bahn said on Wednesday while announcing the new plans. The company presented a corresponding model at the Greentech Festival technology trade fair in Berlin. The first barrie
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Zelensky cancels trips outside Ukraine amid new Russian offensive
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has canceled trips outside of Ukraine as Russia presses forward in a major new offensive in the northeastern Kharkiv region. Zelensky’s press secretary, Sergii Nykyforov, said in a post on Facebook that Ukraine “gave instructions to postpone all international events for his participation, scheduled for the coming days, and to work…
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UChicago faculty to host rally on former encampment grounds
University of Chicago faculty will host a teach-in and rally at the Hyde Park campus Main Quad where students set up a protest encampment in solidarity with Gaza earlier this month.
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Mosque attack in Nigeria’s north injures at least 24 people, including children
At least 24 worshippers, including four children, were injured in northern Nigeria's Kano state after a man attacked the mosque where they were praying early Wednesday morning, resulting in an explosion, the police said. The suspect, a 38-year-old resident of the area, confessed that he attacked the mosque in Kano's remote Gadan village “purely in hostility following prolonged (a) family disagreement,” police spokesman Abdullahi Haruna said in a statement. The incident caused panic in Kano, no
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China's Nio launches Onvo brand to challenge Tesla's best-selling model
SHANGHAI (Reuters) -Chinese electric vehicle maker Nio on Wednesday launched the first vehicle in its new lower-priced brand Onvo which aims to compete there with Tesla's Model Y, the world's best-selling EV. Nio unveiled the Onvo L60 SUV with a sticker price starting from 219,900 yuan ($30,476), 12% below the price of Tesla's Model Y which starts at 249,900 yuan in China. Nio plans to start delivery of the Onvo L60 in September.
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Two dead, hundreds injured in France's New Caledonia as riots rage
At least two people have died in the riots rocking New Caledonia after France's National Assembly approved contentious voting reforms to the Pacific territory that angered independence supporters. French media, citing New Caledonia High Commissioner Louis Le Franc, gave the death toll on Wednesday. Several hundred people have been injured during the unrest. Earlier, the French High Commission said more than 130 have been arrested after a second night of protests, looting and vandalism. The riots
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German travel giant says takes overtourism 'very seriously'
German travel giant TUI said Wednesday it takes protests against overtourism, like recent demonstrations in the Canary Islands, very seriously, while arguing that its business model was not contributing to the problem.Tens of thousands of demonstrators marched across Spain's Canary Islands in April to demand changes to the model of mass tourism, which they say is overwhelming the Atlantic archipelago.
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Ukraine troops pull back in Kharkiv after Russia offensive
Ukraine says it has moved troops to "advantageous positions" as Russia intensifies its attacks on the region.
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Increase in UN Nuclear Inspections in Iran Can’t Solve Deepening Mistrust
(Bloomberg) -- The United Nations’ atomic watchdog reported that despite the growing presence of inspectors in Iran last year, its understanding of the Persian Gulf nation’s nuclear ambitions deteriorated amid spiking regional tensions. Most Read from BloombergSlovak Premier Fighting for Life After Assassination AttemptChina Considers Government Buying of Unsold Homes to Save Property MarketHow One of the World's Oldest Hedge Funds Went BankruptUS Inflation Ebbs for First Time in Six Months in R
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Modi’s Mining Stronghold Sees Veiled BJP Rebellion: India Votes
(Bloomberg) -- Each day, Bloomberg journalists take you across a selection of towns and cities as they gear up for the big vote.Most Read from BloombergSlovak Premier Fighting for Life After Assassination AttemptChina Considers Government Buying of Unsold Homes to Save Property MarketHow One of the World's Oldest Hedge Funds Went BankruptUS Inflation Ebbs for First Time in Six Months in Relief for FedFlood of China Used Cooking Oil Spurs Call to Hike US LeviesHello, this is Satviki Sanjay, a rep
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Uncle Samsik Episode 2 Recap & Spoilers: Does Song Kang-Ho Succeed in Convincing Byun Yo-Han?
The highly awaited K-drama Uncle Samsik aired episode 2 on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at 4 p.m. KST on Disney Plus. The series, set in 1960s South Korea, follows the story of two individuals, passionate idealist Kim San (Byun Yo-Han) and Park Doo-Chil, fondly known as Uncle Samsik (Song Kang-Ho). When Kim San wants to […] The post Uncle Samsik Episode 2 Recap & Spoilers: Does Song Kang-Ho Succeed in Convincing Byun Yo-Han? appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and
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Pakistan test-fires a new rocket system developed by its military, the army says
Pakistan’s military said it successfully test-fired Wednesday a short-range, indigenously developed rocket system meant to boost its ability to deter any offensive action from archenemy and neighbor India. According to a military statement, the Fatah-II Guided Rocket System has a range of 400 kilometers (240 miles), as well as a state-of-the-art navigation system, unique trajectory, and maneuverable features. It can engage targets with high precision and defeat any missile defense system, it s
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Gaza protests: Oxford students reportedly threatened by group of men
University of Oxford says it is "concerned" following "disorder" at an on-site Gaza protest.
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BGL launches CAS 360 in the United Kingdom
BGL Corporate Solutions (BGL), a leading provider of compliance management software solutions, has announced the launch of its complete company secretarial, trust and AML management software solution, CAS 360, in the United Kingdom. Commenting on this, BGL chief executive, Daniel Tramontana, said: “We are thrilled to bring CAS 360 to the UK market. It’s been…
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Massive manhunt in France for prison-break gang that gunned down officers
A massive manhunt was underway in France on Wednesday for armed assailants who ambushed a prison convoy, killing two prison officers, seriously injuring three others and springing the inmate they were escorting. “We are tracking you, we will find you and we will punish you,” Prime Minister Gabriel Attal said in parliament, to applause from lawmakers. The escaped convict, Mohamed Amra, 30, has a long criminal record, with at least 13 convictions for robbery and other crimes, the first when he w
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South Africa’s ANC Unlikely to Ally With Populists, Report Says
(Bloomberg) -- South Africa’s ruling African National Congress is likely to win 44.8% of the vote in this month’s national election and will be loath to invite populist rivals into a governing coalition, according to research group Krutham. Most Read from BloombergSlovak Premier Fighting for Life After Assassination AttemptChina Considers Government Buying of Unsold Homes to Save Property MarketHow One of the World's Oldest Hedge Funds Went BankruptUS Inflation Ebbs for First Time in Six Months
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Russia’s War on Ukraine Is Hitting Debt Costs for EU’s East
(Bloomberg) -- Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has hit sovereign borrowing costs for the EU’s 10 eastern members, raising the cost by around half a percentage point since the war began, according to an analysis by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. Most Read from BloombergSlovak Premier Fighting for Life After Assassination AttemptChina Considers Government Buying of Unsold Homes to Save Property MarketHow One of the World's Oldest Hedge Funds Went BankruptUS Inflation Ebbs for F
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China Sanctions Political Pundits in Taiwan to Pressure Lai
(Bloomberg) -- China said it would sanction five Taiwanese political commentators and roll out a law to punish “separatists,” moves aimed at piling pressure on incoming president Lai Ching-te just days before he takes office.Most Read from BloombergSlovak Premier Fighting for Life After Assassination AttemptChina Considers Government Buying of Unsold Homes to Save Property MarketHow One of the World's Oldest Hedge Funds Went BankruptUS Inflation Ebbs for First Time in Six Months in Relief for Fe
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An Afghan military helicopter crash in western Afghanistan kills at least 1 person, the Taliban say
An Afghan military helicopter crashed on Wednesday in Ghor province in western Afghanistan, killing at least one person, the Taliban defense ministry said. The helicopter was on a rescue mission after a vehicle carrying civilians plunged into a river near the city of Feroz Koh, the provincial capital of Ghor, the ministry said in post on the social media platform X. The crew tried to make an emergency landing but the helicopter hit a wall and crashed, it added.
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Indonesia’s Next Leader Targets World-Beating 8% Plus Growth
(Bloomberg) -- Indonesia’s President-elect Prabowo Subianto is setting his sights on becoming the world’s fastest-growing economy early in his term, with more aggressive spending to achieve food and energy self-sufficiency.Most Read from BloombergSlovak Premier Fighting for Life After Assassination AttemptChina Considers Government Buying of Unsold Homes to Save Property MarketHow One of the World's Oldest Hedge Funds Went BankruptUS Inflation Ebbs for First Time in Six Months in Relief for FedF
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Young South Koreans are increasingly drawn to Buddhism via social media-savvy influencers
A South Korean deejay dressed as a Buddhist monk bounced up and down on stage while playing electronic music and shouting: “This too shall pass!” The performance brought cheers from a crowd of thousands at an annual lantern-lighting festival over the weekend to celebrate the Buddha's birthday. Religious belief in South Korea has been on the decline for years. The festival DJ, Youn Sung Ho, is a significant contributor to this trend.
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Palestinians mark Nakba memorial day amid Gaza War
Palestinians are set to commemorate the loss of their homeland on Wednesday by observing Nakba Day (Catastrophe Day) which marks the flight of more than 700,000 Palestinians during the 1948 war that led to the establishment of the state of Israel. The Nakba memorial day is held on May 15 every year. The state of Israel was declared on May 14, 1948. The day is marked with marches and demonstrations. This year, the central event is planned in Ramallah in the West Bank, where sirens are expected to
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Fighting intensifies between Israel and Hamas-led militants in north and south Gaza
Gun battles between Israel and militants from Hamas, Islamic Jihad and smaller Palestinian factions intensified overnight into some of the fiercest in months in both northern and southern Gaza, both sides said on Wednesday. Israeli tanks reached densely populated neighborhoods and narrow alleyways of the militant stronghold of Jabalia in the northeast, facing heavy resistance.
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Russia says it shot down missiles over Crimea as Blinken in Kiev
Russia's air defences have shot down 10 US-made ATACMS missiles over the annexed Black Sea peninsula of Crimea overnight, the Defence Ministry in Moscow said on Wednesday morning. It was not possible to independently verify the claim. The Defence Ministry also reported that 17 Ukrainian drones and other projectiles were shot down over the Russian border regions of Belgorod, Kursk and Bryansk. Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine more than two years ago. Kiev has received massive We
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Russia's defense ministry is now helmed by an economist, showing Putin's 'nerds' are performing better than his 'jocks': analyst
Russia's economic resilience is outshining its performance on the battlefields, per Eurasia Group's GZERO Media.
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Australia’s Budget Boost Risks More Hawkish RBA, Economists Warn
(Bloomberg) -- Australia’s central bank is likely to keep interest rates elevated for longer, economists said, despite Tuesday’s budget forecasting inflation to fall back within the 2-3% target by year’s end, a result that would normally open the door to earlier easing.Most Read from BloombergSlovak Premier Fighting for Life After Assassination AttemptChina Considers Government Buying of Unsold Homes to Save Property MarketHow One of the World's Oldest Hedge Funds Went BankruptUS Inflation Ebbs
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Auraria Campus: Human waste reported as protests continue
Auraria Campus officials say there are health and safety concerns at an encampment protest against the war in Gaza.
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Utility price hikes in parts of China hand another blow to households
Utility price hikes in more than 10 Chinese cities may briefly lift nationwide inflation from ultra-low levels, but could ultimately turn into a deflationary force in the world's no. 2 economy as they further erode the households' spending power, analysts say. Many economists have said boosting household demand is crucial for China to avoid a Japan-like prolonged period of meagre growth and deflation in the long run, calling for policies that transfer economic resources to consumers. The large
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Pro-Palestine protesters at UC Berkeley take down encampment
(KRON) — The encampment put up by pro-Palestine protesters at UC Berkeley will come down, Chancellor Carol Christ said in a letter on Tuesday that was acquired by KRON4. The encampment was sitting at the Savio Steps of Sproul Hall. UC Berkeley reached an agreement with the UCB Divest Coalition to take it down, a […]
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