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Ukrainian attacks on Russian-occupied Crimea.
Senate Committee Backs Bill to Deepen U.S. Economic Ties With Taiwan
Legislation to end double taxation between Taiwan and the United States is intended to spur semiconductor investment but is likely to rankle U.S. relations with China.
Dominican Republic Will Close Border With Haiti Amid Water Dispute
The Dominican president said the military would enforce the measure on Friday morning. Experts warned the closure could deepen Haiti’s economic crisis.
U.S. Approves $235 Million in Egypt Aid, Choosing Security Over Rights
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken overruled congressional restrictions on U.S. military aid tied to Egypt’s dismal human rights record.
Report of Spyware Attack on a Russian Journalist Raises Concern Among Others
Apple has sent notifications to at least several more Russian reporters and editors that their cellphones might be under “state-sponsored” attacks.
What to know about Nipah virus outbreak in India’s Kerala state – The Washington Post – The Washington Post
What to know about Nipah virus outbreak in India’s Kerala state – The Washington Post The Washington PostIndia racing to contain deadly Nipah virus outbreak as hundreds are tested in Kerala state Fox NewsNipah trackers get samples from bats, trees as 800 tested in India’s Kerala Al Jazeera EnglishTop Kerala News developments today The HinduExpress View: Checking Nipah The Indian
Vietnam’s Economy Is on Fire. Why Its Stocks Aren’t. – Barron’s
Vietnam’s Economy Is on Fire. Why Its Stocks Aren’t. Barron’sThe US-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Is Not All About China The DiplomatVietnam, US Upgrade Partnership; Activists Critique Silence on Human Rights Voice of America – VOA NewsBiden’s Vietnam embrace repeats past US mistakes Al Jazeera EnglishIf Biden can befriend Vietnam, he can work with Myanmar Nikkei AsiaView Full Coverage on Google
China’s economy shows signs of improvement but real estate is still a weak spot – CNN
China’s economy shows signs of improvement but real estate is still a weak spot CNNChina’s retail sales surprise with faster growth in August, but real estate drag worsens CNBCChina’s Economy Shows Fresh Signs of Fragile Recovery The Wall Street JournalChina’s economy shows some signs of stabilising but property slump threatens outlook Yahoo FinanceWhat Retail Sales and Other Data Say
NFL Week 2 fantasy football start ’em, sit ’em | Fantasy Football News, Rankings and Projections – Pro Football Focus
NFL Week 2 fantasy football start ’em, sit ’em | Fantasy Football News, Rankings and Projections Pro Football FocusSit/Start Week 2: Reviewing All Fantasy Relevant Players In Every Single Game – QB List QB ListNFL fantasy football stats & trends, Week 2: Stick with Bengals stars NFL.comFantasy football – NFL Week 2 start sit: Players to upgrade, tough
U.A.W. Begins Walkouts at 3 Plants in Midwest – The New York Times
U.A.W. Begins Walkouts at 3 Plants in Midwest The New York TimesAs UAW strike looms, auto workers want 4-day, 32-hour workweek, among other contract demands CBS NewsUnited Auto Workers hours away from strike against big three auto manufacturers NBC NewsAnxiety grows as strike deadline approaches WLNSRecord auto profits should be used to address inequality and the climate crisis The GuardianView