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Lebanon's information minister quits over comments that angered Saudi Arabia

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Lebanon's information minister quits over comments that angered Saudi Arabia

Lebanon's information minister, who agitated Saudi Arabia with critical remarks a few weeks ago, resigned from his post on Friday in a bid to repair relations with Riyadh and improve Lebanon's dire economic crisis.

Interior minister set to become Austria's sixth chancellor in 5 years

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Interior minister set to become Austria's sixth chancellor in 5 years

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Baskin Robbins launches its first automated store in South Korea

Chip shortage leads to revenue drop for Hyundai Motor

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Chip shortage leads to revenue drop for Hyundai Motor

Laos opens new high-speed train line to China that cost nearly $6 billion

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Laos opens new high-speed train line to China that cost nearly $6 billion

Dec. 3 (UPI) -- A new high-speed railway that cost billions to build opened Friday and runs between a mountainous region of Laos and southern China -- a new route officials hope will help boost trade between the two nations.

In Cyprus, Pope Francis urges better relations between Catholic, Orthodox churches

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In Cyprus, Pope Francis urges better relations between Catholic, Orthodox churches

Dec. 3 (UPI) -- During a mass Friday on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus, Pope Francis urged reconciliation between the Catholic and Orthodox churches and separately met with the leader of Cyprus' Greek Orthodox Church.

Space Force plans to launch experimental satellites early Sunday

Science News // 9 hours ago

Space Force plans to launch experimental satellites early Sunday

ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 3 (UPI) -- The U.S. Space Force plans to launch a cluster of experimental satellites known as STP-3, including a NASA laser communications spacecraft, into orbit Sunday morning from Florida.

Senators unveil Iran sanctions bill following kidnapping plot on U.S. soil

U.S. News // 11 hours ago

Senators unveil Iran sanctions bill following kidnapping plot on U.S. soil

Dec. 2 (UPI) -- U.S. Sens. Ben Cardin and Pat Toomey on Thursday unveiled bipartisan legislation to impose mandatory sanctions against Iranian agents behind efforts to silence dissidents at home and abroad.

U.S., EU hold high-level meeting on countering China

U.S. News // 12 hours ago

U.S., EU hold high-level meeting on countering China

Dec. 2 (UPI) -- The United States and the European Union held their second high-level meeting concerning China as the two sides attempt to foster a united policy to confront and work with the Asian nation amid growing tensions.

Australia adopts Magnitsky-style sanctions regime

World News // 14 hours ago

Australia adopts Magnitsky-style sanctions regime

Dec. 2 (UPI) -- Australia on Thursday adopted a new targeted sanctions regime similar to that of the United States, arming the island nation with the ability to punish international human rights abusers, cybercriminals and corrupt offic

U.S. and allies hit Belarus with new sanctions over human rights abuses

World News // 16 hours ago

U.S. and allies hit Belarus with new sanctions over human rights abuses

Dec. 2 (UPI) -- The United States joined Canada, the United Kingdom and European Union on Thursday, enacting new sanctions against Belarus over ongoing human rights abuses and inhumane exploitation of vulnerable people.

China on the verge of clearing Boeing 737 Max to resume service

World News // 17 hours ago

China on the verge of clearing Boeing 737 Max to resume service

Dec. 2 (UPI) -- China's aviation authority is on the cusp of allowing Boeing's 737 Max jets back into the air, ordering airlines on Thursday to make necessary fixes to the aircraft.

Merkel urges Germans to defend democratic values at farewell parade

World News // 17 hours ago

Merkel urges Germans to defend democratic values at farewell parade

Dec. 2 (UPI) -- Outgoing German Chancellor Angela Merkel thanked her countrymen and urged them to be optimistic about the future during a farewell speech delivered Thursday.

Germany announces lockdown for the unvaccinated, plans mandatory vaccinations

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Germany announces lockdown for the unvaccinated, plans mandatory vaccinations

Dec. 2 (UPI) -- Germany announced on Thursday that it will enact a nationwide lockdown for people who remain unvaccinated against COVID-19.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel tightens COVID-19 restrictions

World News // 20 hours ago

German Chancellor Angela Merkel tightens COVID-19 restrictions

Dec. 2 (UPI) -- German Chancellor Angela Merkel announced Thursday new measures to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and said parliament will debate a vaccine mandate.

Astronauts conclude spacewalk to replace antenna at space station

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Astronauts conclude spacewalk to replace antenna at space station

Dec. 2 (UPI) -- Two NASA astronauts successfully wrapped up a spacewalk Thursday to replace a communications antenna faster than expected outside the International Space Station.

DHS says it will obey order to restart Trump's 'Remain in Mexico' policy -- for now

U.S. News // 23 hours ago

DHS says it will obey order to restart Trump's 'Remain in Mexico' policy -- for now

Dec. 2 (UPI) -- President Biden's administration says they will restart the controversial "Remain in Mexico" immigration policy next week -- which requires refugees to wait out their applications to enter the U.S. south of the border.

Turkey's Erdogan replaces treasury minister amid steep decline in lira value

World News // 23 hours ago

Turkey's Erdogan replaces treasury minister amid steep decline in lira value

Dec. 2 (UPI) -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced a new finance minister on Thursday after the last man in the post resigned amid a steep decline in value of Turkey's national currency.

Blinken vows 'serious consequences' if Russia steps into Ukraine conflict

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Blinken vows 'serious consequences' if Russia steps into Ukraine conflict

Dec. 2 (UPI) -- The top American and Russian diplomats met for talks in Sweden on Thursday and exchanged concerns about Moscow's involvement with a lengthy separatist dispute in eastern Ukraine.

SpaceX Starlink launch from Florida delayed to Thursday

Science News // 1 day ago

SpaceX Starlink launch from Florida delayed to Thursday

Dec. 1 (UPI) -- SpaceX's plan to launch 48 more Starlink spacecraft from Florida has been delayed a day to Thursday, as the company struggles with plans to develop a second generation of the communications satellites.

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