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UN reports a 35% increase in people affected by violence in South Sudan
The number of people affected by violence in South Sudan surged by 35% in the last three months of 2023, the United Nations reported. The U.N. Mission in South Sudan, or UNMISS, documented 233 incidents of violence affecting 862 people. Of that, 406 were killed, 293 were injured, 100 were abducted and 63 subjected to conflict-related sexual violence, it said in a report released Monday.
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Marriages Tick Up in Asia but Long-Term Demographic Challenges Persist
China and South Korea both experienced their first increase in marriages in a decade.
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Putin wasted no time buttering up China after his election victory
In the wake of sweeping sanctions, Russia's Putin is leaning on China for economic and political support.
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Kick off Dogwood Trails fun with March Chamber Connection
Mar. 18—Lots of exciting activities are happening in town this week as we kick off the three-week celebration of Dogwood Trails, including the Palestine Area Chamber of Commerce's monthly Chamber Connection. "We are excited for another Chamber Connection and opportunity to help community members and business owners network and learn more about local businesses and organizations," said Chamber ...
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Russia is betting big on Cuba as it courts alternative economic partners
Russia is expanding economic and trade ties with Cuba as over 100 companies start operations in sectors like heavy industry, energy, and agriculture.
3-min read - BusinessReuters
China's Longi says it will lay off about 5% of employees
BEIJING (Reuters) -China's Longi Green Technology Energy, the world's largest solar manufacturer, said in a statement on Tuesday that it will lay off about 5% of its employees. It added that online information about the company's plans to lay off 30% of its employees is false. Longi's website says the company had 60,601 employees as of April 2023.
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Gaza Reporter Says Israel Stripped, Blindfolded Journalists During Al-Shifa Raid
Al Jazeera correspondent Ismail al-Ghoul recalled his arrest by Israeli forces while covering the attack inside Gaza's largest hospital.
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