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The world's biggest business leaders talk 'tariff man' Trump
Leaders are not only bracing for fresh Trump tariffs, they are putting in plans to act.
Associated Press
After Trump's win, Black women are rethinking their role as America's reliable political organizers
As a Black woman, she just couldn’t see herself helping to replicate the largest act of resistance against then-President Donald Trump’s first term in January 2017. AP VoteCast, a survey of more than 120,000 voters, found that 6 in 10 Black women said the future of democracy in the United States was the single most important factor for their vote this year, a higher share than for other demographic groups.
Reuters
Ukraine studies debris from new Russian ballistic missile
Ukrainian investigators are studying the debris of a new Russian intermediate-range ballistic missile that was fired at the city of Dnipro on Thursday, the first time such a powerful weapon has been used in the war. The scorched and crumbled pieces of debris were laid out in a hanger at a facility which conducts weapons forensics. Ukrainian experts study such debris to gain insight into Russian military supply chains, production and how to develop counter-measures.
CNN
Russia fires commander for false claims about progress of war in Ukraine, military bloggers say
Russia has removed a senior commander from his post for making false claims about the progress of the war in some parts of eastern Ukraine, according to military bloggers and Russian media.
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The rising price of paying the national debt is a risk for Trump's promises on growth and inflation
Donald Trump has big plans for the economy — and a big debt problem that will be a hurdle to delivering on them. Trump has bold ideas on tax cuts, tariffs and other programs, but high interest rates and the price of repaying the federal government’s existing debt could limit what he’s able to do. Not only is the federal debt at roughly $36 trillion, but the spike in inflation after the coronavirus pandemic has pushed up the government's borrowing costs such that debt service next year will easily exceed spending on national security.
AFP
Germany goes nuts for viral pistachio chocolate
When Ali Fakhro lays out a row of pistachio-filled chocolate bars in the morning at his bakery in Berlin, he knows they will be gone in a matter of hours.The chunky treat consists of a blocky, hand-decorated chocolate bar with various quirky fillings -- the signature flavour being a rich pistachio cream.
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Homeless man’s alleged killing spree exposes NYC’s ‘whole rotten system’
The seemingly random killings highlight the challenges confronting New York City and other municipalities across the country as they maneuver a delicate balancing act – how to deal with soaring homelessness and mental illness and its perceived – and actual – impact on public safety.
Politico
Fred Harris, former senator from Oklahoma and presidential hopeful, dies at 94
He made a bid for the presidency in 1976.
AFP
EU urges immediate halt to Israel-Hezbollah war
Top EU diplomat Josep Borrell called for an immediate ceasefire in the Israel-Hezbollah war while on a visit to Lebanon on Sunday, as the militant group claimed a wave of cross-border attacks.In a phone call with Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz on Saturday, Washington's Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin "reiterated US commitment to a diplomatic resolution" in the Lebanon war, a Pentagon spokesperson said.
CNN
2 killed, 1 injured when Civil Air Patrol plane crashes during training exercise in Colorado
A Civil Air Patrol plane crashed during a training exercise in northern Colorado on Saturday, killing two people and injuring another person, authorities said.
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Fed's preferred inflation gauge highlights holiday-shortened trading week: What to know this week
Investors will be closely watching a fresh reading on inflation for clues on the Fed's interest rate-cutting path.
AFP
Far right targets breakthrough in Romania presidential vote
Romanians voted Sunday in the first round of a presidential election amid a surge in inflation and fears over the war in neighbouring Ukraine that could favour far-right leader George Simion.The vote kicks off two weeks of elections in the poor NATO member country, including a parliamentary vote and a December 8 presidential run-off.
Reuters
Pakistan government mediators seek ceasefire as 68 killed in sectarian violence
Government officials met with tribal leaders in northwestern Pakistan on Sunday to try to mediate a ceasefire between rival sectarian groups after days of clashes that have killed at least 68 people and injured dozens. The clashes started after gunmen attacked convoys of civilian vehicles on Thursday, killing at least 40, mostly Shi'ite Muslims. Armed Shi'ite and Sunni Muslims have engaged in tribal and sectarian rivalry for decades over a land dispute in Kurram district near the Afghanistan border.
AFP
Uruguayans head to polls with left hoping for comeback
Uruguayans headed to the polls Sunday, with the leftist alliance of celebrated ex-president Jose "Pepe" Mujica hoping to reclaim the country's top job five years after a right-wing victory driven by concerns over crime and taxes.Polling numbers show perceived insecurity remains Uruguayans' top concern five years later.
NBC News
Will Trump's former defense lawyer protect the Justice Department from Trump?
DOJ officials say Todd Blanche, a former federal prosecutor, knows its tradition of blocking politicians from influencing criminal investigations, but he faces a daunting task.
NBC News
Choir formed from the ashes of the Notre-Dame cathedral helps mark reopening
The members of Notre-Dame Compagnons Choir came together to do more than sing — the crew helped rebuild Paris' fire-devastated cathedral.
AFP
Basel votes to stump up bucks to host Eurovision
Basel voters on Sunday overwhelmingly approved the city putting up nearly $40 million towards hosting next year's Eurovision Song Contest, meaning the glitzy annual TV extravaganza will go ahead with its full customary pomp.Swiss singer Nemo won Eurovision 2024 with "The Code", giving Switzerland the right to host next year's event.
CNN
Unidentified drones spotted over three US Air Force bases in Britain
Unidentified drones have been spotted flying over three bases used by the United States Air Force in Britain, the two countries have confirmed.
AFP
Ukraine shows fragments of new Russian missile after 'Oreshnik' strike
Ukraine on Sunday showed journalists fragments of the Russian missile used to strike the city of Dnipro last week, after Moscow said it had tested its new Oreshnik ballistic missile.Russia on Thursday carried out a strike on the city which President Vladimir Putin said was a test of its new Oreshnik hypersonic intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM).
Associated Press
Police in Jordan kill gunman in shootout near the Israeli Embassy
Police in Jordan shot and killed a man after he opened fire near the Israeli Embassy early on Sunday, authorities said. Three police officers were wounded in the shootout in the Rabiah neighborhood of the capital, Amman. Jordan is a close Western ally that made peace with Israel in 1994.

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