Rubbermaid maker Newell Brands CEO: 'The at-home consumption trends are continuing'

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Imran Khan's wife Bushra Bibi emerges as Pakistan protest figure
In the chaos of protests that turned Pakistan's capital into a battleground, a new figurehead has emerged: Bushra Bibi, the wife of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan.Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi was clear about where he apportioned blame for the chaos.
USA TODAY
It's not a 'warm, fuzzy' Thanksgiving for all: Why some honor a 'National Day of Mourning'
The third Thursday of November is the National Day of Mourning for some Indigenous peoples. They are fighting for ecological conservation today.
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Dangerous holiday gifts, toys and decor most likely to send kids to the ER
Button batteries, water beads, magnets and holiday ornaments are just some of the unassuming objects doctors say cause medical emergencies.
USA TODAY
Experience the magic of the holidays in NYC with these 9 festive attractions
The Big Apple has once again transformed into a magical destination for 2024. Here are this year's must visit holiday attractions in New York City.
AFP
COP16 biodiversity talks to restart in February: UN
Crunch United Nations talks to find funding to curb the destruction of nature will resume in Rome in February, the UN said on Thursday, after negotiations this month in Colombia ended without a deal.Negotiators at fractious UN climate talks were able to approve a deal in the early hours of Sunday morning after two weeks of chaotic and bitter wrangling, but the $300 billion a year pledge from wealthy historic polluters was immediately dismissed as insultingly low by many poorer nations.
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Iran to hold nuclear talks with three European powers
Iran is set to meet with Britain, France and Germany for talks Friday on its nuclear programme after the three governments joined with the United States to have Tehran censured by the UN atomic watchdog.Iran described as "politically motivated" the resolution brought by Britain, France, Germany and the United States.
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Palestinian president names interim successor if he has to leave post
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has named a temporary successor who would take over from him should he die or leave his post, addressing concerns of a possible power vacuum following his departure. In a statement released late on Wednesday, Abbas said the chairman of the Palestinian National Council should serve as interim president for no more than 90 days, during which presidential elections should be held. The current chairman of the Palestinians' top decision-making body is Rawhi Fattouh, 75, who also served briefly as a stop-gap leader following the death of Yasser Arafat in 2004.
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China probes top military official for corruption
A top Chinese military official has been dismissed while an investigation into "serious violations of discipline" takes place, Beijing said Thursday, the latest senior figure to fall in a sweeping crackdown on graft in the country's armed forces.Beijing has deepened a crackdown on alleged graft in the armed forces over the past year, with Xi this month ordering the military to stamp out corruption and strengthen its "war-preparedness".
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Taiwan president's plan to stop over in Hawaii, Guam angers Beijing
Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te will stop over in Hawaii and the US territory of Guam during a trip to the Pacific, his office said Thursday, eliciting a fresh vow from China to "resolutely crush" any attempts for Taiwan independence. "The Chinese (military) shoulders the sacred mission of safeguarding national sovereignty... and will resolutely crush all secessionist attempts for Taiwan independence," Wu told a press conference.
Reuters
Pakistani journalist probing Imran Khan protest casualties charged with terrorism, lawyer says
A Pakistani journalist investigating claims of casualties in a protest march demanding the release of jailed ex-prime minister Imran Khan was picked up off the street on Wednesday night and charged with terrorism, according to a colleague and his lawyer. Television host Matiullah Jan is known as a critic of the military's heavy influence in Pakistani politics. Jan's colleague Saqib Bashir said on Thursday that they had both been picked up by men wearing black uniforms from the car park of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad.
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Syria war monitor says more than 130 dead in army-jihadist clashes
A Syria war monitor on Thursday said clashes between the army and jihadists killed more than 130 combatants in the worst fighting in the country's northwest in years, as the government also reported fierce battles.It has killed more than 500,000 people, displaced millions and battered the country's infrastructure and industry.
Reuters
Factbox-Why Myanmar's travel-shy leader could be difficult to arrest
The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court is seeking an arrest warrant for Myanmar's leader and military chief Min Aung Hlaing for crimes against humanity in the alleged persecution of the Rohingya, the world's largest stateless population. Below are some facts about Min Aung Hlaing, his alleged crimes and reaction. More than 730,000 Rohingya fled Myanmar to Bangladesh to escape a military offensive in August 2017 while Min Aung Hlaing was military chief under a civilian-led government.
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Thailand deports 6 Cambodian activists facing treason charges over critical Facebook comments
Six Cambodian activists charged with treason over Facebook comments criticizing their government have been deported from Thailand to stand trial, a pro-democracy group said Thursday. The Khmer Movement for Democracy, a movement formed by opposition leaders in exile, criticized the decision to return the four women and two men Nov. 24, saying they will face “inhuman and degrading treatment” in Cambodia's overcrowded prison system. Thailand and Cambodia are accused by rights groups of having a de facto agreement to return political dissidents wanted by their home country.
AFP
French govt ready for budget concessions to avoid financial 'storm'
The French government is ready to offer concessions to parliament to get through its budget, the finance minister said Thursday, in a standoff which is causing market turbulence and risks bringing down the government of Prime Minister Michel Barnier."Whatever differences in values we have, we are today facing an extremely serious situation for the country... we are obviously ready to make concessions to avoid this storm," Economy and Finance Minister Antoine Armand told BFMTV. Months of politica
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Hong Kong airport third runway takes off
Hong Kong started flight operations on its third runway on Thursday, with officials saying it will keep the city's airport competitive as an aviation hub despite its lagging post-pandemic recovery. Hong Kong carrier Cathay Pacific said this week that it will reach 100 percent of pre-pandemic flights in January.
AFP
China's military corruption crackdown explained
Beijing has removed top military official Miao Hua from office pending a probe into "serious violations of discipline" -- a common euphemism for corruption.Analysts say corruption may have eroded Chinese combat readiness -- raising fears in Beijing as it conducts its largest military build-up in decades.
CNN
Inside the wild world of Osaka’s dangerous, adrenaline-fueled float festivals
Osaka’s “danjiri matsuri,” or float festivals, are considered one of the most dangerous events on Japan’s festival calendar. Here’s why.
AFP
In Bosnia, the path to renewables runs through its coal mines
At 250 metres underground, the dust is thick and oxygen is in short supply at the Mramor mine in northeastern Bosnia.The facility is the largest underground mine in the country and has long provided the fuel for the nearby Tuzla power station.
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Cyprus could become a member of NATO when conditions permit, the country's president says
Cyprus could apply to become a member of NATO once its armed forces receive the necessary training and equipment with U.S. help to bring them up to the standards of the world's premier military alliance, the president of the Mediterranean island nation said Thursday. President Nikos Christodoulides put Cyprus on a trajectory for possible NATO membership, ending weeks of media speculation about his government's intentions following his meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden in Washington last month. The development goes against Cyprus' long-held policy of neutrality harking back to the Cold War era, when it walked a political tightrope between Washington and Moscow.
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What businesses are open and closed on Thanksgiving Day?
Need to shop on Thanksgiving? Here's what stores, restaurants, and other businesses are open and closed on Turkey Day.

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