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    China power crunch spreads, shutting factories and dimming growth outlook

    China · 2:47 PM UTC

    Widening power shortages in China have halted production at numerous factories including many supplying Apple and Tesla, while some shops in the northeast operated by candlelight and malls shut early as the economic toll of the squeeze mounted.

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    Moment of truth for U.S. Congress on government funding, debt, Biden agenda
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    U.S. President Reagan's shooter John Hinckley wins unconditional release
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    Fuel pumps run dry in British cities, sowing supply chain chaos
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    China Evergrande had a busy few days last week… They say cars lose value as soon as you drive them off the lot, but what about modern aircraft in the era of the COVID-19 pandemic and new environmental rules?... And the SEC plans to iron out fraud in the pink sheets 

    Europe

    Europe · 3:45 PM UTC

    La Palma volcano roars back to life as lava nears the sea

    The volcano on Spain's La Palma island began ejecting ash and smoke again on Monday after a brief lull, while hundreds of people in coastal villages were locked down in anticipation of the lava reaching the sea and releasing toxic gas.

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    Belarus leader warns on NATO troops in Ukraine, migrant 'catastrophe'
    Europe
    Kremlin says NATO expansion in Ukraine is a 'red line' for Putin
    Europe
    Russia's Navalny nominated for EU rights prize
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    Macron egged by protester shouting 'Vive la revolution'

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    Biden to get COVID-19 booster on Monday as additional doses roll out
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    U.S. President Reagan's shooter John Hinckley wins unconditional release
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    Relief, anxiety as U.S. parents confront emotional back to school
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    Ex-USC coach testifies she took part in U.S. college fraud scheme

    Business

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    Fed's Evans sees taper close, expects rate hike in 2023
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    Facebook puts Instagram Kids on hold amid criticism of planned app
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    U.S. SEC charges individuals in 'meme stock' options trading scheme
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    Fed's Brainard: U.S. still "a bit short" of jobs mark for bond taper

    China

    China
    EXCLUSIVE China Evergrande's wealth management arm faces local government inquiry
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    China Evergrande says stadium construction proceeding as planned
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    Explainer: What is behind China's power crunch?
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    HNA tells creditors it will receive $5.9 bln in strategic investment

    Asia Pacific

    Asia Pacific
    No one from Afghanistan will address world leaders at U.N.
    Asia Pacific
    War crimes prosecutor would not focus on US forces in new Afghan probe
    Asia Pacific
    About 100 U.S. citizens, permanent residents still waiting to leave Afghanistan -official
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    Indian farmers stage nationwide protests against reforms

    Disrupted

    Disrupted · 1:26 PM UTC

    Electric supercars need to lose weight, power up and cool down

    Speed has always been paramount for supercar makers, and now they're in the race of their lives to go electric before climate policy cuts their combustion engines.

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    Facebook invests $50 mln to build the 'metaverse' in responsible manner
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    Google, in fight against record EU fine, slams regulators for ignoring Apple
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    Pandemic pushes Chinese tech giants to roll out more courier robots
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    Google CEO sought to keep Incognito mode issues out of spotlight, lawsuit alleges

    Energy

    Energy
    British oil sector faces new hit before full pandemic impact
    Energy
    As OPEC reopens the taps, African giants losing race to pump more
    Energy
    Oil up on tight supply, Brent crude nears $80 a barrel
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    APPEC-Global oil demand seen reaching pre-pandemic levels by early 2022

    Africa

    Africa
    Mali could delay post-coup elections, interim PM says
    Africa
    Car-exhaust drug craze alarms Congo's capital
    Africa
    EXCLUSIVE Congo in talks with China's Huayou to end dispute over cobalt mine
    Africa
    Sudan military-civilian tensions reach low point in wake of coup attempt

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    New York hospitals face staff shortages as vaccine mandate kicks in
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    EU reviewing data on Moderna's COVID-19 booster shot
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    Japan approves GSK's Sotrovimab COVID-19 antibody treatment
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    Global vaccines project to revamp rules after Britain got more than Botswana

    Environment

    Environment
    Quake wrecks old buildings in Crete, killing one person
    Environment
    Poor nations warn of visa headaches as Glasgow climate talks near
    Environment
    Italy's 'Smart Bay' seeks to tackle Mediterranean climate change
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    Climate protesters block London's M25 in defiance of court order

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    Sustainable Business
    Floating dreams: Portugal bets on pricey offshore wind, solar farms
    Sustainable Business
    VW to pay $1.5 million to settle New Hampshire, Montana diesel claims
    Sustainable Business
    ISS urges Tesla investors not to re-elect James Murdoch, Kimbal Musk
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    FedEx investors OK CEO pay, proposals on lobbying and "golden parachutes"

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    Europe face tough task to win back Ryder Cup against 'scary' Americans
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    MLB roundup: Yankees sweep Red Sox, grab AL wild-card lead
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    NFL roundup: Justin Herbert, Chargers surprise Chiefs
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    Team Europe win fourth consecutive Laver Cup

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