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Kenya backs Haiti's call for peacekeeping mission, advisor says
(Reuters) - A top Kenyan security advisor said on Wednesday that her nation backs calls from Haiti for the United Nations to consider turning a current international security mission in the Caribbean nation into a formal U.N. peacekeeping mission.
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Nearly 40,000 healthcare workers at University of California kick off 2-day strike
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 20 (Xinhua) -- Nearly 40,000 healthcare workers at University of California (UC), a top public university system in the United States, kicked off a two-day strike on Wednesday morning.
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World
Qatar breaks ground on large theme park
DOHA, Nov. 20 (Xinhua) -- The groundbreaking ceremony for Land of Legends Qatar took place on Wednesday, marking the launch of a landmark development set to become one of the largest theme parks in the Middle East and North Africa region.
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Biden administration moves to forgive $4.7 billion of loans to Ukraine
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Biden administration has moved to forgive about $4.7 billion in U.S. loans to Ukraine, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said on Wednesday, as outgoing officials seek to do what they can before leaving office to bolster Ukraine in its war against Russia.
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Mali's PM fired after criticizing prolonged junta rule, state TV says
BAMAKO (Reuters) - Mali's Prime Minister Choguel Maiga has been fired, state television ORTM said on Wednesday of the civilian who criticised the ruling junta's failure to organise elections within a promised 24-month transition back to democracy.
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U.S. dollar ticks up
NEW YORK, Nov. 20 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. dollar advanced in late trading on Wednesday.
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World
U.S. carmaker Ford to cut 4,000 jobs in Europe amid EV challenges
BERLIN, Nov. 20 (Xinhua) -- U.S. automaker Ford announced on Wednesday that it plans to cut 4,000 jobs in Europe by the end of 2027, in a bid to create a more cost-competitive structure and ensure the long-term sustainability and growth of its business in Europe.
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World
Southern African bloc extends troop deployment in Congo by a year
HARARE (Reuters) - Southern Africa's regional bloc on Wednesday extended by a year its troop deployment in Democratic Republic of Congo, where it is helping the government fight rebel groups.
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World
Bomb cyclone hits U.S. Washington state, leaving one death, power outage
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 20 (Xinhua) -- A bomb cyclone hit the U.S. state of Washington Tuesday night and early Wednesday, causing one person dead and some half a million without power.
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Dutch gov't imposes national poultry confinement to curb bird flu
THE HAGUE, Nov. 20 (Xinhua) -- The Dutch government has enforced a nationwide confinement and shielding obligation for poultry, following a spike in bird flu cases, the country's Agriculture Minister Femke Wiersma announced on Wednesday.
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Tennis
Tennis-Brilliant Paolini leads Italy to fifth Billie Jean King Cup title
MALAGA, Spain (Reuters) -Jasmine Paolini put on a tennis masterclass to steer Italy to a fifth Billie Jean King Cup title as she beat Rebecca Sramkova 6-2 6-1 in the second singles rubber to wrap up a 2-0 win over Slovakia in the final on Wednesday.
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World
Saudi Arabia announces 2 multi-billion dollar educational, arts districts projects
RIYADH, Nov. 20 (Xinhua) -- Saudi Arabia announced on Wednesday two high-profile multi-billion dollar educational and arts districts to be developed on the outskirts of the capital Riyadh.
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Rugby
Rugby-Scotland will be toughest test for Wallabies, says Skelton
(Reuters) - Giant lock Will Skelton believes Scotland will prove Australia’s toughest test yet as they continue their bid for a Grand Slam at Murrayfield on Sunday.
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World
Colombia rebel group Segunda Marquetalia splits, but majority to continue peace talks
BOGOTA (Reuters) - The Colombian rebel group Segunda Marquetalia has split, but a majority of the organization, founded by former members of the Marxist FARC guerrillas, will still pursue peace talks with the government, the faction and a government negotiator said on Wednesday.
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World
Climate damage could shrink BiH's economy by 14 pct by 2050: report
SARAJEVO, Nov. 20 (Xinhua) -- Climate-related damage could shrink Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH)'s economy by up to 14 percent by 2050, according to the World Bank Group's Country Climate and Development Report for BiH.
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World
ICC sentences Malian Islamist to 10 years over Timbuktu repression
THE HAGUE (Reuters) - A Malian Islamist who helped run the police force imposing sharia law on Timbuktu after the city was captured by militants in 2012 was sentenced to 10 years in prison by the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Wednesday.
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World
11 jail guards arrested in Italy for alleged torture on inmates
ROME, Nov. 20 (Xinhua) -- Dozens of prison guards were under investigation, and at least 11 of them under house arrest in Italy on Wednesday on suspicion of torture and abuse of power against prisoners, authorities said on Wednesday.
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Rugby
Rugby-Springboks make front row reshuffle ahead of Wales test
(Reuters) - South Africa have made a change to their starting line-up for Saturday’s final Autumn international against Wales with prop Ox Nche replaced by Wilco Louw in a front row reshuffle.
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World
Nicaragua's Ortega seeks to expand presidential powers
(Reuters) -Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega proposed a constitutional reform to expand presidential powers over other branches of government, according to an official document seen by Reuters on Wednesday.
