European stocks climb, silver rebounds
European stock markets rose Tuesday after Tokyo closed out a strong year, as silver prices rebounded amid volatile trading for the precious metal.
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Saudi Arabia condemns 'dangerous' UAE moves in Yemen, bombs arms shipment
Saudi Arabia declared a UAE-backed separatist advance in Yemen a threat to the kingdom's national security on Tuesday and called Abu Dhabi's actions "highly dangerous", as the rivalry between the Gulf monarchies boiled over into an open dispute.
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Moody's lowers city of Budapest's rating to junk
Ratings agency Moody's downgraded the city of Budapest's credit rating to junk level late Monday, pointing to weak liquidity and an increased default risk amid a row between Prime Minister Viktor Orban's nationalist government and the capital's opposition mayor.
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France pushes back plastic cup ban by four years
The French government on Tuesday postponed a ban on plastic throwaway cups by four years to 2030 because of difficulties finding alternatives.
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Iran president urges officials to address protestors' complaints
Iran's president urged his government to listen to the "legitimate demands" of protesters, state media reported on Tuesday, a day after demonstrations by shopkeepers in Tehran over economic hardship.
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Russia to re-privatise airport that it seized
The Russian government plans to sell Moscow's Domodedovo airport early next year, several months after taking ownership of the asset over allegations it had come under foreign control, Russia's finance minister said Tuesday.
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K-pop label ADOR files damages suit against ex-NewJeans member
K-pop label ADOR has filed a compensation suit against a former member of megaband NewJeans, the firm said Tuesday, a day after announcing Danielle's removal following a year-long dispute that stalled the group's careers.
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Injured Archer included in England T20 World Cup squad but no place for Smith
Fast bowler Jofra Archer was included in England's provisional T20 World Cup squad announced Tuesday, despite suffering a left side strain that ruled him out of the final two Ashes Tests, but there was no place for wicketkeeper Jamie Smith.
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Saudi says UAE-backed advance in Yemen threatens its security
Saudi Arabia declared a UAE-backed separatist advance in Yemen as a threat to Riyadh's national security on Tuesday and called Abu Dhabi's actions "highly dangerous", as the conflict boiled over into an open dispute between the Gulf powers.
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Loss and laughter: war medics heal in west Ukraine mountains
Ukrainian war medic Roma Zukh has learned a hard rule during the Russian invasion -- don't get too close to your colleagues. They could be killed at any moment.
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