Asian markets mostly rose Thursday after the Federal Reserve kept interest rates steady, putting an end to the year’s series of rate cuts.
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PM Benjamin Netanyahu and his main rival, Benny Gantz, have been unable to form majority coalitions.
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Thirty-eight people were on board the Antarctic-bound transport plane that disappeared on Monday.
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Around 200 environmental campaigners are barred from climate talks after Greta Thunberg speaks.
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US media had reported that Mr Biden, 77, suggested to his aides he would only serve a single term.
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Emissions from the region made a major contribution to global greenhouse gas levels in 2010-2016.
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India could pass controversial citizenship bill that excludes Muslims
India could be set to pass a bill that would give Indian citizenship to immigrants from three neighboring countries — but not if they are Muslim.
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