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Palestinian Authority

World News Brief, Friday September 23

Palestinian Authority to submit UN membership application despite opposition; Global markets plunge on perception Fed is running out of ideas; Greece comes to a standstill due to strikes; Yemen deaths grow prompting fears of civil war; China opposes US-Taiwan fighter jet deal; and more

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World News Brief, Thursday September 22

Obama opposes Palestinian statehood vote, telling UN there is "no shortcut" (+ analysis and visual history); Tens of thousands rally in West Bank to support statehood; Taliban say peace talks were all a ploy to kill Rabbani; North Korea joins talks to end nuclear programme; US extends drone attacks into Africa; and more

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World News Brief, Tuesday January 25

Lebanese leaders debate formation of new government as Hezbollah show hand(+ analysis); Drought in China thretens food prices; Palestinian Authority claims leaked documents are "lies";  Tunisian protesters tear gassed as they demand further reform; and more

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