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    <title>The Top Story</title>
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    <description>Because your time matters, "The Top Story" will focus on the biggest news stories of the day that no one can miss. You'll hear the why and the how for a stronger understanding of all the top events that occur around the world. Subscribe to gain a competitive advantage in preparing yourself for the news events that shape our lives and our future.</description>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:05:18 GMT</pubDate>
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    <itunes:summary>Because your time matters, "The Top Story" will focus on the biggest news stories of the day that no one can miss. You'll hear the why and the how for a stronger understanding of all the top events that occur around the world. Subscribe to gain a competitive advantage in preparing yourself for the news events that shape our lives and our future.</itunes:summary>
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      <title>A brighter future for Asia-Pacific cooperation</title>
      <itunes:summary>Join us in this special edition of The Top Story as we explore the highlights of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s state visit to South Korea, the outcomes of the APEC meeting, and how these moments are shaping the Asia-Pacific’s shared future.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Join us in this special edition of The Top Story as we explore the highlights of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s state visit to South Korea, the outcomes of the APEC meeting, and how these moments are shaping the Asia-Pacific’s shared future.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2025 12:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>EU delays planned retaliatory tariffs against U.S.</title>
      <itunes:summary>The EU is pausing its planned retaliatory tariffs against the United States until early August. Negotiations aiming to secure a ceasefire in Gaza have stalled over aid distribution and the scale of a potential Israeli withdrawal. A program in South Africa to develop a new HIV vaccine is facing an uncertain future.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>The EU is pausing it...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>The EU is pausing its planned retaliatory tariffs against the United States until early August. Negotiations aiming to secure a ceasefire in Gaza have stalled over aid distribution and the scale of a potential Israeli withdrawal. A program in South Africa to develop a new HIV vaccine is facing an uncertain future.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2025 10:26:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Lavrov, Rubio meet in Malaysia as Moscow steps up attacks on Kyiv</title>
      <itunes:summary>The top diplomats of Russia and the U.S. meet in Kuala Lumpur, exchanging views on bilateral relations and Ukraine. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi calls on China, Japan, South Korea and ASEAN members to continue to advance regional integration. The Brazilian president vows retaliation to U.S. tariffs but also keeps diplomacy open.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>The top diplomats of...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>The top diplomats of Russia and the U.S. meet in Kuala Lumpur, exchanging views on bilateral relations and Ukraine. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi calls on China, Japan, South Korea and ASEAN members to continue to advance regional integration. The Brazilian president vows retaliation to U.S. tariffs but also keeps diplomacy open.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2025 11:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Former South Korean President Yoon returns to jail</title>
      <itunes:summary>Former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol returns to jail with an approved warrant, accused of obstruction of justice and abuse of power. The European Union remains hopeful of reaching a trade deal with the U.S. before August 1st. Yemen’s Houthis attack a ship they say was banned from entering occupied Palestinian ports.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol returns to jail with an approved warrant, accused of obstruction of justice and abuse of power. The European Union remains hopeful of reaching a trade deal with the U.S. before August 1st. Yemen’s Houthis attack a ship they say was banned from entering occupied Palestinian ports.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2025 10:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Trump threatens new tariffs on copper, pharmaceutical imports</title>
      <itunes:summary>China eyes stronger ties with Egypt and the Arab world as the country’s premier visits Cairo. More than 170 people remain missing in Texas where flash floods claimed at least 110 lives. Washington threatens more tariffs on copper imports and pharmaceuticals.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>China eyes stronger ...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>China eyes stronger ties with Egypt and the Arab world as the country’s premier visits Cairo. More than 170 people remain missing in Texas where flash floods claimed at least 110 lives. Washington threatens more tariffs on copper imports and pharmaceuticals.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2025 10:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Renewed talks raise hopes for Gaza ceasefire</title>
      <itunes:summary>The U.S. president expresses hope for a potential ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. The latest clashes between police and protesters in Kenya leave at least 11 people dead. China, the U.S. and Russia will join an ASEAN gathering this week.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>The U.S. president e...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>The U.S. president expresses hope for a potential ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. The latest clashes between police and protesters in Kenya leave at least 11 people dead. China, the U.S. and Russia will join an ASEAN gathering this week.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 09:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Texas floods kill over 80 as rescuers search for missing</title>
      <itunes:summary>The Chinese premier urges BRICS members to safeguard world peace and promote mutual learning among civilizations. Flash floods in Texas have killed more than 80 people, with many still missing. China observes the 88th anniversary of the Lugou Bridge Incident, which marked the start of the entire nation's resistance against Japanese aggression during World War II.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>The Chinese premier ...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>The Chinese premier urges BRICS members to safeguard world peace and promote mutual learning among civilizations. Flash floods in Texas have killed more than 80 people, with many still missing. China observes the 88th anniversary of the Lugou Bridge Incident, which marked the start of the entire nation's resistance against Japanese aggression during World War II.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 09:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>U.S. House passes Trump's tax-cut package amid opposition from Democrats</title>
      <itunes:summary>China and Germany hold their Strategic Dialogue on Diplomacy and Security, with both sides agreeing to further promote ties. The U.S. House passes Donald Trump's tax-cut package amid opposition from Democrats. Heavy rainfall hits parts of west, northeast China, forcing thousands to relocate.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>China and Germany hold their Strategic Dialogue on Diplomacy and Security, with both sides agreeing to further promote ties. The U.S. House passes Donald Trump's tax-cut package amid opposition from Democrats. Heavy rainfall hits parts of west, northeast China, forcing thousands to relocate.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2025 11:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>U.S. House Republicans remain deadlocked over Trump's "big, beautiful bill"</title>
      <itunes:summary>Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi meets EU leaders in Brussels amid global tensions. U.S. House Republicans remain deadlocked over President Donald Trump's massive tax and spending bill. South Korea's president addresses key public concerns in his first briefing since taking office.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Chinese Foreign Mini...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi meets EU leaders in Brussels amid global tensions. U.S. House Republicans remain deadlocked over President Donald Trump's massive tax and spending bill. South Korea's president addresses key public concerns in his first briefing since taking office.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2025 11:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>U.S. Senate passes Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” after heated debate</title>
      <itunes:summary>U.S. President Donald Trump urges Hamas to accept a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza. The U.S. Senate passes Trump’s tax and spending bill after intense deliberation. Heatwaves are gripping Europe, with Italy, Greece and Switzerland issuing urgent health alerts.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>U.S. President Donal...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>U.S. President Donald Trump urges Hamas to accept a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza. The U.S. Senate passes Trump’s tax and spending bill after intense deliberation. Heatwaves are gripping Europe, with Italy, Greece and Switzerland issuing urgent health alerts.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2025 10:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Thai constitutional court suspends PM from duty after phone scandal</title>
      <itunes:summary>The international community expresses concern over the U.S.-and-Israel-backed aid agency causing "mass casualties" in Gaza. Thailand's constitutional court suspends the Prime Minister from public office over a leaked phone call. July 1, 2025 marks the Communist Party of China's 104th founding anniversary and the 28th year since Hong Kong’s return to China.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>The international co...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>The international community expresses concern over the U.S.-and-Israel-backed aid agency causing "mass casualties" in Gaza. Thailand's constitutional court suspends the Prime Minister from public office over a leaked phone call. July 1, 2025 marks the Communist Party of China's 104th founding anniversary and the 28th year since Hong Kong’s return to China.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2025 10:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Harsh weather grips swathes of global landmass</title>
      <itunes:summary>Unusual weather patterns continue to affect the world, with heavy rainfall and scorching heat persisting in parts of China and Europe. Recent conflicts in the Middle East accentuate the vulnerability of global maritime trade. The U.S. Senate begins to vote on President Donald Trump’s so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill".</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Unusual weather patterns continue to affect the world, with heavy rainfall and scorching heat persisting in parts of China and Europe. Recent conflicts in the Middle East accentuate the vulnerability of global maritime trade. The U.S. Senate begins to vote on President Donald Trump’s so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill".</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2025 10:26:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Iran's supreme leader claims victory over Israel</title>
      <itunes:summary>The Iranian supreme leader claims victory over Israel in his first public address in days. A Kenyan official calls protests this week terrorism disguised as dissent. Antonio Guterres says the UN Charter is not an a-la-carte menu as the world marks the 80th anniversary of the signing of the historic document.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>The Iranian supreme ...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>The Iranian supreme leader claims victory over Israel in his first public address in days. A Kenyan official calls protests this week terrorism disguised as dissent. Antonio Guterres says the UN Charter is not an a-la-carte menu as the world marks the 80th anniversary of the signing of the historic document.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2025 10:25:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Trump: U.S. to hold nuclear talks with Iran next week</title>
      <itunes:summary>NATO members agree to raise defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2035. President Donald Trump says the U.S. will hold nuclear talks with Iran next week. Kenyan police open fire on protesters across the country, leaving more than 10 dead and hundreds injured.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>NATO members agree t...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>NATO members agree to raise defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2035. President Donald Trump says the U.S. will hold nuclear talks with Iran next week. Kenyan police open fire on protesters across the country, leaving more than 10 dead and hundreds injured.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2025 11:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Israel lifts emergency measures; Iran moves to suspend IAEA cooperation</title>
      <itunes:summary>Israel lifts emergency measures following a ceasefire with Iran while the Iranian parliament passes a bill to suspend cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency. Gaza officials say at least 54 Palestinians were killed while waiting for aid. NATO leaders are set to endorse a higher defense funding goal of five percent of GDP at their annual summit.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Israel lifts emergen...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>Israel lifts emergency measures following a ceasefire with Iran while the Iranian parliament passes a bill to suspend cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency. Gaza officials say at least 54 Palestinians were killed while waiting for aid. NATO leaders are set to endorse a higher defense funding goal of five percent of GDP at their annual summit.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2025 11:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Israel accuses Iran of violating ceasefire; Tehran denies</title>
      <itunes:summary>Israel accuses Iran of violating a ceasefire shortly after agreeing to it; Tehran denies the claim. EU foreign ministers gather to address the urgent need for de-escalation between Iran and the U.S. China is to hold a military parade in Beijing on September 3rd to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Israel accuses Iran of violating a ceasefire shortly after agreeing to it; Tehran denies the claim. EU foreign ministers gather to address the urgent need for de-escalation between Iran and the U.S. China is to hold a military parade in Beijing on September 3rd to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2025 11:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Israel-Iran conflict intensifies with continued exchange of fire</title>
      <itunes:summary>Israel and Iran exchange fresh attacks following U.S. strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities. The Sudanese prime minister announces plans to set up a new non-partisan and technocratic government. Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong begins an official visit to China.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Israel and Iran exch...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>Israel and Iran exchange fresh attacks following U.S. strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities. The Sudanese prime minister announces plans to set up a new non-partisan and technocratic government. Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong begins an official visit to China.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2025 11:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>U.S. strikes Iran's nuclear sites: regional fallout, global alarm</title>
      <itunes:summary>In this special edition, we break down the escalating crisis after U.S. air strikes targeted three key Iranian nuclear facilities. With global condemnation mounting and the United Nations warning of catastrophic consequences, tensions are soaring in one of the world’s most volatile regions. We bring you diplomatic reactions, expert insight and on-the-ground reports from Tehran, Tel Aviv, Washington, and beyond.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>In this special edit...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>In this special edition, we break down the escalating crisis after U.S. air strikes targeted three key Iranian nuclear facilities. With global condemnation mounting and the United Nations warning of catastrophic consequences, tensions are soaring in one of the world’s most volatile regions. We bring you diplomatic reactions, expert insight and on-the-ground reports from Tehran, Tel Aviv, Washington, and beyond.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 22 Jun 2025 10:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>U.S. airstrikes on Iran spark regional tensions</title>
      <itunes:summary>In this special edition, we examine the fallout from U.S. air strikes on three of Iran’s nuclear sites. While President Trump declared their “complete and total obliteration,” Iran denies any radiation risk and vows to continue its nuclear program. Tehran has condemned the strikes, requested a U.N. Security Council meeting, and renewed attacks on Israel — fueling fears of wider conflict. What’s next for the region? Tune in for expert analysis and on-the-ground reactions.</itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:summary>Israel and Iran continue striking each other amid rising tensions in the Middle East. Iran has warned against possible U.S. involvement as Washington debates over a direct military confrontation with Tehran. Chinese President Xi Jinping calls for deeper ties with New Zealand as the country's PM is on an official visit.</itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:summary>Iranian state TV says Israel has attacked the country's Arak heavy water facility. The United States has threatened a possible travel ban on 36 countries, citing deficient screening and security concerns. Civilian aircraft, drones and autonomous aerial vehicles are on display at the ongoing Paris Air Show.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Iranian state TV says Israel has attacked the country's Arak heavy water facility. The United States has threatened a possible travel ban on 36 countries, citing deficient screening and security concerns. Civilian aircraft, drones and autonomous aerial vehicles are on display at the ongoing Paris Air Show.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2025 12:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>Chinese President Xi Jinping has laid out a vision for cooperation between China and Central Asia, calling for unity, win-win development, and deeper people-to-people ties. He also outlined plans to promote regional prosperity, security, and integration.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Chinese President Xi Jinping has laid out a vision for cooperation between China and Central Asia, calling for unity, win-win development, and deeper people-to-people ties. He also outlined plans to promote regional prosperity, security, and integration.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2025 11:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>An Israeli airstrike has struck Iran’s state-run television station while it was broadcasting live. Rising tensions between Israel and Iran have led U.S. President Donald Trump to abbreviate his visit to the G7 Summit in Canada. Chinese President Xi Jinping has expressed the country’s readiness to work with Kazakhstan to contribute more to regional and world peace and development.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>An Israeli airstrike...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>An Israeli airstrike has struck Iran’s state-run television station while it was broadcasting live. Rising tensions between Israel and Iran have led U.S. President Donald Trump to abbreviate his visit to the G7 Summit in Canada. Chinese President Xi Jinping has expressed the country’s readiness to work with Kazakhstan to contribute more to regional and world peace and development.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2025 11:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>Iran launches a new wave of strikes on Israel as the conflict enters its fourth day. Protests erupt across the United States as demonstrators respond to the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigration. Chinese President Xi Jinping is in Kazakhstan to attend the second China-Central Asia Summit.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Iran launches a new ...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>Iran launches a new wave of strikes on Israel as the conflict enters its fourth day. Protests erupt across the United States as demonstrators respond to the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigration. Chinese President Xi Jinping is in Kazakhstan to attend the second China-Central Asia Summit.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2025 11:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Iran vows retaliation after Israeli attacks kill senior officials</title>
      <itunes:summary>Tehran launches drones towards Israel in response to earlier attacks that killed senior Iranian officials. Experts are working to determine the cause of the fatal passenger jet crash in northwestern India. The China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo is underway, drawing over 30,000 participants.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Tehran launches dron...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>Tehran launches drones towards Israel in response to earlier attacks that killed senior Iranian officials. Experts are working to determine the cause of the fatal passenger jet crash in northwestern India. The China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo is underway, drawing over 30,000 participants.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2025 10:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Curfew extended as immigration protests grip LA</title>
      <itunes:summary>Downtown Los Angeles remains under a nightly curfew as demonstrations persist in response to the Trump administration’s immigration policies. The Pentagon has begun a formal review of the AUKUS defense agreement, signed in 2021 by then-U.S. President Joe Biden alongside leaders from the U.K. and Australia. Authorities in Austria continue to search for clues after the deadliest mass shooting in the nation’s recent history.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Downtown Los Angeles...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>Downtown Los Angeles remains under a nightly curfew as demonstrations persist in response to the Trump administration’s immigration policies. The Pentagon has begun a formal review of the AUKUS defense agreement, signed in 2021 by then-U.S. President Joe Biden alongside leaders from the U.K. and Australia. Authorities in Austria continue to search for clues after the deadliest mass shooting in the nation’s recent history.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2025 10:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Los Angeles imposes curfew after five days of clashes</title>
      <itunes:summary>Clashes between protesters and law enforcement over immigration raids continue in Los Angeles. Austria has declared three days of national mourning following a school shooting in Graz. The Russian Defense Ministry says its air defense systems have intercepted and destroyed more than 100 Ukrainian drones.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Clashes between prot...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>Clashes between protesters and law enforcement over immigration raids continue in Los Angeles. Austria has declared three days of national mourning following a school shooting in Graz. The Russian Defense Ministry says its air defense systems have intercepted and destroyed more than 100 Ukrainian drones.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2025 10:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Los Angeles sees fourth consecutive day of protest violence</title>
      <itunes:summary>Clashes continue for a fourth day between law enforcement and protesters in Los Angeles. The UN Ocean Conference calls for a ban on bottom trawling and stronger marine protections. Chinese technology shows early success in tackling algae blooms in Malaysia.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Clashes continue for...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>Clashes continue for a fourth day between law enforcement and protesters in Los Angeles. The UN Ocean Conference calls for a ban on bottom trawling and stronger marine protections. Chinese technology shows early success in tackling algae blooms in Malaysia.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 11:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Protesters clash with National Guard in Los Angeles as Trump pledges "law and order"</title>
      <itunes:summary>U.S. President Donald Trump has deployed California National Guard troops to Los Angeles to respond to immigration protests. Israeli fire kills at least 12 near aid distribution centers in Gaza. China is implementing a visa-free policy for ordinary passport holders from four more countries from the Gulf Cooperation Council.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>U.S. President Donal...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>U.S. President Donald Trump has deployed California National Guard troops to Los Angeles to respond to immigration protests. Israeli fire kills at least 12 near aid distribution centers in Gaza. China is implementing a visa-free policy for ordinary passport holders from four more countries from the Gulf Cooperation Council.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2025 10:51:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Russia slams NATO's defense spending hike</title>
      <itunes:summary>Chinese President Xi Jinping underscores dialogue and cooperation to be the only correct choice for China and the U.S.  Russia blasts NATO's defense spending boost as adding fuel to the fire in its conflict with Ukraine. Political tensions are flaring in the Democratic Republic of the Congo as former President Joseph Kabila faces accusations of aiding the M23 rebel group.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Chinese President Xi...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>Chinese President Xi Jinping underscores dialogue and cooperation to be the only correct choice for China and the U.S.  Russia blasts NATO's defense spending boost as adding fuel to the fire in its conflict with Ukraine. Political tensions are flaring in the Democratic Republic of the Congo as former President Joseph Kabila faces accusations of aiding the M23 rebel group.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2025 10:26:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Putin and Trump discuss Ukraine conflict over phone</title>
      <itunes:summary>The presidents of Russia and the U.S. discuss the latest developments of the Ukraine conflict by phone. Donald Trump signs a travel ban on a number of countries citing national security concerns. Many European countries are racing to secure their drinking water supply as climate change intensifies.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>The presidents of Ru...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>The presidents of Russia and the U.S. discuss the latest developments of the Ukraine conflict by phone. Donald Trump signs a travel ban on a number of countries citing national security concerns. Many European countries are racing to secure their drinking water supply as climate change intensifies.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2025 11:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Aid distribution centers in Gaza temporarily close amid chaos</title>
      <itunes:summary>Lee Jae-myung takes office as South Korea's new president, ushering in the nation's first liberal government since 2022. Aid distribution centers in Gaza temporarily close for reorganization following recent chaos. The U.S. doubles tariffs on foreign steel and aluminum imports to 50%.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Lee Jae-myung takes office as South Korea's new president, ushering in the nation's first liberal government since 2022. Aid distribution centers in Gaza temporarily close for reorganization following recent chaos. The U.S. doubles tariffs on foreign steel and aluminum imports to 50%.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2025 10:56:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Humanitarian lifeline becomes deadly gamble in Gaza</title>
      <itunes:summary>Russia and Ukraine make no breakthrough in peace talks in Istanbul. Palestinians are risking their lives to access humanitarian aid amid continued Israeli attacks. South Koreans head to the polls in a snap presidential election.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Russia and Ukraine m...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>Russia and Ukraine make no breakthrough in peace talks in Istanbul. Palestinians are risking their lives to access humanitarian aid amid continued Israeli attacks. South Koreans head to the polls in a snap presidential election.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2025 11:12:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Russia, Ukraine hold fresh peace talks amid escalating conflict</title>
      <itunes:summary>Russian and Ukrainian delegations meet in Istanbul for a new round of peace talks following intensified attacks on one another over the weekend. The Gaza Health Ministry reports that over 30 Palestinians were killed near a food distribution site. U.S. authorities take a suspect into custody and conduct terrorism-related investigations after an attack injured multiple people in Boulder, Colorado.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Russian and Ukrainian delegations meet in Istanbul for a new round of peace talks following intensified attacks on one another over the weekend. The Gaza Health Ministry reports that over 30 Palestinians were killed near a food distribution site. U.S. authorities take a suspect into custody and conduct terrorism-related investigations after an attack injured multiple people in Boulder, Colorado.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2025 10:56:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Federal appeals court temporarily reinstates Trump's tariffs</title>
      <itunes:summary>A U.S. federal appeals court temporarily reinstates President Donald Trump's tariffs, which were blocked by a lower court a day earlier. Israel approves the largest expansion of Jewish settlement in the West Bank in decades. The South China Sea is in the spotlight as defense leaders and experts gather in Singapore for the Shangri-La Dialogue.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>A U.S. federal appea...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>A U.S. federal appeals court temporarily reinstates President Donald Trump's tariffs, which were blocked by a lower court a day earlier. Israel approves the largest expansion of Jewish settlement in the West Bank in decades. The South China Sea is in the spotlight as defense leaders and experts gather in Singapore for the Shangri-La Dialogue.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2025 11:26:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China slams U.S. decision to revoke Chinese student visas as discriminatory</title>
      <itunes:summary>Beijing says the U.S. decision to revoke visas for Chinese students is discriminatory and against its claims of freedom and openness. The United Nations says the two-state solution to end fighting in Gaza is "on life support". China's Tianwen-2 probe begins a 10-year mission to bring asteroid samples back to Earth.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Beijing says the U.S...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>Beijing says the U.S. decision to revoke visas for Chinese students is discriminatory and against its claims of freedom and openness. The United Nations says the two-state solution to end fighting in Gaza is "on life support". China's Tianwen-2 probe begins a 10-year mission to bring asteroid samples back to Earth.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2025 10:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>US halts student visa appointments and plans expanded social media vetting</title>
      <itunes:summary>The United States suspends new student visa interviews as it readies tougher guidelines to vet foreign applicants' social media accounts. German leaders and families of Israeli hostages criticize Tel Aviv over its deadly air strikes and blockade on Gaza. China and 11 Pacific Island nations seek to bolster ties during their two-day meeting in east China.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>The United States su...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>The United States suspends new student visa interviews as it readies tougher guidelines to vet foreign applicants' social media accounts. German leaders and families of Israeli hostages criticize Tel Aviv over its deadly air strikes and blockade on Gaza. China and 11 Pacific Island nations seek to bolster ties during their two-day meeting in east China.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2025 10:56:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>ASEAN summit explores ways to deepen trade ties under tariff threat</title>
      <itunes:summary>ASEAN leaders gather in Malaysia to explore ways to deepen trade ties amid global trade tensions. Gaza rescuers say Israeli strikes have killed 52 people, including 33 in a school. More than a dozen African countries confirm Mpox outbreaks.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>ASEAN leaders gather...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>ASEAN leaders gather in Malaysia to explore ways to deepen trade ties amid global trade tensions. Gaza rescuers say Israeli strikes have killed 52 people, including 33 in a school. More than a dozen African countries confirm Mpox outbreaks.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2025 10:47:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Russia, Ukraine conclude prisoner swap while continuing aerial attacks</title>
      <itunes:summary>Russia and Ukraine swap hundreds more prisoners to conclude a major exchange amid the largest missile and drone attack on Ukraine. The director of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation resigns, citing difficulties in implementing the group's aid plans. Chinese Premier Li Qiang is in Malaysia to attend the first summit among ASEAN, China and Gulf countries.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Russia and Ukraine s...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2025 10:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 11:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2025 10:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 10:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>Hamas releases an Israeli-American hostage held in Gaza, as Israel resumes its attacks on the devastated enclave. U.S. President Donald Trump welcomes the progress in trade talks with China. Beijing hosts the fourth ministerial meeting of the China-CELAC Forum to strengthen ties with Latin America and the Caribbean.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2025 10:52:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>China and the United States agree to remove most of tariffs following high-level talks in Geneva. A ceasefire between India and Pakistan is underway, though the two countries accuse each other of violations. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says his country is ready to resume direct talks with Russia if it agrees to a Kyiv-proposed ceasefire.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2025 10:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 11:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Yemen's Houthi group launches fresh drone attacks on Israel</title>
      <itunes:summary>Pakistan vows retaliation to avenge the deaths caused by India's air strikes, while India conducts nationwide civil defense drills. The Houthis in Yemen say they've launched fresh drone attacks against Israel. Chinese President Xi Jinping holds talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin during his state visit in Moscow.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 10:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>India strikes Pakistan-controlled Kashmir and Pakistan shoots down Indian fighter jets in a major escalation between the two neighbors. The Israeli military carries out an airstrike on Yemen's main aviation hub in Sanaa, following a Houthi attack near an airport in central Israel. New German Chancellor Friedrich Merz presides over his first cabinet meeting after taking office.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2025 10:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Trump proposes 100% tariff on movies made outside the U.S.</title>
      <itunes:summary>The Israeli military is mulling a powerful operation in Gaza after the cabinet approved plans to seize the territory. Shares of US media and entertainment companies slide after President Donald Trump proposed a 100-percent tariff on films made overseas. China and the EU mark 50 years of diplomatic relations, seeking to engage with each other more actively.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>The Israeli military...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>The Israeli military is mulling a powerful operation in Gaza after the cabinet approved plans to seize the territory. Shares of US media and entertainment companies slide after President Donald Trump proposed a 100-percent tariff on films made overseas. China and the EU mark 50 years of diplomatic relations, seeking to engage with each other more actively.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 10:56:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Israel vows forceful response after Houthi missile strikes near Ben Gurion airport</title>
      <itunes:summary>Israel vows a forceful response after a Houthi missile attack near Ben Gurion Airport, marking a dangerous escalation in the regional conflict. Japan slams new U.S. auto tariffs as "extremely regrettable," warning of serious fallout for its car industry and economy. Pakistan rushes food aid to border areas amid fears of Indian retaliation over a deadly attack in a tourist hotspot.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Israel vows a forcef...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>Israel vows a forceful response after a Houthi missile attack near Ben Gurion Airport, marking a dangerous escalation in the regional conflict. Japan slams new U.S. auto tariffs as "extremely regrettable," warning of serious fallout for its car industry and economy. Pakistan rushes food aid to border areas amid fears of Indian retaliation over a deadly attack in a tourist hotspot.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2025 11:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Trump removes his national security advisor after "Signalgate"</title>
      <itunes:summary>U.S. President Donald Trump removes national security advisor Mike Waltz who has been facing criticism since the Signal group chat leak. Ukraine's president hails the minerals deal with the U.S. as an equal and fair agreement. Colombian President Gustavo Petro calls on millions to mobilize for a proposed labor reform.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>U.S. President Donal...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>U.S. President Donald Trump removes national security advisor Mike Waltz who has been facing criticism since the Signal group chat leak. Ukraine's president hails the minerals deal with the U.S. as an equal and fair agreement. Colombian President Gustavo Petro calls on millions to mobilize for a proposed labor reform.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 10:32:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Ukraine signs minerals deal with U.S.</title>
      <itunes:summary>Ukraine and the U.S. finally sign a minerals deal to share profits from the future sales of Ukraine's mineral reserves. The U.S. quarterly GDP shrinks to its lowest rate in three years amid concerns about sweeping tariffs. South Korea's Supreme Court overturns the presidential front-runner's not-guilty verdict in his election law violation case.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Ukraine and the U.S. finally sign a minerals deal to share profits from the future sales of Ukraine's mineral reserves. The U.S. quarterly GDP shrinks to its lowest rate in three years amid concerns about sweeping tariffs. South Korea's Supreme Court overturns the presidential front-runner's not-guilty verdict in his election law violation case.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 10:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Trump marks 100 days in office amid falling American confidence in economy</title>
      <itunes:summary>U.S. President Donald Trump marks the 100th day of his second term in office, boasting what he calls a series of "major economic wins." China's Shenzhou-19 crew returns home after a six-month mission on the Tiangong Space Station. Foreign ministers of the BRICS nations unite against trade protectionism as they wrap up a meeting in Brazil.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>U.S. President Donal...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>U.S. President Donald Trump marks the 100th day of his second term in office, boasting what he calls a series of "major economic wins." China's Shenzhou-19 crew returns home after a six-month mission on the Tiangong Space Station. Foreign ministers of the BRICS nations unite against trade protectionism as they wrap up a meeting in Brazil.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 10:47:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Canada votes for Mark Carney as prime minister</title>
      <itunes:summary>Mark Carney's Liberal Party is projected to win Canada's election and form the next government. U.S. President Donald Trump faces a growing backlash over his policies. Top diplomats from BRICS countries meet in Rio, with the Chinese foreign minister stressing multilateralism as the cornerstone of the international order.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Mark Carney's Libera...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>Mark Carney's Liberal Party is projected to win Canada's election and form the next government. U.S. President Donald Trump faces a growing backlash over his policies. Top diplomats from BRICS countries meet in Rio, with the Chinese foreign minister stressing multilateralism as the cornerstone of the international order.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2025 10:52:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Iran in mourning after port blast kills 40</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 11:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>EU hits Apple, Meta with $800 million in antitrust fines</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 11:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>IMF slashes global growth forecast to 2.8 percent in 2025</title>
      <itunes:summary>The IMF slashes its global growth forecast to 2.8 percent in 2025. China prepares to launch a new crewed mission to the country's space station. Somalia continues to face challenges including the expansion of the Al-Shabaab militant group.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>The IMF slashes its ...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 11:12:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Russia, Ukraine resume fighting but signal readiness at talks</title>
      <itunes:summary>Russia and Ukraine resume attacks after a 30-hour Easter truce. The International Monetary Fund and the World Bank focus their spring meetings in Washington on tariffs. Egypt inaugurates the headquarters of the African Space Agency.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 11:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Ousted South Korean president appears at second court hearing in criminal trial</title>
      <itunes:summary>Ousted South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol appears in court for the second hearing of his criminal trial. China and Indonesia discuss bilateral ties, political security and defense cooperation at their first "2+2" dialogue. Egg smuggling is on the rise along the U.S.-Mexico border amid a bird flu outbreak and global tariffs.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2025 10:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Trump, Meloni confident of trade deal</title>
      <itunes:summary>Chinese President Xi Jinping wraps up a three-nation tour of Southeast Asia. U.S. President Donald Trump says there will be a trade deal with Europe. The European Central Bank cuts interest rates for the seventh time since June last year.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Chinese President Xi Jinping wraps up a three-nation tour of Southeast Asia. U.S. President Donald Trump says there will be a trade deal with Europe. The European Central Bank cuts interest rates for the seventh time since June last year.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2025 10:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Chinese president’s visit tightens regional ties</title>
      <itunes:summary>In this special edition, we focus on Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Cambodia and explore the implications and significance of his three-nation tour in Southeast Asia for strengthening regional relations.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2025 12:44:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China, Malaysia set to usher in new "Golden 50 Years" for bilateral ties</title>
      <itunes:summary>In this special edition, we look at Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to Malaysia, and explore its implications and significance for both nations and beyond.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2025 12:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China, Vietnam eye a community with a shared future</title>
      <itunes:summary>In this special edition, we look at Chinese President Xi Jinping's two-day state visit to Vietnam, exploring its implications and significance for both nations and beyond.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2025 12:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China's foreign trade starts steadily in Q1</title>
      <itunes:summary>Chinese President Xi Jinping pays a state visit to Vietnam. Data shows China's foreign trade started steadily in the first quarter. An Israeli airstrike hits the last fully functional hospital in Gaza City.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2025 11:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>ASEAN ministers gather in Malaysia to strengthen economic ties</title>
      <itunes:summary>China hikes tariffs on U.S. goods to match Washington's latest levy, after the White House confirmed that tariffs on Chinese goods now total 145%. Economic ministers from ASEAN members gather in Kuala Lumpur to strengthen economic ties. Gabon will hold the first presidential election since a military coup in 2023.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>China hikes tariffs on U.S. goods to match Washington's latest levy, after the White House confirmed that tariffs on Chinese goods now total 145%. Economic ministers from ASEAN members gather in Kuala Lumpur to strengthen economic ties. Gabon will hold the first presidential election since a military coup in 2023.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2025 11:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Germany's Union bloc and SPD agree to form coalition government</title>
      <itunes:summary>The U.S. increases levies on Chinese goods while announcing a 90-day pause of its tariffs for other countries. Germany's Union bloc and SPD agree to form a coalition government. Relatives mourn the victims of a fatal nightclub roof collapse in the Dominican Republic.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>The U.S. increases l...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>The U.S. increases levies on Chinese goods while announcing a 90-day pause of its tariffs for other countries. Germany's Union bloc and SPD agree to form a coalition government. Relatives mourn the victims of a fatal nightclub roof collapse in the Dominican Republic.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2025 10:56:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>South Korea's opposition leader resigns as party leader ahead of presidential race</title>
      <itunes:summary>Lee Jae-myung resigns as the leader of South Korea's main opposition Democratic Party as the country prepares for a snap presidential election. China releases a white paper outlining its stance on economic and trade issues with the United States. Residents in Khartoum return home after the Sudanese armed forces retook the country's capital.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Lee Jae-myung resigns as the leader of South Korea's main opposition Democratic Party as the country prepares for a snap presidential election. China releases a white paper outlining its stance on economic and trade issues with the United States. Residents in Khartoum return home after the Sudanese armed forces retook the country's capital.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2025 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>South Korea sets June 3rd for snap presidential election</title>
      <itunes:summary>The Chinese Foreign Ministry says the country will take "necessary measures" against the latest U.S. tariff threats. Multiple UN agencies call for an urgent renewal of the ceasefire in Gaza. South Korea’s government approves June 3rd as the date for a snap presidential election following the removal of impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>The Chinese Foreign Ministry says the country will take "necessary measures" against the latest U.S. tariff threats. Multiple UN agencies call for an urgent renewal of the ceasefire in Gaza. South Korea’s government approves June 3rd as the date for a snap presidential election following the removal of impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2025 10:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Israeli military changes initial account of killing of 15 aid workers near Rafah</title>
      <itunes:summary>Protesters launch a ”Hands Off” campaign across the U.S. amid the economic turmoil and widespread job cuts. The Israeli military changes its initial account of the killing of aid workers near Rafah in March. Rain-triggered floods kill dozens of people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Protesters launch a ...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>Protesters launch a ”Hands Off” campaign across the U.S. amid the economic turmoil and widespread job cuts. The Israeli military changes its initial account of the killing of aid workers near Rafah in March. Rain-triggered floods kill dozens of people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2025 11:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>U.S. stocks tumble on tariff announcement</title>
      <itunes:summary>South Korea's Constitutional Court votes unanimously to remove impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol from office. U.S. stocks plummet in response to Donald Trump's announcement of global tariffs. Hungary announces plans to withdraw from the International Criminal Court.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>South Korea's Consti...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>South Korea's Constitutional Court votes unanimously to remove impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol from office. U.S. stocks plummet in response to Donald Trump's announcement of global tariffs. Hungary announces plans to withdraw from the International Criminal Court.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2025 11:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Israel “dissecting” Gaza to increase pressure on Hamas to release hostages: Netanyahu</title>
      <itunes:summary>Many trading partners of the United States slam Washington’s latest tariff policy. A second Chinese shipment of aid arrives in quake-hit Myanmar. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel is "dissecting" Gaza to increase pressure on Hamas to release hostages.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Many trading partner...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>Many trading partners of the United States slam Washington’s latest tariff policy. A second Chinese shipment of aid arrives in quake-hit Myanmar. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel is "dissecting" Gaza to increase pressure on Hamas to release hostages.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Chinese embassy delivers cash assistance to Myanmar's Red Cross Society</title>
      <itunes:summary>China aids Myanmar's Red Cross with cash support. Canada and Mexico ponder how to response to Donald Trump's tariffs. China and Russia push to strengthen cooperation under multilateral frameworks.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>China aids Myanmar's...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>China aids Myanmar's Red Cross with cash support. Canada and Mexico ponder how to response to Donald Trump's tariffs. China and Russia push to strengthen cooperation under multilateral frameworks.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2025 10:52:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Rescuers continue to search for survivors of Myanmar earthquake</title>
      <itunes:summary>International rescue teams are searching for survivors under the rubble after the 7.9-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar. Israel indicates it could launch another major offensive in Rafah in southern Gaza, as Palestinians have reported over 1,000 deaths since the breakdown of the ceasefire. A Paris court finds French far-right leader Marine Le Pen guilty of embezzlement.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>International rescue...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>International rescue teams are searching for survivors under the rubble after the 7.9-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar. Israel indicates it could launch another major offensive in Rafah in southern Gaza, as Palestinians have reported over 1,000 deaths since the breakdown of the ceasefire. A Paris court finds French far-right leader Marine Le Pen guilty of embezzlement.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2025 11:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Myanmar in "dire need" of aid after earthquake: Red Cross official</title>
      <itunes:summary>China sends about 400 people to assist rescue efforts in earthquake-hit Myanmar, where extensive damage hampers rescue operations and aid deliveries. The World Food Program warns about the risk of acute hunger and malnutrition in Gaza as food supplies have run out. The global trading system braces for U.S. President Donald Trump's impending tariffs on trading partners this week.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>China sends about 40...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>China sends about 400 people to assist rescue efforts in earthquake-hit Myanmar, where extensive damage hampers rescue operations and aid deliveries. The World Food Program warns about the risk of acute hunger and malnutrition in Gaza as food supplies have run out. The global trading system braces for U.S. President Donald Trump's impending tariffs on trading partners this week.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2025 10:42:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>EU member states, excluding Hungary, agree to support a proposal for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine. Yemen's Houthi group claims responsibility for a ballistic missile attack on southern Tel Aviv. U.S. President Donald Trump signs an executive order to dismantle the federal Department of Education.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2025 09:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2025 10:31:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2025 10:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>U.S., NATO leaders discuss military spending, Ukraine</title>
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      <itunes:summary>Major U.S. trading partners vow to retaliate against the Trump administration's protectionist policies. Washington resumes military aid and intelligence sharing with Kyiv. The Pakistani army says security forces have killed the separatist militants who hijacked a train in the southwest, ending a 30-hour standoff.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2025 10:08:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2025 10:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Ukrainian and U.S. delegations meet in Jeddah on ending conflict with Russia</title>
      <itunes:summary>Ukrainian officials meet a U.S. delegation in Saudi Arabia to try to find a way to end the conflict with Russia. Israel's negotiating team travels to Qatar for talks aimed at extending the Gaza ceasefire. U.S. stocks plunge as uncertainties over tariffs and a possible federal government shutdown feul recession fears.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2025 11:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Israel cuts off Gaza electricity supply ahead of truce talks</title>
      <itunes:summary>Israel orders an immediate halt to Gaza's electricity supply to pressure Hamas into releasing hostages. The interim president of Syria warns that he will hold perpetrators responsible for the recent deadly violence in the country. A tropical depression cuts power to hundreds of thousands of people in eastern Australia.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Israel orders an immediate halt to Gaza's electricity supply to pressure Hamas into releasing hostages. The interim president of Syria warns that he will hold perpetrators responsible for the recent deadly violence in the country. A tropical depression cuts power to hundreds of thousands of people in eastern Australia.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>The Yellow River Mosaic (Bonus Series): From poorest village to tourist attraction</title>
      <itunes:summary>Laoniuwan, or “Old Ox Bay”, marks the start of Jin-Shaan Grand Canyon, where the Yellow River meets the Great Wall. It used to serve as a military fortress. Once the poorest village in the county, Laoniuwan has transformed into a thriving tourist resort.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Laoniuwan, or “Old O...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>Laoniuwan, or “Old Ox Bay”, marks the start of Jin-Shaan Grand Canyon, where the Yellow River meets the Great Wall. It used to serve as a military fortress. Once the poorest village in the county, Laoniuwan has transformed into a thriving tourist resort.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2025 11:52:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>European leaders convene emergency talks to boost military budgets</title>
      <itunes:summary>European leaders approve plans to increase defense capabilities and pledge to continue to support Ukraine. U.S. President Donald Trump suspends the 25-percent tariffs on USMCA-compliant goods from Canada and Mexico. Displaced Palestinians are facing worsening conditions, after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the closure of border crossings days ago.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>European leaders approve plans to increase defense capabilities and pledge to continue to support Ukraine. U.S. President Donald Trump suspends the 25-percent tariffs on USMCA-compliant goods from Canada and Mexico. Displaced Palestinians are facing worsening conditions, after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the closure of border crossings days ago.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2025 10:42:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>The Yellow River Mosaic (Bonus Series): Echoes of the boatman chantey</title>
      <itunes:summary>For centuries, the middle reaches of the Yellow River have served as a vital waterway linking central and northern China. But with the development of road transport, the Yellow River's role as a transportation artery faded into history. In this episode, we visit an ancient ferry port along the river and explore the lives of the boatmen’s descendants.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>For centuries, the m...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>For centuries, the middle reaches of the Yellow River have served as a vital waterway linking central and northern China. But with the development of road transport, the Yellow River's role as a transportation artery faded into history. In this episode, we visit an ancient ferry port along the river and explore the lives of the boatmen’s descendants.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2025 10:34:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Trump delays Canada, Mexico auto tariffs for one month</title>
      <itunes:summary>U.S. President Donald Trump agrees to exempt automobiles from newly imposed tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico for one month. Chinese animated film Ne Zha 2 opens in Singapore. Artificial intelligence and robotics take center stage at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>U.S. President Donal...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>U.S. President Donald Trump agrees to exempt automobiles from newly imposed tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico for one month. Chinese animated film Ne Zha 2 opens in Singapore. Artificial intelligence and robotics take center stage at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.</description>
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      <title>The Yellow River Mosaic (Bonus Series): Amne Machin - Tracking the snow line</title>
      <itunes:summary>Amne Machin, one of the four sacred mountains in Tibetan Buddhism in China, is a vital water source for the Yellow River. Yet its glaciers are retreating due to global warming. Local herders are trying their utmost to protect the revered mountain peak.</itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:summary>A possible end to the three-year old Russia-Ukraine conflict may be on the horizon after the U.S. and Russian leaders agreed to begin negotiations. EU, Canada pledge to strengthen trade relations to counter Washington's tariffs on steel and aluminum. M23 rebels resume attacks in DR Congo after a brief pause.</itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:summary>Hamas says it will stop releasing Israeli hostages until further notice, while Israel puts its army at the highest level of readiness. U.S. President Donald Trump signs executive orders to raise tariffs on all steel and aluminum coming into his country to 25 percent. Over 80 soldiers are on trial in the Democratic Republic of the Congo for murder, rape and other crimes against civilians.</itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:summary>The UN makes a special appeal for peace in the Democratic Republic of the Congo as the humanitarian crisis there remains dire. Hamas calls for regional emergency sessions to address U.S. President Donald Trump's threats to relocate Palestinians from Gaza. The first group of illegal migrants from the United States arrives at a detention facility in Guantanamo Bay.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>The UN makes a speci...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Feb 2025 11:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>World leaders voice rejection towards U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to take over the Gaza Strip and relocate Palestinians elsewhere. Thousands of demonstrators gather in cities across the U.S. to protest the Trump administration's early policies. The United Nations is warning of escalating situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2025 11:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Trump says U.S. will take control of Gaza, sparking criticism</title>
      <itunes:summary>The U.S. president says his country will take control of Gaza, sparking widespread criticism. Hamas says talks for the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire are ongoing, while Israel says it will send negotiators to Qatar this week. Rebels in the Democratic Republic of the Congo announce a ceasefire, citing humanitarian reasons.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>The U.S. president s...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>The U.S. president says his country will take control of Gaza, sparking widespread criticism. Hamas says talks for the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire are ongoing, while Israel says it will send negotiators to Qatar this week. Rebels in the Democratic Republic of the Congo announce a ceasefire, citing humanitarian reasons.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 05 Feb 2025 11:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>U.S. President Donald Trump has agreed to delay 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada. The EU has vowed to retaliate against U.S. tariff threats. The M23 rebel group in DR Congo has declared a ceasefire.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>U.S. President Donal...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>U.S. President Donald Trump has agreed to delay 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada. The EU has vowed to retaliate against U.S. tariff threats. The M23 rebel group in DR Congo has declared a ceasefire.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 04 Feb 2025 12:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Mexico vows retaliation after Trump approves 25% tariffs</title>
      <itunes:summary>Mexico vows retaliation after Washington approves 25% tariffs on Mexican imports. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu heads to Washington to meet President Trump on the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire. The Democratic Republic of the Congo reports overfilled morgues in Goma amid M23 rebel offensives.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Mexico vows retaliat...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>Mexico vows retaliation after Washington approves 25% tariffs on Mexican imports. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu heads to Washington to meet President Trump on the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire. The Democratic Republic of the Congo reports overfilled morgues in Goma amid M23 rebel offensives.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 03 Feb 2025 10:36:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Black boxes recovered from crashed passenger jet in DC</title>
      <itunes:summary>Black boxes have been recovered from the crashed passenger jet in DC. China's film market is off to a strong start this year. Celebrations have taken place in the West Bank and Gaza after Israel freed 110 Palestinian prisoners as part of a ceasefire agreement.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Black boxes have bee...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>Black boxes have been recovered from the crashed passenger jet in DC. China's film market is off to a strong start this year. Celebrations have taken place in the West Bank and Gaza after Israel freed 110 Palestinian prisoners as part of a ceasefire agreement.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 11:47:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>American Airlines jet, Army helicopter collide</title>
      <itunes:summary>Reports say rescue crews have found no survivors after a deadly midair collision involving an American Airlines passenger jet and a military helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Reports say rescue c...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>Reports say rescue crews have found no survivors after a deadly midair collision involving an American Airlines passenger jet and a military helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2025 11:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Displaced Palestinians return home in northern Gaza</title>
      <itunes:summary>Tens of thousands of displaced Palestinians are on their way back home in northern Gaza after the Israel-Hamas ceasefire took effect. U.S. President Donald Trump’s order to pause all federal funding has met strong opposition. Celebrations continue across China as the country marks the first day of the Year of the Snake.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Tens of thousands of...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>Tens of thousands of displaced Palestinians are on their way back home in northern Gaza after the Israel-Hamas ceasefire took effect. U.S. President Donald Trump’s order to pause all federal funding has met strong opposition. Celebrations continue across China as the country marks the first day of the Year of the Snake.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2025 12:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Hezbollah reaffirms stance on Israel’s withdrawal</title>
      <itunes:summary>Hezbollah has reaffirmed its stance on Israel’s withdrawal from southern Lebanon, saying the deadline has passed and they will tolerate no extensions. U.S. President Donald Trump’s crackdown on illegal immigrants is picking up pace, with at least 1,000 people arrested in various operations. People across China are holding various celebrations to usher in the Year of the Snake.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Hezbollah has reaffi...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>Hezbollah has reaffirmed its stance on Israel’s withdrawal from southern Lebanon, saying the deadline has passed and they will tolerate no extensions. U.S. President Donald Trump’s crackdown on illegal immigrants is picking up pace, with at least 1,000 people arrested in various operations. People across China are holding various celebrations to usher in the Year of the Snake.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2025 13:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Lebanon confirms adherence to ceasefire deal with Israel until February 18</title>
      <itunes:summary>Lebanon's caretaker prime minister says the country will uphold the ceasefire with Israel. Rebels have claimed control of Goma in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, forcing thousands to flee. China is buzzing with festive energy as the Year of the Snake approaches in two days.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Lebanon's caretaker ...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>Lebanon's caretaker prime minister says the country will uphold the ceasefire with Israel. Rebels have claimed control of Goma in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, forcing thousands to flee. China is buzzing with festive energy as the Year of the Snake approaches in two days.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2025 11:04:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>People in Gaza continue to receive humanitarian aid amid ceasefire</title>
      <itunes:summary>Gazans continue to receive humanitarian aid as the ongoing ceasefire enters its fifth day. A U.S. federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order to revoke birthright citizenship, calling it unconstitutional. Brazil is bracing for another possible dengue fever epidemic this year amid a severe strain of the mosquito-borne disease.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Gazans continue to r...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>Gazans continue to receive humanitarian aid as the ongoing ceasefire enters its fifth day. A U.S. federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order to revoke birthright citizenship, calling it unconstitutional. Brazil is bracing for another possible dengue fever epidemic this year amid a severe strain of the mosquito-borne disease.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2025 10:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Israeli delegation in Cairo for talks on second phase of Gaza ceasefire</title>
      <itunes:summary>An Israeli delegation is in Cairo for talks on the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire. The US business community is opposing the Trump administration’s tariff threats. A funeral has been held for the victims of the fire at a ski resort in Turkiye.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>An Israeli delegatio...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>An Israeli delegation is in Cairo for talks on the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire. The US business community is opposing the Trump administration’s tariff threats. A funeral has been held for the victims of the fire at a ski resort in Turkiye.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2025 10:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>WHO regrets Trump's order to withdraw</title>
      <itunes:summary>The World Health Organization expresses regret over the new U.S. administration’s announcement of withdrawing the country from the organization. Fighting between armed groups in Colombia kills at least 100 people and forces thousands to flee to Venezuela. Qatar confirms that the next round of hostage exchanges based on the Gaza ceasefire deal will proceed as scheduled this weekend.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>The World Health Org...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>The World Health Organization expresses regret over the new U.S. administration’s announcement of withdrawing the country from the organization. Fighting between armed groups in Colombia kills at least 100 people and forces thousands to flee to Venezuela. Qatar confirms that the next round of hostage exchanges based on the Gaza ceasefire deal will proceed as scheduled this weekend.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Jan 2025 09:52:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Trump overturns Biden era orders to start second term</title>
      <itunes:summary>Donald Trump overturns numerous executive orders by his predecessor as he starts his second term as U.S. President. The UN agency for Palestinian refugees says thousands of trucks of aid are waiting to enter Gaza, and Hamas says it will release four more Israeli hostages this week under the ceasefire deal. South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol attends the third hearing of his impeachment trial.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Donald Trump overtur...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:duration>1200</itunes:duration>
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      <description>Donald Trump overturns numerous executive orders by his predecessor as he starts his second term as U.S. President. The UN agency for Palestinian refugees says thousands of trucks of aid are waiting to enter Gaza, and Hamas says it will release four more Israeli hostages this week under the ceasefire deal. South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol attends the third hearing of his impeachment trial.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Palestinian prisoners freed under Gaza ceasefire deal</title>
      <itunes:summary>90 Palestinian prisoners walk free from Israeli jails under the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire deal. Hundreds of people storm a court in Seoul in support of detained South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol. TikTok restores services in the U.S. after Donald Trump said he would reinstate the app's access after he returns to the White House.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>90 Palestinian priso...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:duration>1125</itunes:duration>
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      <description>90 Palestinian prisoners walk free from Israeli jails under the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire deal. Hundreds of people storm a court in Seoul in support of detained South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol. TikTok restores services in the U.S. after Donald Trump said he would reinstate the app's access after he returns to the White House.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jan 2025 10:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Israeli PM's office announces hostage deal with Hamas</title>
      <itunes:summary>The Israeli PM's office announces a hostage deal with Hamas. South Korea's anti-corruption agency files a request to extend the detention of impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol. The new Mozambique president vows to reunite his country on the heels of devastating protests.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>The Israeli PM's off...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>1013</itunes:duration>
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      <description>The Israeli PM's office announces a hostage deal with Hamas. South Korea's anti-corruption agency files a request to extend the detention of impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol. The new Mozambique president vows to reunite his country on the heels of devastating protests.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2025 10:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Israel, Hamas agree to Gaza ceasefire deal</title>
      <itunes:summary>Israel and Hamas agree to a ceasefire deal, with an initial 42-day phase during which over 15 months of fighting in Gaza will stop. U.S. President Joe Biden delivers his farewell address, warning of what he describes as an oligarchy of the ultra-wealthy taking root in the country. TikTok users in the U.S. flock to another Chinese social media app amid a possible ban of the popular platform.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Israel and Hamas agr...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:duration>1199</itunes:duration>
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      <description>Israel and Hamas agree to a ceasefire deal, with an initial 42-day phase during which over 15 months of fighting in Gaza will stop. U.S. President Joe Biden delivers his farewell address, warning of what he describes as an oligarchy of the ultra-wealthy taking root in the country. TikTok users in the U.S. flock to another Chinese social media app amid a possible ban of the popular platform.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2025 10:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>South Korea's Yoon becomes first sitting president to be arrested</title>
      <itunes:summary>South Korean investigators have arrested impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol. Hamas says negotiations on a ceasefire in Gaza have reached the final stage, while there have been mixed reactions from Israel on the deal. Firefighters are holding the line against the wildfires in Los Angeles.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>South Korean investi...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:duration>967</itunes:duration>
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      <description>South Korean investigators have arrested impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol. Hamas says negotiations on a ceasefire in Gaza have reached the final stage, while there have been mixed reactions from Israel on the deal. Firefighters are holding the line against the wildfires in Los Angeles.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Jan 2025 10:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Israel, Hamas appear to move closer to a Gaza ceasefire but hurdle remains</title>
      <itunes:summary>A 5.0-magnitude earthquake has jolted the epicenter of last week’s deadly 6.8-magnitude earthquake in southwest China. Israel and Hamas are appearing to move closer to a potential ceasefire in Gaza. TikTok has made a final attempt to stop it from being effectively banned in the United States.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>A 5.0-magnitude eart...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>A 5.0-magnitude earthquake has jolted the epicenter of last week’s deadly 6.8-magnitude earthquake in southwest China. Israel and Hamas are appearing to move closer to a potential ceasefire in Gaza. TikTok has made a final attempt to stop it from being effectively banned in the United States.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 10:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jan 2025 10:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jan 2025 10:47:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>Rescuers are searching for survivors after a 6.8-magnitude earthquake jolted Xizang in southwest China. California declares a state of emergency amid a fast-moving wildfire in the southern part of the U.S. state. John Mahama assumes office as the president of Ghana, returning to power after eight years.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Jan 2025 10:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2025 10:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>South Korean anti-corruption agency seeks police assistance to arrest impeached president</title>
      <itunes:summary>South Korea’s anti-corruption agency requests that the police take over the efforts to detain impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol. The Israeli military ramps up airstrikes on Gaza amid revived negotiations in Doha on halting a 15-month conflict. Washington D.C. is preparing to host a series of high-profile political events this month.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jan 2025 10:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>South Korea's Chief Intelligence Officer announced that the country has halted the execution of the arrest warrant against President Yoon. The Gaza ceasefire deal with Israel is close to being finalized.  Authorities have identified the driver in the Tesla Cybertruck attack.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jan 2025 11:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>Sixteen people were killed in two incidents in the US on the first day of 2025. Emergency relief supplies provided by China have arrived in Vanuatu’s capital. Displaced Palestinians in central Gaza are relying on charity kitchens due to a lack of food aid.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jan 2025 11:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>World rings in 2025</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jan 2025 10:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>South Korea issues arrest warrant against impeached president</title>
      <itunes:summary>South Korea issues an arrest warrant against impeached president Yoon Suk-yeol, an unprecedented move against a sitting head of state. South Korean police vow to speed up the identification of the victims killed in the Jeju Air plane crash. A transit deal allowing Russia to export natural gas to Europe via Ukraine expires.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>South Korea issues a...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>South Korea issues an arrest warrant against impeached president Yoon Suk-yeol, an unprecedented move against a sitting head of state. South Korean police vow to speed up the identification of the victims killed in the Jeju Air plane crash. A transit deal allowing Russia to export natural gas to Europe via Ukraine expires.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Dec 2024 10:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>2024 in review</title>
      <itunes:summary>This special edition of The Top Story brings you China Media Group's list of the top 10 China-related news stories and the top 10 international news stories of 2024.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>This special edition...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>This special edition of The Top Story brings you China Media Group's list of the top 10 China-related news stories and the top 10 international news stories of 2024.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Dec 2024 10:56:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Israel maintains presence in buffer zone in Syria</title>
      <itunes:summary>Israel intends to build temporary military posts to ensure their operations inside the buffer zone in the Golan Heights. An investigation into the cause of an Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash in Kazakhstan is underway, with a second black box reportedly found. Mass protests have erupted across several cities in Syria over a video showing an attack on an Alawite shrine in Aleppo.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Israel intends to bu...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>Israel intends to build temporary military posts to ensure their operations inside the buffer zone in the Golan Heights. An investigation into the cause of an Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash in Kazakhstan is underway, with a second black box reportedly found. Mass protests have erupted across several cities in Syria over a video showing an attack on an Alawite shrine in Aleppo.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:18:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Israel, Hamas trade blame for delays in reaching ceasefire deal</title>
      <itunes:summary>Israel and Hamas have blamed each other for delays in reaching a Gaza ceasefire agreement despite reported progress in the past days. Azerbaijan is mourning for the 38 victims killed in a plane crash in Kazakhstan.The UN High Commissioner for Refugees is calling for more international support to deal with the crisis in Sudan after reporting a mass exodus of civilians fleeing the escalating violence.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Israel and Hamas have blamed each other for delays in reaching a Gaza ceasefire agreement despite reported progress in the past days. Azerbaijan is mourning for the 38 victims killed in a plane crash in Kazakhstan.The UN High Commissioner for Refugees is calling for more international support to deal with the crisis in Sudan after reporting a mass exodus of civilians fleeing the escalating violence.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Dec 2024 11:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Israel:Negotiating team makes progress on hostage release deal</title>
      <itunes:summary>Israel says its negotiating team has returned from Qatar after having what it calls "meaningful" talks for a deal to release the hostages held in Gaza. Residents of a war-ravaged neighborhood in eastern Damascus are returning home to check the conditions of their houses. An Azerbaijani passenger plane with 67 people on board has crashed near the Kazakh city of Aktau.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Israel says its nego...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>Israel says its negotiating team has returned from Qatar after having what it calls "meaningful" talks for a deal to release the hostages held in Gaza. Residents of a war-ravaged neighborhood in eastern Damascus are returning home to check the conditions of their houses. An Azerbaijani passenger plane with 67 people on board has crashed near the Kazakh city of Aktau.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Dec 2024 11:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Israel, Hamas approach ceasefire with crucial differences unresolved</title>
      <itunes:summary>Israeli and Palestinian officials say they are coming closer to a ceasefire deal, but crucial differences remain unresolved. The suspect accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has pleaded not guilty to charges of terrorism and murder. The UK economy flatlines in the third quarter, with legal services firms and bars-and-restaurants recording a weaker than expected performance.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Israeli and Palestinian officials say they are coming closer to a ceasefire deal, but crucial differences remain unresolved. The suspect accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has pleaded not guilty to charges of terrorism and murder. The UK economy flatlines in the third quarter, with legal services firms and bars-and-restaurants recording a weaker than expected performance.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Dec 2024 10:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Hamas: truce agreement with Israel closer than ever</title>
      <itunes:summary>Hamas says a truce agreement with Israel is closer than ever, with several points to be finalized. Yemen's Houthi group claims to have targeted a U.S. aircraft carrier after U.S. airstrikes on the country’s capital. German police say the suspect involved in a Christmas market attack in Magdeburg faces multiple charges of murder.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Hamas says a truce agreement with Israel is closer than ever, with several points to be finalized. Yemen's Houthi group claims to have targeted a U.S. aircraft carrier after U.S. airstrikes on the country’s capital. German police say the suspect involved in a Christmas market attack in Magdeburg faces multiple charges of murder.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Dec 2024 10:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>UN chief presses for global governance framework for AI</title>
      <itunes:summary>Chinese President Xi Jinping reiterates the importance of adhering to“One Country, Two Systems" as Friday marks the 25th anniversary of Macao’s return to China. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres calls for a global governance framework for artificial intelligence, warning that AI is evolving faster than the humanity’s ability to control it. The U.S. House of Representatives has failed to pass a Republican spending bill, leaving lawmakers only a day to approve new funding to avert a government shutdown.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Chinese President Xi...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>Chinese President Xi Jinping reiterates the importance of adhering to“One Country, Two Systems" as Friday marks the 25th anniversary of Macao’s return to China. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres calls for a global governance framework for artificial intelligence, warning that AI is evolving faster than the humanity’s ability to control it. The U.S. House of Representatives has failed to pass a Republican spending bill, leaving lawmakers only a day to approve new funding to avert a government shutdown.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10:44:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Mediators hope for Israel-Hamas ceasefire "in the coming days"</title>
      <itunes:summary>Mediators in Doha express hope for a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas "in the coming days". The U.S. Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by 25 basis points, the third consecutive reduction in this easing cycle. Southern African countries are reeling from extreme weather events, with millions struggling to cope with the deadly forces of nature.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Mediators in Doha ex...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>Mediators in Doha express hope for a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas "in the coming days". The U.S. Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by 25 basis points, the third consecutive reduction in this easing cycle. Southern African countries are reeling from extreme weather events, with millions struggling to cope with the deadly forces of nature.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Dec 2024 10:34:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Hamas says hostage deal possible if Israel sets no new conditions</title>
      <itunes:summary>Hamas says reaching an agreement for a ceasefire and prisoner exchanges is possible if Israel stops setting new conditions. A UN official says challenges in Syria require support that goes beyond humanitarian aid. Moscow vows revenge against Ukraine for the killing of a Russian general as Kyiv claims responsibility.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Hamas says reaching ...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>Hamas says reaching an agreement for a ceasefire and prisoner exchanges is possible if Israel stops setting new conditions. A UN official says challenges in Syria require support that goes beyond humanitarian aid. Moscow vows revenge against Ukraine for the killing of a Russian general as Kyiv claims responsibility.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Dec 2024 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>German parliament declares no confidence in Chancellor Scholz</title>
      <itunes:summary>German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's loss in a confidence vote in parliament paves the way for a snap election in February. South Korea's Constitutional Court sets a Monday deadline for President Yoon Suk-yeol to submit a written argument for his impeachment trial. Aid is slow to reach those in need on the French territory of Mayotte following Cyclone Chido, which has moved to the African continent and battered Mozambique.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>German Chancellor Ol...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 11:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>UN Security Council members blast the U.S. for again vetoing a draft resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. Ukraine launches more Western weapons into Russia. The U.S. West Coast is experiencing a severe weather pattern known as a bomb cyclone.</itunes:summary>
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      <title>Qatar suspends mediation efforts for Gaza ceasefire</title>
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      <description>Qatar has suspended its role as a key mediator for a Gaza ceasefire. Chinese President Xi Jinping is joining world leaders in Peru this week for the annual APEC Leaders' Meeting. Belgium is saying goodbye to three giant pandas before sending them to China.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 11 Nov 2024 10:49:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Visa free travel to China takes effect for 9 more countries</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 08 Nov 2024 11:25:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Israelis protest after Netanyahu sacks defense minister</title>
      <itunes:summary>Chinese President Xi Jinping congratulates Donald Trump on his election as president of the United States and calls for more communication between the two countries. Protests break out across Israel after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's dismissal of the defense minister. Italian President Sergio Mattarella is in China for a state visit.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Chinese President Xi Jinping congratulates Donald Trump on his election as president of the United States and calls for more communication between the two countries. Protests break out across Israel after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's dismissal of the defense minister. Italian President Sergio Mattarella is in China for a state visit.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 07 Nov 2024 10:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Donald Trump claims presidential election win</title>
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      <description>Former U.S. President Donald Trump claims victory in the presidential election after media projections put him ahead of Vice President Kamala Harris. Israel orders residents in northern Gaza to leave following an overnight strike on Beit Lahiya. Over 400 new products, technologies and services are on disply at the China International Import Expo in Shanghai.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 06 Nov 2024 11:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>New Hampshire voters first to cast ballot on U.S. election day</title>
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      <description>Residents in New Hampshire cast the first votes on election day in the U.S.. Storms in Spain that caused mass damage in Valencia move north and flood parts of Barcelona. The 7th China International Import Expo opens in Shanghai, attracing a record number of exhibitors.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 05 Nov 2024 10:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Flood recovery underway in Spain amid public fury toward the King</title>
      <itunes:summary>Spanish King Felipe VI vows to help communities affected by the floods after locals complained about inadequate government response. The final phase of a polio vaccination campaign in northern Gaza resumes following an Israeli attack. China's Shenzhou-18 crew returns home after spending six months on the Tiangong space station.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Spanish King Felipe VI vows to help communities affected by the floods after locals complained about inadequate government response. The final phase of a polio vaccination campaign in northern Gaza resumes following an Israeli attack. China's Shenzhou-18 crew returns home after spending six months on the Tiangong space station.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 04 Nov 2024 10:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Unity in a Divided World: Finnish President on Cooperation with China and Multilateral Goals</title>
      <itunes:summary>Finnish President Alexander Stubb has wrapped up his first state visit to China since taking office. During an exclusive interview, he spoke about his expectations for future bilateral cooperation and plans to jointly tackle global challenges.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Finnish President Al...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>Finnish President Alexander Stubb has wrapped up his first state visit to China since taking office. During an exclusive interview, he spoke about his expectations for future bilateral cooperation and plans to jointly tackle global challenges.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 02 Nov 2024 10:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Rescuers dig through debris in Spain as floods kill over 150</title>
      <itunes:summary>The catastrophic floods in Spain have killed more than 150 people as rescue work continues. Kamala Harris and Donald Trump campaign in the battleground state of Wisconsin in the final stretch of the U.S. presidential race. Israel says ensuring the return of displaced people to the north is a key condition of any ceasefire with Lebanon.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>The catastrophic flo...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>The catastrophic floods in Spain have killed more than 150 people as rescue work continues. Kamala Harris and Donald Trump campaign in the battleground state of Wisconsin in the final stretch of the U.S. presidential race. Israel says ensuring the return of displaced people to the north is a key condition of any ceasefire with Lebanon.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Nov 2024 10:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Floods kill 95 in Spain as a year's rain falls in a day</title>
      <itunes:summary>At least 95 people have died in flash floods in Spain after torrential rain battered the eastern region of Valencia and beyond. A UN inquiry has found that Israel committed war crimes and crimes against humanity by attacking the healthcare system in Gaza. North Korea has test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>At least 95 people h...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>At least 95 people have died in flash floods in Spain after torrential rain battered the eastern region of Valencia and beyond. A UN inquiry has found that Israel committed war crimes and crimes against humanity by attacking the healthcare system in Gaza. North Korea has test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 31 Oct 2024 10:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Gaza rescuers dig for survivors after Israeli strike kills over 90</title>
      <itunes:summary>Nearly 100 people have died in an Israeli air strike on a single residential block in northern Gaza. The UN Security Council has condemned Tel Aviv's decision to ban the UN's aid agency for Palestinians from operating in Israel. South Sudan has declared a local cholera outbreak in a northern county on the border with Sudan.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Nearly 100 people ha...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>Nearly 100 people have died in an Israeli air strike on a single residential block in northern Gaza. The UN Security Council has condemned Tel Aviv's decision to ban the UN's aid agency for Palestinians from operating in Israel. South Sudan has declared a local cholera outbreak in a northern county on the border with Sudan.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Oct 2024 10:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>UN Security Council condemns violence from Sudan to the Middle East</title>
      <itunes:summary>The United Nations Security Council calls for a cessation of hostilities from Sudan to the Middle East. China will launch its Shenzhou-19 manned space mission on Wednesday morning. Volkswagen announces plans to shut down at least three factories in Germany.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>The United Nations S...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:duration>900</itunes:duration>
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      <description>The United Nations Security Council calls for a cessation of hostilities from Sudan to the Middle East. China will launch its Shenzhou-19 manned space mission on Wednesday morning. Volkswagen announces plans to shut down at least three factories in Germany.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Oct 2024 10:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Japan's long-ruling LDP loses parliamentary majority</title>
      <itunes:summary>Japan's Liberal Democratic Party and its ruling coalition partner lose their lower house majority for the first time in 15 years. Israel says its airstrikes hit Iran's defenses and missile production hard, while Iran vows a strong response. The Finnish president visits China as the two countries mark 74 years of diplomatic relations.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Japan's Liberal Demo...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>Japan's Liberal Democratic Party and its ruling coalition partner lose their lower house majority for the first time in 15 years. Israel says its airstrikes hit Iran's defenses and missile production hard, while Iran vows a strong response. The Finnish president visits China as the two countries mark 74 years of diplomatic relations.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 28 Oct 2024 10:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Oct 2024 10:52:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Oct 2024 10:52:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Oct 2024 10:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>Israel and the U.S. see an opportunity for a truce after Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar's death. Leaders of European Union member states remain divided on the Ukraine crisis. Chinese authorities remain upbeat about the country’s economy with 4.8 percent growth in the first three quarters.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Oct 2024 11:36:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>First EU-GCC summit supports two-state solution for Israeli-Palestinian conflict</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Oct 2024 10:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Oct 2024 11:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>North Korea blows up parts of inter-Korean roads, South Korea fires warning shots</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Oct 2024 10:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Thousands protest for affordable housing in Spain</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Oct 2024 10:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 11 Oct 2024 10:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Millions seek shelter as Hurricane Milton slams into Florida</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 10 Oct 2024 11:26:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 09 Oct 2024 10:32:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Oct 2024 11:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China reports positive changes in the real estate market after easing restrictions</title>
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      <description>China has reported overall positive changes in the real estate market, after local governments rolled out measures to ease restrictions in the property sector. Monday marks the first anniversary of the latest round of the Hamas-Israel conflict, with the humanitarian situation in Gaza continuing to worsen. The U.S. government has released 100 million dollars to help the impacted areas recover from the destruction of Hurricane Helene.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 07 Oct 2024 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description>Israel expands its offensive against Hezbollah, ordering more residents in southern Lebanon to evacuate. Federal prosecutors in election interference case allege Donald Trump acted in his capacity as a private citizen. Stimulus real estate policies have attracted more potential home buyers in China's first-tier cities.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 04 Oct 2024 12:31:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Israel, Iran warn each other of further actions</title>
      <itunes:summary>Israel and Iran warn each other of further actions amid the escalating tensions in the Middle East. The Democratic Republic of the Congo postpones an mpox vaccination campaign as local health authorities say they're not ready. China's week-long National Day holiday is boosting the country's economy.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Israel and Iran warn each other of further actions amid the escalating tensions in the Middle East. The Democratic Republic of the Congo postpones an mpox vaccination campaign as local health authorities say they're not ready. China's week-long National Day holiday is boosting the country's economy.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Oct 2024 14:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Iran launches ballistic missiles at Israel</title>
      <itunes:summary>Iran has launched around 180 missiles at Israel, in response to the killings of Hezbollah's militant leaders, prompting alarm across the region. Tensions remain high in Lebanon, as Israeli strikes continue. Trading on Wall Street dipped on worries amid Middle East tensions.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Iran has launched ar...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>Iran has launched around 180 missiles at Israel, in response to the killings of Hezbollah's militant leaders, prompting alarm across the region. Tensions remain high in Lebanon, as Israeli strikes continue. Trading on Wall Street dipped on worries amid Middle East tensions.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 02 Oct 2024 11:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Beijing holds flag-raising ceremony for National Day</title>
      <itunes:summary>Tuesday marks the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. Japan’s parliament has formally elected Shigeru Ishiba as the country’s new prime minister. The Israeli military says it has begun a limited ground operation against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Tuesday marks the 75...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>Tuesday marks the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. Japan’s parliament has formally elected Shigeru Ishiba as the country’s new prime minister. The Israeli military says it has begun a limited ground operation against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Oct 2024 11:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Austria's far-right FPO claims victory in parliamentary election</title>
      <itunes:summary>Austria's far-right Freedom Party has claimed victory in the national elections. Israel's airstrikes in Lebanon have killed at least 105 people, including two Hezbollah leaders. China has marked Martyrs' Day on the eve of the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Austria's far-right Freedom Party has claimed victory in the national elections. Israel's airstrikes in Lebanon have killed at least 105 people, including two Hezbollah leaders. China has marked Martyrs' Day on the eve of the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Sep 2024 10:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Sep 2024 11:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2024 10:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Sep 2024 10:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Fear, anger fill Lebanese streets after deadly explosions</title>
      <itunes:summary>Lebanese residents have expressed fear and anger following the deadly explosions involving telecommunications devices. China and the EU agree to continue negotiations on the bloc’s anti-subsidy investigation into Chinese electric vehicles. The Malaysian king is on a state visit to China.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Lebanese residents have expressed fear and anger following the deadly explosions involving telecommunications devices. China and the EU agree to continue negotiations on the bloc’s anti-subsidy investigation into Chinese electric vehicles. The Malaysian king is on a state visit to China.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Sep 2024 11:18:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Fresh wave of device explosions rocks Lebanon</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Sep 2024 10:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Pager blasts in Lebanon stoke tensions in Middle East</title>
      <itunes:summary>Pager explosions across Lebanon have killed at least nine people and injured nearly 3,000, threatening to ignite new tensions in the Middle East. The European Commission President has revealed her proposed team for the next five years. China marks the 93rd anniversary of the Sept 18 Incident which triggered the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Sep 2024 10:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Suspect in assassination attempt on Donald Trump charged with gun crimes</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Sep 2024 10:34:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>FBI investigating Trump golf course incident as assassination attempt</title>
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      <description>The FBI is investigating an incident at former U.S. President Donald Trump's golf course as a potential assassination attempt, with a suspect arrested. Germany tightens border controls to address irregular migration. Yemen's Houthi group decides to intensify military operations against Israel, while the Israeli Prime Minister vows retaliation.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Sep 2024 11:08:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>UN condemns Israeli airstrikes that kill six UNRWA workers in central Gaza</title>
      <itunes:summary>UNRWA confirms that six of its staff members were killed in two Israeli airstrikes in central Gaza. Leading experts and top defense officials gather at the Beijing Xiangshan Forum to share insights on global security and development. Francine becomes a tropical storm after slamming into the U.S. southeastern coast.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Sep 2024 11:32:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Polio vaccination campaign reaches 82% of targeted Gaza children</title>
      <itunes:summary>The WHO's polio vaccination campaign in Gaza has reached over 82% of the targeted children in the territory. Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party is selecting a new leader who will become the next Prime Minister. Representatives from over 100 countries and regions, including the U.S., Russia, Ukraine and Israel, are attending the Beijing Xiangshan Forum on defense and security.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>The WHO's polio vaccination campaign in Gaza has reached over 82% of the targeted children in the territory. Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party is selecting a new leader who will become the next Prime Minister. Representatives from over 100 countries and regions, including the U.S., Russia, Ukraine and Israel, are attending the Beijing Xiangshan Forum on defense and security.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Sep 2024 10:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>U.S. presidential candidates clash in televised debate</title>
      <itunes:summary>U.S. Democratic and Republican presidential candidates attend the first TV debate in Philadelphia, where Kamala Harris and Donald Trump blast each other for lacking a plan for the country's future. The 79th session of UN General Assembly officially kicks off. Syrian state media say Israeli strikes on central Syria have killed at least 18.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>U.S. Democratic and Republican presidential candidates attend the first TV debate in Philadelphia, where Kamala Harris and Donald Trump blast each other for lacking a plan for the country's future. The 79th session of UN General Assembly officially kicks off. Syrian state media say Israeli strikes on central Syria have killed at least 18.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Sep 2024 10:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Vietnam reeling from Typhoon Yagi: over 100 dead or missing</title>
      <itunes:summary>More than 100 people in Vietnam are dead or missing after Typhoon Yagi affected millions. An Israeli airstrike on a tent encampment in southern Gaza has killed at least 40 Palestinians. Mpox infections keep growing in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, reaching almost 20,000 cases.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>More than 100 people in Vietnam are dead or missing after Typhoon Yagi affected millions. An Israeli airstrike on a tent encampment in southern Gaza has killed at least 40 Palestinians. Mpox infections keep growing in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, reaching almost 20,000 cases.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Sep 2024 10:52:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Authorities: 69% of children in Gaza receive 1st dose of polio vaccination</title>
      <itunes:summary>Palestinian authorities say nearly 70 percent of children in Gaza have received their first polio vaccine dose. Typhoon Yagi has killed nearly 60 people in Vietnam before weakening to a tropical storm. The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games have come to a close after 11 days of competition.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Palestinian authorities say nearly 70 percent of children in Gaza have received their first polio vaccine dose. Typhoon Yagi has killed nearly 60 people in Vietnam before weakening to a tropical storm. The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games have come to a close after 11 days of competition.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 09 Sep 2024 11:56:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>The UN Food and Agriculture Organization says the Gaza Strip is experiencing the most severe food crisis in the history of the Global Report on Food Crises. Former EU chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier officially becomes France's new Prime Minister. The Chinese mainland braces for Super Typhoon Yagi.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>The UN Food and Agri...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>The UN Food and Agriculture Organization says the Gaza Strip is experiencing the most severe food crisis in the history of the Global Report on Food Crises. Former EU chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier officially becomes France's new Prime Minister. The Chinese mainland braces for Super Typhoon Yagi.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 06 Sep 2024 11:26:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Xi urges building All-weather China-Africa Community with Shared Future in New Era</title>
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      <description>Chinese President Xi Jinping calls for an All-weather China-Africa Community with a Shared Future in the New Era as the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation gets underway. The UN Security Council again calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, with some members insisting on a firmer stance. A 14-year-old suspect is in custody following a fatal shooting at a high school in the U.S. state of Georgia.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Sep 2024 10:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>UN reports higher-than-expected polio vaccination rates in central Gaza</title>
      <itunes:summary>The UN says more children than expected have been vaccinated at the start of a polio vaccination campaign in Gaza. Ukraine says Russia fired two ballistic missiles at a central city, while Russia says it shot down a Ukrainian fighter jet and nearly 40 drones. Volkswagen is considering closing one of its production sites on home soil for the first time.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>The UN says more chi...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>The UN says more children than expected have been vaccinated at the start of a polio vaccination campaign in Gaza. Ukraine says Russia fired two ballistic missiles at a central city, while Russia says it shot down a Ukrainian fighter jet and nearly 40 drones. Volkswagen is considering closing one of its production sites on home soil for the first time.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Sep 2024 11:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>UN races to vaccinate Gaza children against polio</title>
      <itunes:summary>The UN races to vaccinate children in central Gaza against polio as Israel gives Palestinians a temporary reprieve from bombardment. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz urges parties to isolate the far right, after record gains from the right-wing AfD party. China releases details on the agenda of the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>The UN races to vacc...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>The UN races to vaccinate children in central Gaza against polio as Israel gives Palestinians a temporary reprieve from bombardment. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz urges parties to isolate the far right, after record gains from the right-wing AfD party. China releases details on the agenda of the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Aug 2024 10:51:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 19 Aug 2024 10:43:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Paetongtarn Shinawatra secures majority support to become Thailand's new PM</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Aug 2024 09:47:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Aug 2024 10:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Japanese PM Fumio Kishida decides not to run in leadership contest</title>
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      <description>Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced that he will not run in the upcoming party leadership vote in September, paving the way for a new prime minister. The Russian border region of Belgorod has declared a state of emergency after new attacks by Ukrainian forces. Voters in Kiribati are heading to the polls to determine the political fate of the Pacific nation.</description>
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      <description>A former member of the Japanese germ-warfare detachment during World War Two has arrived in China and expressed apologies to the families of the war victims. Ukraine's top commander has stated a capture of one-thousand square kilometers of the Kursk region in Russia. Russian President Vladimir Putin has vowed a worthy response to the cross-border assault. The Iranian President has reiterated the country's right to defend itself and respond to Israeli attacks. The Israeli military stated its readiness for any conflict.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 13 Aug 2024 10:51:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>Israel has issued a massive evacuation order in Khan Younis, forcing tens of thousands of people to leave overnight. Palestinians and the UN say nowhere in Gaza is safe. The Paris 2024 has come to a close after 19 days of competition, with China bagging 40 gold medals. Monday marks World Elephant Day, an occasion to raise public awareness about the protection of these giant animals.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Israel has issued a massive evacuation order in Khan Younis, forcing tens of thousands of people to leave overnight. Palestinians and the UN say nowhere in Gaza is safe. The Paris 2024 has come to a close after 19 days of competition, with China bagging 40 gold medals. Monday marks World Elephant Day, an occasion to raise public awareness about the protection of these giant animals.</description>
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      <itunes:summary>Israel and Hezbollah have been attacking each other amid growing fears of escalating tensions in the Middle East. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has canceled his planned visits to Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Mongolia after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake hit southwest Japan. Police in Kenya have fired volleys of tear gas as small groups of protesters returned to the streets of Nairobi.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Israel and Hezbollah have been attacking each other amid growing fears of escalating tensions in the Middle East. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has canceled his planned visits to Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Mongolia after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake hit southwest Japan. Police in Kenya have fired volleys of tear gas as small groups of protesters returned to the streets of Nairobi.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 09 Aug 2024 10:36:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Thousands take to streets to challenge anti-immigrant riots in UK</title>
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      <description>Thousands of counter-protesters in the United Kingdom have showed up on the streets to take a stand against the widespread anti-immigrant riots. Israel has vowed to eliminate new Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar, while Iran and Hezbollah are threatening to strike Israel anytime. U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate Tim Walz are focusing on battleground states.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Aug 2024 10:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>U.S. VP Harris decides on Tim Walz as her running mate in presidential race</title>
      <itunes:summary>In the U.S. presidential race, Democratic candidate Kamala Harris has chosen Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate. In the UK, Prime Minister Keir Starmer says communities will dispatch more police to handle riots that have broken out across the country since last week. The World Health Organization has warned that COVID-19 is making a comeback, with worldwide positivity rates surpassing 10 percent.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jul 2024 10:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jul 2024 10:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jul 2024 11:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 09:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description>U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets Israeli officials to push for a Gaza ceasefire deal. French President Emmanuel Macron accepts Prime Minister Gabriel Attal's resignation. The Russian foreign minister accuses the U.S. and its allies of impeding international cooperation.</description>
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      <description>The U.S. Republican National Convention nominates Donald Trump as the party's presidential candidate just two days after an attempt on his life. Hunger looms over South Sudan as tensions flare up in parts of the African nation. Flash floods kill at least 35 people in eastern Afghanistan.</description>
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      <description>A double celebration takes place in Paris as the Olympic torch arrives, coinciding with France's National Day. U.S. President Joe Biden warns Americans against resorting to political violence after the assassination attempt on Donald Trump. Millions of voters in Rwanda head to the polls in the presidential and parliamentary elections.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jul 2024 09:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>Questions and concerns surround U.S. President Joe Biden's candidacy as he holds a news conference at the NATO summit to insist he will stay in the race. China urges the Philippines to stop baseless allegations on the South China Sea issue. The world marks the 35th Population Day.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Questions and concerns surround U.S. President Joe Biden's candidacy as he holds a news conference at the NATO summit to insist he will stay in the race. China urges the Philippines to stop baseless allegations on the South China Sea issue. The world marks the 35th Population Day.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jul 2024 11:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>An Israeli missile hits a Palestinians' encampment, reportedly killing at least 29 people. Frustrations are flaring in Texas as 1.6 million households and businesses enter a third day without electricity. Torrential rain is wreaking havoc in India, with many parts of the country facing severe floods.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>An Israeli missile hits a Palestinians' encampment, reportedly killing at least 29 people. Frustrations are flaring in Texas as 1.6 million households and businesses enter a third day without electricity. Torrential rain is wreaking havoc in India, with many parts of the country facing severe floods.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jul 2024 10:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Day of mourning in Kyiv after missile strikes, Moscow denies it targeted civilian facilities</title>
      <itunes:summary>Ukraine declares a day of mourning after missile attacks across the country, while Moscow denies it targeted civilian facilities. Israel launches a new round of offensives in Gaza while ceasefire talks are set to begin in Doha. Storm Beryl kills at least eight people in southern United States.</itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:summary>The United Nations adopts a China-proposed resolution on boosting AI cooperation. The U.S. Supreme Court recognizes for the first time any form of presidential immunity from prosecution. Chinese President Xi Jinping is in Kazakhstan to attend the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2024 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>France's far-right National Rally wins the first round of snap legislative elections. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vows to continue military operations until its goals are achieved, while Hamas says it is open to any proposal on a permanent ceasefire. Hong Kong marks the 27th anniversary of its return to the motherland.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>France's far-right National Rally wins the first round of snap legislative elections. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vows to continue military operations until its goals are achieved, while Hamas says it is open to any proposal on a permanent ceasefire. Hong Kong marks the 27th anniversary of its return to the motherland.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jul 2024 10:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>Protesters return to the streets in the Kenyan capital despite the government's withdrawal of the controversial finance bill on tax increases. U.S. President Joe Biden and Republican rival Donald Trump take the stage in Atlanta for the first presidential debate of the 2024 election. Two giant pandas arrive in California in a new round of China-U.S. panda protection cooperation.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Protesters return to the streets in the Kenyan capital despite the government's withdrawal of the controversial finance bill on tax increases. U.S. President Joe Biden and Republican rival Donald Trump take the stage in Atlanta for the first presidential debate of the 2024 election. Two giant pandas arrive in California in a new round of China-U.S. panda protection cooperation.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 28 Jun 2024 11:04:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>Kenyan President William Ruto promises to withdraw the latest contentious finance bill that would have increased taxes. Wikileaks founder Julian Assange returns to Australia as a free man. The Chinese president meets the prime minister of Vietnam and calls for deepening high-quality cooperation.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Kenyan President William Ruto promises to withdraw the latest contentious finance bill that would have increased taxes. Wikileaks founder Julian Assange returns to Australia as a free man. The Chinese president meets the prime minister of Vietnam and calls for deepening high-quality cooperation.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 27 Jun 2024 11:43:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Kenya tax protests turn deadly</title>
      <itunes:summary>WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is freed by a U.S. court in Saipan following a guilty plea. Protests against tax increases in Kenya turn violent and deadly. Famine looms over Gaza as Israeli attacks and aid blockades leave more than one in five families hungry for days.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is freed by a U.S. court in Saipan following a guilty plea. Protests against tax increases in Kenya turn violent and deadly. Famine looms over Gaza as Israeli attacks and aid blockades leave more than one in five families hungry for days.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 26 Jun 2024 10:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is released from prison in the UK after reaching a plea deal with US authorities on espionage charges. Three days of mourning are underway in the Russian Republic of Dagestan after Sunday's terror attack killed at least 20 people. China's Chang'e-6 lunar probe returns home with the world's first lunar samples from the dark side of the moon.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 25 Jun 2024 10:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the intense fighting phase against Hamas in Gaza is coming to an end, but more troops will be sent north. At least 15 police officers are dead in attacks on places of worship in the southern Russian region of Dagestan. Chinese President Xi Jinping grants the country's top sci-tech awards to two scientists.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the intense fighting phase against Hamas in Gaza is coming to an end, but more troops will be sent north. At least 15 police officers are dead in attacks on places of worship in the southern Russian region of Dagestan. Chinese President Xi Jinping grants the country's top sci-tech awards to two scientists.</description>
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      <description>A senior Israeli defense official says Hamas cannot be eliminated, contrary to the goals laid out by the Prime Minister. The UN Security Council holds a high-level briefing on cyber threats to international peace and security. Wildfires are still raging in the U.S. state of New Mexico, destroying homes and property.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Jun 2024 11:12:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>Cross-border tensions continue to escalate after Israel said it had approved operational plans targeting Hezbollah in Lebanon. Russian President Vladimir Putin is in Vietnam for a two-day state visit. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has been sworn in for a second term.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Cross-border tensions continue to escalate after Israel said it had approved operational plans targeting Hezbollah in Lebanon. Russian President Vladimir Putin is in Vietnam for a two-day state visit. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has been sworn in for a second term.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 20 Jun 2024 11:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>The Israeli military approves plans for an offensive against the Lebanese group Hezbollah along the Israel-Lebanon border. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un welcomes Russian President Vladimir Putin to Pyongyang for a state visit. Chinese Premier Li Qiang meets his Malaysian counterpart on the final stop of his three-nation tour.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>The Israeli military approves plans for an offensive against the Lebanese group Hezbollah along the Israel-Lebanon border. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un welcomes Russian President Vladimir Putin to Pyongyang for a state visit. Chinese Premier Li Qiang meets his Malaysian counterpart on the final stop of his three-nation tour.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Jun 2024 10:47:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Israeli anti-government protesters rally in Jerusalem</title>
      <itunes:summary>Anti-government protesters clash with Israeli police near the house of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and call for new elections. EU member states fail to reach a final agreement on the candidates for the top jobs in the bloc. Chinese Premier Li Qiang wraps up his four-day visit to Australia in Perth.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Anti-government protesters clash with Israeli police near the house of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and call for new elections. EU member states fail to reach a final agreement on the candidates for the top jobs in the bloc. Chinese Premier Li Qiang wraps up his four-day visit to Australia in Perth.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2024 10:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Israel's military orders "tactical pause" in southern Gaza; PM calls plan "unacceptable"</title>
      <itunes:summary>Israel's military orders a "tactical pause" in southern Gaza to allow more aid, but the plan angers the Prime Minister. Gun violence mars the Father's Day weekend in two U.S. states, leaving two dead. China announces visa-free entry for Australian nationals.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Israel's military or...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>Israel's military orders a "tactical pause" in southern Gaza to allow more aid, but the plan angers the Prime Minister. Gun violence mars the Father's Day weekend in two U.S. states, leaving two dead. China announces visa-free entry for Australian nationals.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Jun 2024 10:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>G7 summit opens in Italy amid protests</title>
      <itunes:summary>The Group of Seven summit gets underway in southern Italy amid protests. Negotiations for a ceasefire in Gaza continue with mediators still working to bridge gaps in demands by Hamas and Israel. Chinese Premier Li Qiang continues his visit to New Zealand.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>The Group of Seven s...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>The Group of Seven summit gets underway in southern Italy amid protests. Negotiations for a ceasefire in Gaza continue with mediators still working to bridge gaps in demands by Hamas and Israel. Chinese Premier Li Qiang continues his visit to New Zealand.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 14 Jun 2024 09:47:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>G7 leaders gather for annual summit</title>
      <itunes:summary>Palestinian media say Israel has launched strikes in southern Gaza, bombarding an area previously designated as a safe zone. Chinese Premier Li Qiang is in New Zealand, China's highest level visit to the country in seven years. G7 leaders gather in Italy for their annual summit.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Palestinian media sa...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>Palestinian media say Israel has launched strikes in southern Gaza, bombarding an area previously designated as a safe zone. Chinese Premier Li Qiang is in New Zealand, China's highest level visit to the country in seven years. G7 leaders gather in Italy for their annual summit.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Jun 2024 11:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Hunter Biden guilty on all counts in gun case</title>
      <itunes:summary>Hamas says it has accepted a UN ceasefire resolution, but Israel says the group rejected its key elements. Hunter Biden, son of the U.S. President, is found guilty of all three federal gun charges against him.  BRICS foreign ministers pledge to strengthen solidarity and cooperation while meeting with major developing nations.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Hamas says it has ac...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <title>South Africa urges ICJ to order halt to Israeli attacks</title>
      <itunes:summary>South Africa urges the UN's top court to order a halt to Israel's offensive in Rafah. Slovak authorities charge the suspect in the shooting of Prime Minister Robert Fico with attempted murder. Chinese and Russian leaders discuss cooperation, peace and common development as Vladimir Putin continues his state visit to China.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2024 10:51:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>Officials in Slovakia say they expect Prime Minister Robert Fico to survive after he was shot and wounded in an assassination attempt. Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians continue to flee Israel's bombardment in the southern Gazan city of Rafah. China and Russia agree to deepen their Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership during the Russian president's state visit to China.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>The number of extreme weather-related deaths rises above 400 in Afghanistan, Brazil. Israel sends tanks into northern Gaza after heavy aerial and ground bombardments. China and the U.S. are planning to host a summit on methane and non-CO2 greenhouse gases during the UN COP29 climate conference.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2024 10:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he's ready to "stand alone" in the Gaza conflict, dismissing US threats to cease arms supplies. China and Hungary elevate ties to an all-weather comprehensive strategic partnership for the new era during President Xi Jinping's state visit. Storms in Brazil kill 107 people, as extreme weather takes its toll.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he's ready to "stand alone" in the Gaza conflict, dismissing US threats to cease arms supplies. China and Hungary elevate ties to an all-weather comprehensive strategic partnership for the new era during President Xi Jinping's state visit. Storms in Brazil kill 107 people, as extreme weather takes its toll.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2024 12:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2024 12:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description>Palestinians are scrambling to get out of Rafah after Israel ordered residents to leave ahead of a ground operation. China and Serbia agree to build a community with a shared future during Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit. Adult film star Stormy Daniels testifies in court at former U.S. president Donald Trump's hush money trial.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2024 12:36:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description>Hamas says it has accepted a ceasefire deal brokered by Qatari and Egyptian mediators while Israel says it falls short of its core demands. The Brazilian President asks Congress to recognize a state of public calamity for the heavy rains that have killed at least 85 people in Rio Grande do Sul. Chinese President Xi Jinping calls for efforts from China and France to advocate for win-win cooperation and a multi-polar world when meeting his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron in Paris.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2024 10:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Hamas says it's studying truce deal in “positive spirit”</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2024 11:25:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Palestine applies to join UN again</title>
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      <description>Palestine is applying again to become a full member of the UN after a previous bid was vetoed by Washington. The dispute between Mexico and Ecuador reaches the UN' highest court at The Hague. Police across the U.S. make more arrests at universities amid clashes with pro-Palestinian protesters.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2024 10:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Heatwaves scorching South Asia</title>
      <itunes:summary>Extreme heatwaves have swept across South Asia. Over 170 people have been killed and hundreds more injured by flash floods in Kenya. The Shenzhou-17 crew has arrived in Beijing after a six-month space station mission.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Extreme heatwaves have swept across South Asia. Over 170 people have been killed and hundreds more injured by flash floods in Kenya. The Shenzhou-17 crew has arrived in Beijing after a six-month space station mission.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2024 10:11:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Pedro Sanchez decides to remain Spanish PM</title>
      <itunes:summary>Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez says he is not stepping down. Hamas says it is keen to respond to Israel's offer of a truce in Gaza as quickly as possible. Columbia University has begun suspending pro-Palestinian activists who refused to disband an encampment of tents on its New York campus.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez says he is not stepping down. Hamas says it is keen to respond to Israel's offer of a truce in Gaza as quickly as possible. Columbia University has begun suspending pro-Palestinian activists who refused to disband an encampment of tents on its New York campus.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 10:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Medics: Israeli bombing kills over 20 in Rafah ahead of fresh ceasefire talks</title>
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      <itunes:subtitle>Israeli bombings on ...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>Israeli bombings on Rafah have reportedly killed at least 22 people in southern Gaza, as Hamas heads for Egypt for renewed peace talks. Protests against Israel at university campuses across the U.S. have spread to other parts of the world. At least five people are dead in Oklahoma and nearby Great Plains states after tornadoes ripped through the heartland of the U.S.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2024 10:18:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Gaza authorities call for probe into Israel's alleged war crimes</title>
      <itunes:summary>Authorities in Gaza are calling for the UN to investigate Israel for alleged war crimes following the discovery of mass graves in the territory. The University of Southern California has canceled this year's graduation ceremony amid student protests over the conflict in Gaza. And the U.S. Supreme Court has heard arguments in Donald Trump's absolute immunity case.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Authorities in Gaza ...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>Authorities in Gaza are calling for the UN to investigate Israel for alleged war crimes following the discovery of mass graves in the territory. The University of Southern California has canceled this year's graduation ceremony amid student protests over the conflict in Gaza. And the U.S. Supreme Court has heard arguments in Donald Trump's absolute immunity case.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2024 10:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Pro-Palestinian protests persist on U.S. campuses</title>
      <itunes:summary>Students at top U.S. universities continue their pro-Palestinian protests, and the House speaker calls for the resignation of Columbia's president over her handling of the issue. Israel is urged to give answers for the discovery of mass graves in and around Gaza hospitals. Dozens are killed after severe floods hit Kenya.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Students at top U.S....</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>Students at top U.S. universities continue their pro-Palestinian protests, and the House speaker calls for the resignation of Columbia's president over her handling of the issue. Israel is urged to give answers for the discovery of mass graves in and around Gaza hospitals. Dozens are killed after severe floods hit Kenya.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2024 11:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>UN calls for probe into reports of mass graves at Gaza hospitals</title>
      <itunes:summary>The UN calls for an investigation following reports of the discovery of over 300 dead Palestinians in mass graves in Gaza. Medical professors in South Korea are set to resign as protests drag on over an increase in medical student quotas. The Shenzhou-18 taikonauts get ready for Thursday's lift-off to China's Tiangong space station.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>The UN calls for an ...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>The UN calls for an investigation following reports of the discovery of over 300 dead Palestinians in mass graves in Gaza. Medical professors in South Korea are set to resign as protests drag on over an increase in medical student quotas. The Shenzhou-18 taikonauts get ready for Thursday's lift-off to China's Tiangong space station.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2024 10:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Trump hush money trial begins</title>
      <itunes:summary>Trump on trial - opening statements are heard and the first witness testifies in the first criminal case against the former president. Israel's military intelligence chief resigns as the strikes on Gaza continue. China's People's Liberation Army Navy marks its 75th founding anniversary.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Trump on trial - ope...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>Trump on trial - opening statements are heard and the first witness testifies in the first criminal case against the former president. Israel's military intelligence chief resigns as the strikes on Gaza continue. China's People's Liberation Army Navy marks its 75th founding anniversary.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2024 10:44:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Israeli PM vows to up pressure on Hamas for hostage release</title>
      <itunes:summary>Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vows to increase military and political pressure on Hamas to bring back hostages. Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa declares an early victory in a referendum focused on security. Heavy rains batter southern China, triggering severe flood warnings in Guangdong.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Israeli Prime Minist...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vows to increase military and political pressure on Hamas to bring back hostages. Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa declares an early victory in a referendum focused on security. Heavy rains batter southern China, triggering severe flood warnings in Guangdong.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2024 11:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>US vetoes resolution backing full UN membership for Palestine</title>
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      <itunes:subtitle>The UN agency for Pa...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:summary>Israeli tanks push back into northern Gaza, as its war cabinet delays a meeting to decide on a response to Iran's attack. Jury selection begins for former US President Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial. The Shenzhou-18 crewed spaceship will be launched to China's space station later this month.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Israeli tanks push b...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:summary>The Israeli military vows to respond to Iran's missile attack, but Tehran says any retaliation will spark a harsher response. Day One of Donald Trump's historic hush-money trial concludes without the selection of any jurors. Chinese President Xi Jinping has met with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Beijing.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>The Israeli military...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>The Israeli military vows to respond to Iran's missile attack, but Tehran says any retaliation will spark a harsher response. Day One of Donald Trump's historic hush-money trial concludes without the selection of any jurors. Chinese President Xi Jinping has met with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Beijing.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2024 10:42:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>The international community is calling for restraint following Iran's retaliatory attacks on Israel. A year of war in Sudan has devastated the country, with nearly 14-thousand people killed and millions more displaced. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is in Shanghai on the second stop of his China visit.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>The international co...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2024 11:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Israel preparing for scenarios in other locations: PM</title>
      <itunes:summary>Israel says it is preparing for scenarios in other locations while keeping up its offensive in Gaza. The Biden administration says it has finalized rules for background checks for people who buy firearms at a gun show or online. The presidents of China and Suriname hold talks in Beijing.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Israel says it is pr...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2024 10:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>The Gaza ceasefire talks have been hampered as Israeli hostages were reported missing and an airstrike killed three sons of a Hamas leader. South Korea's opposition bloc wins big in parliamentary elections. Japanese and US leaders meet in Washington to discuss security issues.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>The Gaza ceasefire t...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:duration>816</itunes:duration>
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      <description>The Gaza ceasefire talks have been hampered as Israeli hostages were reported missing and an airstrike killed three sons of a Hamas leader. South Korea's opposition bloc wins big in parliamentary elections. Japanese and US leaders meet in Washington to discuss security issues.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2024 10:31:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Israel-Turkiye tensions rise over aid to Gaza</title>
      <itunes:summary>Turkiye imposes trade restrictions on Israel, after Israel refuses to allow Turkish aid into Gaza. At least 42 people are dead in a migrant shipwreck off the Djibouti coast. Arizona's Supreme Court rules that a 160-year-old law banning almost all abortions can be enforced in the state.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Turkiye imposes trad...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>Turkiye imposes trade restrictions on Israel, after Israel refuses to allow Turkish aid into Gaza. At least 42 people are dead in a migrant shipwreck off the Djibouti coast. Arizona's Supreme Court rules that a 160-year-old law banning almost all abortions can be enforced in the state.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2024 10:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Israeli PM sets date for Rafah offensive</title>
      <itunes:summary>Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says a full-scale attack on Rafah will happen, as Israel reduces troops in southern Gaza. Former Ecuadorian Vice President Jorge Glas is hospitalized after falling ill in detention, amid a diplomatic row with Mexico. US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has wrapped up her visit to China.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Israeli Prime Minist...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says a full-scale attack on Rafah will happen, as Israel reduces troops in southern Gaza. Former Ecuadorian Vice President Jorge Glas is hospitalized after falling ill in detention, amid a diplomatic row with Mexico. US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has wrapped up her visit to China.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2024 10:42:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Egypt reports progress in Gaza talks, as Israel confirms "decline in forces"</title>
      <itunes:summary>Progress is reportedly made in Cairo toward a Gaza truce, as Israel reduces troops in southern Gaza but readies for future operations in Rafah. A rare total solar eclipse draws millions in North America and is expected to boost the US economy by 6 billion dollars. US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen reiterates that Washington doesn’t seek to decouple from China.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Progress is reported...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>Progress is reportedly made in Cairo toward a Gaza truce, as Israel reduces troops in southern Gaza but readies for future operations in Rafah. A rare total solar eclipse draws millions in North America and is expected to boost the US economy by 6 billion dollars. US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen reiterates that Washington doesn’t seek to decouple from China.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2024 10:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Israel to reopen routes for aid into Gaza following warning by Joe Biden</title>
      <itunes:summary>US President Joe Biden threatens to reconsider future support for Israel unless it takes steps to avoid aid worker and civilian deaths in Gaza. Somalia expels Ethiopia's ambassador, orders closure of two consulates over "interference". US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen attends round-table talks with international business leaders in southern China.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>US President Joe Bid...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>US President Joe Biden threatens to reconsider future support for Israel unless it takes steps to avoid aid worker and civilian deaths in Gaza. Somalia expels Ethiopia's ambassador, orders closure of two consulates over "interference". US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen attends round-table talks with international business leaders in southern China.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2024 10:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Taiwan grapples with aftermath of strongest earthquake in 25 years</title>
      <itunes:summary>Rescue and relief efforts are underway in Taiwan following its strongest earthquake in 25 years. The UN temporarily suspends nighttime aid in Gaza following the Israeli killing of seven international aid workers. Palestine formally requests for full UN membership.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Rescue and relief ef...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>Rescue and relief efforts are underway in Taiwan following its strongest earthquake in 25 years. The UN temporarily suspends nighttime aid in Gaza following the Israeli killing of seven international aid workers. Palestine formally requests for full UN membership.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2024 10:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Mainland ready to offer help after earthquake near Taiwan</title>
      <itunes:summary>At least nine people are dead and more than 800 injured in Taiwan following a powerful earthquake. The mainland says it's ready to help. The presidents of China and the United States have had a phone conversation over ties. Gaza-bound aid is returning to Cyprus through the sea corridor after the killing of seven aid workers.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>At least nine people are dead and more than 800 injured in Taiwan following a powerful earthquake. The mainland says it's ready to help. The presidents of China and the United States have had a phone conversation over ties. Gaza-bound aid is returning to Cyprus through the sea corridor after the killing of seven aid workers.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2024 11:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Iran vows revenge after accusing Israel of attacking consulate in Syria</title>
      <itunes:summary>Iran vows retaliation after seven of its military advisers are killed in what it believes to be an Israeli attack on its consulate in Syria. Israel ends its two-week operation at Gaza's Al-Shifa Hospital as it prepares to attack Rafah. More than 1,600 people are homeless in Tanzania due to heavy rain and flood.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Iran vows retaliatio...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>Iran vows retaliation after seven of its military advisers are killed in what it believes to be an Israeli attack on its consulate in Syria. Israel ends its two-week operation at Gaza's Al-Shifa Hospital as it prepares to attack Rafah. More than 1,600 people are homeless in Tanzania due to heavy rain and flood.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2024 10:49:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Turkish opposition claims victory in key local elections</title>
      <itunes:summary>Turkiye's main opposition party claims victory in the key cities of Istanbul and Ankara in municipal elections. Israel's Netanyahu says the military is ready to attack Rafah, amid protests from thousands in Jerusalem demanding his resignation. Workers in Baltimore begin clearing the wreckage from the site of last week's deadly bridge collapse.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Turkiye's main oppos...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>Turkiye's main opposition party claims victory in the key cities of Istanbul and Ankara in municipal elections. Israel's Netanyahu says the military is ready to attack Rafah, amid protests from thousands in Jerusalem demanding his resignation. Workers in Baltimore begin clearing the wreckage from the site of last week's deadly bridge collapse.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2024 10:49:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Gang violence in Haiti worsening with 1,500 people killed</title>
      <itunes:summary>Gang violence in Haiti including attacks on schools and government buildings has intensified to unprecedented levels. Deaths linked to products from a Japanese dietary supplement company have risen to five, with 100 others hospitalized. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas approves a new government headed by PM-designate Mohammad Mustafa.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Gang violence in Hai...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>Gang violence in Haiti including attacks on schools and government buildings has intensified to unprecedented levels. Deaths linked to products from a Japanese dietary supplement company have risen to five, with 100 others hospitalized. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas approves a new government headed by PM-designate Mohammad Mustafa.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Mar 2024 10:44:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Gaza violence continues despite UN resolution</title>
      <itunes:summary>Violence continues escalating in Gaza and along the Israel-Lebanon border despite the UN Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire. Two bodies have been recovered from the site of the Baltimore bridge collapse. Argentina's president decides to fire tens of thousands of government employees to balance the budget.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Violence continues e...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>Violence continues escalating in Gaza and along the Israel-Lebanon border despite the UN Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire. Two bodies have been recovered from the site of the Baltimore bridge collapse. Argentina's president decides to fire tens of thousands of government employees to balance the budget.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2024 10:51:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>US bridge disaster closes Baltimore Harbor; six presumed dead</title>
      <itunes:summary>Six people are presumed dead after a crippled cargo ship collided with a bridge in the US city of Baltimore. Israel again dismisses Hamas' ceasefire demands as "delusional" and vows to pursue the Rafah offensive. Russia blames Ukraine and the West for the concert hall attack.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Six people are presu...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>Six people are presumed dead after a crippled cargo ship collided with a bridge in the US city of Baltimore. Israel again dismisses Hamas' ceasefire demands as "delusional" and vows to pursue the Rafah offensive. Russia blames Ukraine and the West for the concert hall attack.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2024 10:51:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Israel cancels Washington trip after UN approves Gaza ceasefire resolution</title>
      <itunes:summary>The UN Security Council approves its first ceasefire resolution for Gaza, which incurs fury from Israel. Russian President Vladimir Putin says "radical Islamists" committed the Moscow attack, but more questions remain. The 2024 Boao Forum for Asia is underway in Hainan, China.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>The UN Security Coun...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>967</itunes:duration>
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      <description>The UN Security Council approves its first ceasefire resolution for Gaza, which incurs fury from Israel. Russian President Vladimir Putin says "radical Islamists" committed the Moscow attack, but more questions remain. The 2024 Boao Forum for Asia is underway in Hainan, China.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2024 10:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Russia charges four men over concert hall attack; death toll rises to 137</title>
      <itunes:summary>Deaths from the Moscow concert hall attack have risen to 137 and four suspects are in pre-trial custody. Israel bans the UN from delivering humanitarian aid into northern Gaza as its troops raid two more hospitals. Global CEOs, leaders of international organizations, and scholars gather in Beijing to discuss the development of China.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Deaths from the Mosc...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:duration>1049</itunes:duration>
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      <description>Deaths from the Moscow concert hall attack have risen to 137 and four suspects are in pre-trial custody. Israel bans the UN from delivering humanitarian aid into northern Gaza as its troops raid two more hospitals. Global CEOs, leaders of international organizations, and scholars gather in Beijing to discuss the development of China.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2024 11:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Terrorist attack at concert hall shocks Russia</title>
      <itunes:summary>In this special edition, we will look at the attack on a concert hall near Moscow and its aftermath. Around 100 people, including children, are dead and over 100 others injured in one of the worst attacks in Russia over the past decades.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>In this special edit...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:summary>An Israeli delegation has arrived in Qatar for another round of ceasefire talks with Hamas. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the needs of his country's armed forces are “quite obvious”. The UN chief says nuclear weapons endanger global peace and security.</itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:summary>US President Joe Biden and his predecessor Donald Trump have each secured enough delegates to become the 2024 presidential nominee. Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry has declared that he will step down as soon as a temporary replacement has been announced. The Israeli military says it has struck Hezbollah military infrastructure on the Syrian front.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2024 09:56:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Fighting rages in Gaza on the eve of Ramadan</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2024 10:04:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>Israel rejects the demand by Hamas for a permanent ceasefire. The U.S. president launches an attack on his presumptive rival in the November election. France wants to boost the country’s birth rate which has hit the lowest level since World War II.</itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:summary>The US has expressed hope that a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip is still possible. Former US President Donald Trump and incumbent President Joe Biden are inching closer for a rematch in November’s presidential race. Violence in Haiti is spiraling out of control, and its prime minister remains stranded abroad.</itunes:summary>
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      <title>Trump, Biden dominate Super Tuesday contests</title>
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      <itunes:summary>Hamas is demanding a complete withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza and ramped-up humanitarian aid to pave the way for a ceasefire agreement. Heavy blizzards across Western U.S. are taking a toll on the lives of millions of Americans. Senior doctors in South Korea join their junior colleagues in their strikes in a show of support.</itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:summary>Palestinian authorities say an Israeli attack has killed over 100 Palestinian civilians scrambling for food aid. Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned NATO against sending troops to Ukraine in his annual Federal Assembly address. Wildfires continue to rage across the northern part of the US state of Texas.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Palestinian authorities say an Israeli attack has killed over 100 Palestinian civilians scrambling for food aid. Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned NATO against sending troops to Ukraine in his annual Federal Assembly address. Wildfires continue to rage across the northern part of the US state of Texas.</description>
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      <itunes:summary>South Korean government seeks to hold first talks with junior doctors on walkout. Representatives of Hamas and Fatah reportedly meet in Moscow to discuss the formation of a unified Palestinian government.  G20 finance and central bank chiefs meet in Brazil.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Feb 2024 10:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>The South Korean president says the government will not compromise on its stand on medical reforms. Japan is again releasing treated nuclear-contaminated wastewater into the Pacific. The US president has met with top Congressional leaders to discuss military aid to foreign allies.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Feb 2024 10:56:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Guterres: Human rights are fundamental for world peace</title>
      <itunes:summary>Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas accepts resignation of PM Mohammad Shtayyeh and his government. UN chief Antonio Guterres accuses multiple nations of 'ignoring' international laws and calls for urgent reforms of the UN Security Council. South Korea's government sets a Thursday deadline for trainee doctors to return to work, as protests against medical school admissions continue.</itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:summary>Clashes continue across the Gaza Strip, as mediators speed up talks on a possible ceasefire. The Ukrainian president confirms the death of 31-thousand soldiers for the first time since the conflict started. The UN Environment Assembly is meeting in Nairobi to discuss some of the world's most pressing environmental challenges.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Clashes continue across the Gaza Strip, as mediators speed up talks on a possible ceasefire. The Ukrainian president confirms the death of 31-thousand soldiers for the first time since the conflict started. The UN Environment Assembly is meeting in Nairobi to discuss some of the world's most pressing environmental challenges.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 26 Feb 2024 11:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Israel conducts raids across West Bank after deadly shooting</title>
      <itunes:summary>Some of Israel's far-right ministers call for heavier restrictions on Palestinians, following a deadly shooting in the occupied West Bank. G20 foreign ministers wrap up their two-day meeting in Brazil. Spain says goodbye to a beloved panda family.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Some of Israel's far...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:summary>Israel intensifies bombardment of southern Gaza as it pushes for a hostage release deal. G20 foreign ministers meeting in Brazil warn about weakening multilateralism in the face of geopolitical conflict. The UK High Court is yet to announce a verdict, after WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange appeals against his extradition to the US.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Israel intensifies b...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Feb 2024 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>The US again blocks a Gaza ceasefire resolution at the UN Security Council.  The WHO evacuates patients from a besieged hospital in Gaza as disease threatens over a million displaced Palestinians. South Korea faces a growing crisis in its health sector as nearly 8,000 trainee-doctors stage a walkout.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>The US again blocks ...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>1007</itunes:duration>
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      <description>The US again blocks a Gaza ceasefire resolution at the UN Security Council.  The WHO evacuates patients from a besieged hospital in Gaza as disease threatens over a million displaced Palestinians. South Korea faces a growing crisis in its health sector as nearly 8,000 trainee-doctors stage a walkout.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Feb 2024 10:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>The US calls for a temporary Gaza ceasefire, as Israel vows to move forward with a Rafah ground assault if hostages are not freed. Palestinian representatives address the UN's top court to accuse Israel of discrimination and apartheid. Millions in California are on a flood watch amid back-to-back storms.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>The US calls for a t...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>914</itunes:duration>
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      <description>The US calls for a temporary Gaza ceasefire, as Israel vows to move forward with a Rafah ground assault if hostages are not freed. Palestinian representatives address the UN's top court to accuse Israel of discrimination and apartheid. Millions in California are on a flood watch amid back-to-back storms.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Feb 2024 10:52:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Israel sets March deadline for ground offensive in Rafah: war cabinet member</title>
      <itunes:summary>Israel indicates a March deadline for a ground offensive in Rafah. The Gaza conflict and the European Union's future top discussions on the final day of the Munich Security Conference. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is in Spain to enhance friendship and promote cooperation.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Israel indicates a M...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>1160</itunes:duration>
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      <description>Israel indicates a March deadline for a ground offensive in Rafah. The Gaza conflict and the European Union's future top discussions on the final day of the Munich Security Conference. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is in Spain to enhance friendship and promote cooperation.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 19 Feb 2024 10:44:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Trial for first criminal case against Trump to begin in March</title>
      <itunes:summary>The trial for the first criminal case against former US President Donald Trump will begin on March 25th in New York. Ecuadorian president has approved free trade agreement with China. Global leaders are set to address security priorities in Munich meeting.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>The trial for the fi...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>943</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:image href="https://radio-res.cgtn.com/image/2007/1594866274746.jpg" />
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      <description>The trial for the first criminal case against former US President Donald Trump will begin on March 25th in New York. Ecuadorian president has approved free trade agreement with China. Global leaders are set to address security priorities in Munich meeting.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Feb 2024 12:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Super Bowl parade shooting leaves one dead</title>
      <itunes:summary>Police in the U.S. say one person was killed in a shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade. The 60th Munich Security Conference opens on Friday. Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto declares victory in the presidential race.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Police in the U.S. s...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>925</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:image href="https://radio-res.cgtn.com/image/2007/1594866274746.jpg" />
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      <description>Police in the U.S. say one person was killed in a shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade. The 60th Munich Security Conference opens on Friday. Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto declares victory in the presidential race.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Feb 2024 11:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>One of the world's largest single-day elections concludes</title>
      <itunes:summary>Polls have closed in Indonesia, bringing one of the world's largest single-day elections to an end. Some displaced Palestinians sheltering in Rafah risk returning to central Gaza due to Israel's continuous strikes. The US House votes to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Polls have closed in...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:duration>743</itunes:duration>
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      <description>Polls have closed in Indonesia, bringing one of the world's largest single-day elections to an end. Some displaced Palestinians sheltering in Rafah risk returning to central Gaza due to Israel's continuous strikes. The US House votes to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 14 Feb 2024 13:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Pakistani parties in coalition talks</title>
      <itunes:summary>Political parties in Pakistan are trying to form a coalition government after general elections last week. The United Nations is concerned over killings of Palestinians in Rafah. Thailand is among the top destinations for Chinese travelers this New Year holiday.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Political parties in...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:duration>654</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:image href="https://radio-res.cgtn.com/image/2007/1594866274746.jpg" />
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      <description>Political parties in Pakistan are trying to form a coalition government after general elections last week. The United Nations is concerned over killings of Palestinians in Rafah. Thailand is among the top destinations for Chinese travelers this New Year holiday.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 13 Feb 2024 12:47:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Israeli strikes on Rafah kill more than 100</title>
      <itunes:summary>More than 100 are dead in Rafah as Israel pounds the southern Gaza city from the air, land and sea. Former Finnish Prime Minister Alexander Stubb has won the presidential election. And we look at Chinese New Year celebrations in China and elsewhere.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>More than 100 are de...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:duration>819</itunes:duration>
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      <description>More than 100 are dead in Rafah as Israel pounds the southern Gaza city from the air, land and sea. Former Finnish Prime Minister Alexander Stubb has won the presidential election. And we look at Chinese New Year celebrations in China and elsewhere.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2024 12:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China, Singapore offer reciprocal 30-day visa-free entry</title>
      <itunes:summary>A Hamas delegation has visited Cairo for ceasefire negotiations with mediators from Egypt and Qatar. Justices at the U.S. Supreme Court have met to debate whether Donald Trump should be disqualified from the 2024 presidential election. Singapore and China commence mutual visa-free exchanges.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>A Hamas delegation h...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:duration>733</itunes:duration>
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      <description>A Hamas delegation has visited Cairo for ceasefire negotiations with mediators from Egypt and Qatar. Justices at the U.S. Supreme Court have met to debate whether Donald Trump should be disqualified from the 2024 presidential election. Singapore and China commence mutual visa-free exchanges.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 09 Feb 2024 11:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Hopes for a truce after four months of fighting in Gaza remain alive</title>
      <itunes:summary>Hopes for a truce to halt over four months of fighting in Gaza remain alive. UN chief warns that world is "in an age of chaos." U.S. Federal deficit expected to soar in the coming decade.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Hopes for a truce to...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:duration>809</itunes:duration>
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      <description>Hopes for a truce to halt over four months of fighting in Gaza remain alive. UN chief warns that world is "in an age of chaos." U.S. Federal deficit expected to soar in the coming decade.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Feb 2024 12:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Diplomatic efforts for Gaza ceasefire intensify as conflict hits 4-month mark</title>
      <itunes:summary>It's been four months since fighting between Israel and Hamas broke out and the diplomatic push is intensifying on a ceasefire plan for Gaza. U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen testifies before the House Financial Services Committee. The China-U.S. economic working group holds its third meeting.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>It's been four month...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:duration>895</itunes:duration>
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      <description>It's been four months since fighting between Israel and Hamas broke out and the diplomatic push is intensifying on a ceasefire plan for Gaza. U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen testifies before the House Financial Services Committee. The China-U.S. economic working group holds its third meeting.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Feb 2024 10:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Israel plans invasion of Rafah in southern Gaza</title>
      <itunes:summary>Israel plans to extend its Gaza operation to the southernmost city of Rafah on the border with Egypt. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in his latest Middle East trip. Wild fires in Chile claim over 120 lives as search continues for the missing.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Israel plans to exte...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>Israel plans to extend its Gaza operation to the southernmost city of Rafah on the border with Egypt. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in his latest Middle East trip. Wild fires in Chile claim over 120 lives as search continues for the missing.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Feb 2024 10:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>US plans more air strikes on Iran-backed groups: White House</title>
      <itunes:summary>The US says strikes on what it claims are Iran-backed militants in the Middle East will continue, after hits on targets in Iraq, Syria and Yemen over the weekend. Preliminary results in El Salvador's presidential election give Nayib Bukele a second term. China unveils its No. 1 central document for 2024, outlining the main priorities to promote rural revitalization.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>The US says strikes ...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
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      <description>The US says strikes on what it claims are Iran-backed militants in the Middle East will continue, after hits on targets in Iraq, Syria and Yemen over the weekend. Preliminary results in El Salvador's presidential election give Nayib Bukele a second term. China unveils its No. 1 central document for 2024, outlining the main priorities to promote rural revitalization.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 05 Feb 2024 10:42:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Netanyahu rejects Biden's sanctions against 4 Israeli settlers</title>
      <itunes:summary>Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejects an executive order by U.S. President Joe Biden sanctioning Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank. The UN's Palestinian refugee agency, UNRWA, says it may be forced to shut down operations by end of February. EU summit agrees on fresh aid to Ukraine, overcoming objections by Hungary.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Israeli Prime Minist...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:duration>847</itunes:duration>
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      <description>Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejects an executive order by U.S. President Joe Biden sanctioning Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank. The UN's Palestinian refugee agency, UNRWA, says it may be forced to shut down operations by end of February. EU summit agrees on fresh aid to Ukraine, overcoming objections by Hungary.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 02 Feb 2024 10:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Israel strikes Gaza as Hamas studies ceasefire proposal</title>
      <itunes:summary>Israel has carried out air strikes on Gaza City while Hamas is reportedly studying a new truce agreement that could see weeks of ceasefire in exchange for the release of hostages. The UN's top court dismisses much of Kyiv's case against Moscow. Heads of Meta, TikTok, Snap, Discord and X testify at Capitol Hill in Washington about online child abuse.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Israel has carried o...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>979</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:image href="https://radio-res.cgtn.com/image/2402/1706785180381.jpg" />
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      <description>Israel has carried out air strikes on Gaza City while Hamas is reportedly studying a new truce agreement that could see weeks of ceasefire in exchange for the release of hostages. The UN's top court dismisses much of Kyiv's case against Moscow. Heads of Meta, TikTok, Snap, Discord and X testify at Capitol Hill in Washington about online child abuse.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 01 Feb 2024 10:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Hamas receives new proposal of three-stage truce</title>
      <itunes:summary>Hamas has received and is studying a new proposal of a three-stage truce. U.S. House Republicans move closer to impeaching the secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi meets the UN General Assembly president in Beijing.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Hamas has received a...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>960</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:image href="https://radio-res.cgtn.com/image/2401/1706698621587.jpg" />
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      <description>Hamas has received and is studying a new proposal of a three-stage truce. U.S. House Republicans move closer to impeaching the secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi meets the UN General Assembly president in Beijing.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2024 10:57:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Hostilities rage on in Gaza with peace talks in sight</title>
      <itunes:summary>Qatar is preparing a plan to halt fighting in Gaza and release hostages, as Israel continues its deadly assault on the Palestinian enclave. Iran and Pakistan's top diplomats meet in a bid to mend ties after tit-for-tat missile strikes. China and the United States are discussing ways to curb fentanyl abuse.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Qatar is preparing a...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>808</itunes:duration>
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      <description>Qatar is preparing a plan to halt fighting in Gaza and release hostages, as Israel continues its deadly assault on the Palestinian enclave. Iran and Pakistan's top diplomats meet in a bid to mend ties after tit-for-tat missile strikes. China and the United States are discussing ways to curb fentanyl abuse.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jan 2024 10:56:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>UN urges countries not to pause aid to Gaza after alleged UN worker involvement in Hamas attacks</title>
      <itunes:summary>The UN urges countries not to cut funding for its relief agency, after Israel accused several UNRWA workers of involvement in the October 7 Hamas attacks. The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the shooting at a church in Istanbul that left one person dead. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has met with Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin in Bangkok.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>The UN urges countri...</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:author />
      <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>807</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:image href="https://radio-res.cgtn.com/image/2401/1706525500265.jpg" />
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      <description>The UN urges countries not to cut funding for its relief agency, after Israel accused several UNRWA workers of involvement in the October 7 Hamas attacks. The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the shooting at a church in Istanbul that left one person dead. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has met with Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin in Bangkok.</description>
      <enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/radio-res.cgtn.com/ueditor/audio/2401/1006524799777.mp3" length="25835564" type="audio/mp3" />
      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jan 2024 10:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Strike on food aid queue kills 20 Palestinians: Gaza health authority</title>
      <itunes:summary>20 Palestinians queuing for food in Gaza City are killed by an Israeli strike. Moscow and Kyiv trade blame for the downing of a Russian military transport jet in the Belgorod region. The world's largest annual human migration gets underway in China as the Spring Festival travel rush begins.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>20 Palestinians queu...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>811</itunes:duration>
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      <itunes:subtitle>The UN says an Israe...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jan 2024 11:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>UN chief emphasizes two-state solution to ease Israel-Palestine conflict</title>
      <itunes:summary>The UN chief says a lasting end to the Israel-Palestine conflict can only come through a two-state solution. Former U.S. President Donald Trump has won the New Hampshire Republican primary. China and Nauru have re-established diplomatic relations.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>The UN chief says a ...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>The UN chief says a lasting end to the Israel-Palestine conflict can only come through a two-state solution. Former U.S. President Donald Trump has won the New Hampshire Republican primary. China and Nauru have re-established diplomatic relations.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jan 2024 10:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Israel proposes two-month pause in fighting for release of all hostages</title>
      <itunes:summary>Israel has proposed a multi-phase peace deal to Hamas in exchange for the release of all hostages held in Gaza. European foreign ministers are meeting in Brussels to secure peace in the Middle East. Severe winter storms have killed over 90 people across the United States.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Israel has proposed ...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:duration>954</itunes:duration>
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      <description>Israel has proposed a multi-phase peace deal to Hamas in exchange for the release of all hostages held in Gaza. European foreign ministers are meeting in Brussels to secure peace in the Middle East. Severe winter storms have killed over 90 people across the United States.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jan 2024 10:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>DeSantis drops out of election ahead of New Hampshire primary</title>
      <itunes:summary>Florida Governor Ron DeSantis drops out of the U.S. Presidential election two days before the New Hampshire primary. A large explosion hits a gas export terminal in the Russian city of St Petersburg. The Group of 77 plus China summit in Uganda is looking to bolster South-South cooperation.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Florida Governor Ron...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:duration>963</itunes:duration>
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      <description>Florida Governor Ron DeSantis drops out of the U.S. Presidential election two days before the New Hampshire primary. A large explosion hits a gas export terminal in the Russian city of St Petersburg. The Group of 77 plus China summit in Uganda is looking to bolster South-South cooperation.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jan 2024 10:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>U.S. launches new strikes against Houthi anti-ship missiles</title>
      <itunes:summary>The U.S. launches a new round of strikes against Houthi anti-ship missiles aimed at the Red Sea. The UN chief expresses concerns over the escalation of border tensions between Iran and Pakistan. French officers ask for summer holiday leave, higher bonuses and social support during the Olympics.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>The U.S. launches a ...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:duration>1016</itunes:duration>
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      <description>The U.S. launches a new round of strikes against Houthi anti-ship missiles aimed at the Red Sea. The UN chief expresses concerns over the escalation of border tensions between Iran and Pakistan. French officers ask for summer holiday leave, higher bonuses and social support during the Olympics.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Jan 2024 12:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Israel, Hamas reach deal on medicines, humanitarian aid</title>
      <itunes:summary>Medicines will enter Gaza under a Qatar-brokered deal between Israel and Hamas. The United States conducts another round of strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen. China will grant Ireland unilateral visa-free treatment.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Medicines will enter...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>Medicines will enter Gaza under a Qatar-brokered deal between Israel and Hamas. The United States conducts another round of strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen. China will grant Ireland unilateral visa-free treatment.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jan 2024 11:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Qatar, France broker deal on delivering aid, medication to Gaza</title>
      <itunes:summary>Qatar and France have brokered a deal with Israel and Hamas to deliver aid and medication to Israeli hostages held in Gaza. The U.S. military has launched new strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen. China's GDP grew 5.2 percent in 2023.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Qatar and France hav...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>Qatar and France have brokered a deal with Israel and Hamas to deliver aid and medication to Israeli hostages held in Gaza. The U.S. military has launched new strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen. China's GDP grew 5.2 percent in 2023.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Jan 2024 10:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Gaza situation beyond words: Guterres</title>
      <itunes:summary>UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres calls for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. Top economists worry that the world's wealth gap could widen this year. And we take a look at Nauru which has decided to sever ties with the Taiwan region and recognize the People's Republic of China.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>UN Secretary-General...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:duration>1090</itunes:duration>
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      <description>UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres calls for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. Top economists worry that the world's wealth gap could widen this year. And we take a look at Nauru which has decided to sever ties with the Taiwan region and recognize the People's Republic of China.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jan 2024 10:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>World Economic Forum to discuss security, AI</title>
      <itunes:summary>The 54th Annual Meeting of The World Economic Forum kicks off in Switzerland on Monday. The White House urges Israel to scale back its military operations in Gaza. And Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi signs a plan on pushing forward the China-Egypt Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during his visit to Cairo.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>The 54th Annual Meet...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:duration>857</itunes:duration>
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      <description>The 54th Annual Meeting of The World Economic Forum kicks off in Switzerland on Monday. The White House urges Israel to scale back its military operations in Gaza. And Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi signs a plan on pushing forward the China-Egypt Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during his visit to Cairo.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jan 2024 10:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>US, UK launch strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen</title>
      <itunes:summary>The United States and the UK launch air and sea strikes on Houthi military targets in Yemen. South Africa takes the Israel-Hamas conflict to the UN's top court. Papua New Guinea has declared a state of emergency after looting and rioting in the capital.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>The United States an...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:duration>914</itunes:duration>
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      <description>The United States and the UK launch air and sea strikes on Houthi military targets in Yemen. South Africa takes the Israel-Hamas conflict to the UN's top court. Papua New Guinea has declared a state of emergency after looting and rioting in the capital.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jan 2024 10:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Ecuador at war with criminal gangs: President</title>
      <itunes:summary>Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa says the country is "at war" with gang members. Israeli strikes intensify in southern and central Gaza. Passengers in Germany are facing train cancellations due to a strike by drivers.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Ecuadorian President...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:duration>922</itunes:duration>
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      <description>Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa says the country is "at war" with gang members. Israeli strikes intensify in southern and central Gaza. Passengers in Germany are facing train cancellations due to a strike by drivers.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jan 2024 10:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Ecuador in "internal armed conflict" as violence escalates</title>
      <itunes:summary>Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa has declared "internal armed conflict" following an escalation of violence in the country. The UN General Assembly debates the use of the veto by the United States in the Security Council. The new French prime minister says he sees his appointment as a symbol of confidence in young people.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Ecuadorian President...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa has declared "internal armed conflict" following an escalation of violence in the country. The UN General Assembly debates the use of the veto by the United States in the Security Council. The new French prime minister says he sees his appointment as a symbol of confidence in young people.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jan 2024 10:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>United finds loose bolts on several 737 MAX planes</title>
      <itunes:summary>United Airlines has found loose bolts on multiple grounded Boeing MAX 9 aircraft. Lebanon says an Israeli airstrike has killed an elite Hezbollah commander in southern Lebanon. German farmers have begun a week-long protest against the government’s plan to phase out agricultural subsidies.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>United Airlines has ...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:duration>900</itunes:duration>
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      <description>United Airlines has found loose bolts on multiple grounded Boeing MAX 9 aircraft. Lebanon says an Israeli airstrike has killed an elite Hezbollah commander in southern Lebanon. German farmers have begun a week-long protest against the government’s plan to phase out agricultural subsidies.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jan 2024 10:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Blinken visits Middle East to prevent spread of conflict</title>
      <itunes:summary>U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has met leaders of Qatar and Jordan to discuss the future developments of the Israel-Hamas conflict. Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu is paying a state visit to China this week. A teacher in Portland has found the fuselage door plug that blew out of a Boeing aircraft during flight.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>U.S. Secretary of St...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>824</itunes:duration>
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      <description>U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has met leaders of Qatar and Jordan to discuss the future developments of the Israel-Hamas conflict. Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu is paying a state visit to China this week. A teacher in Portland has found the fuselage door plug that blew out of a Boeing aircraft during flight.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jan 2024 10:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>North Korea fires 200 artillery rounds, South Korean islands order evacuation</title>
      <itunes:summary>Seoul has ordered residents on two islands to evacuate after North Korean artillery fell in nearby waters. The Islamic State says its suicide bombers carried out the Kerman attacks in Iran. Newly unsealed documents in the Jeffery Epstein case feature some very prominent names.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Seoul has ordered re...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>871</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:image href="https://radio-res.cgtn.com/image/2007/1594866274746.jpg" />
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      <description>Seoul has ordered residents on two islands to evacuate after North Korean artillery fell in nearby waters. The Islamic State says its suicide bombers carried out the Kerman attacks in Iran. Newly unsealed documents in the Jeffery Epstein case feature some very prominent names.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jan 2024 10:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Hezbollah, Israel indicate no desire to escalate conflict</title>
      <itunes:summary>Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi warns that those behind the deadly twin blasts in Kerman will be identified and punished. Both Hezbollah and Israel indicate that they want to avoid the further spread of war beyond the Gaza Strip. Former U.S. president Donald Trump asks the Supreme Court to intervene after Colorado's top court disqualified him from the state's Republican primary ballot.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Iranian President Eb...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>825</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:image href="https://radio-res.cgtn.com/image/2007/1594866274746.jpg" />
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      <description>Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi warns that those behind the deadly twin blasts in Kerman will be identified and punished. Both Hezbollah and Israel indicate that they want to avoid the further spread of war beyond the Gaza Strip. Former U.S. president Donald Trump asks the Supreme Court to intervene after Colorado's top court disqualified him from the state's Republican primary ballot.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jan 2024 10:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Hamas' deputy chief killed in Beirut</title>
      <itunes:summary>The death toll of the magnitude 7.6 earthquake in central Japan has surpassed 60. The Hamas leader has called the killing of his deputy in Beirut a terrorist act. Former U.S. president Donald Trump has appealed Maine’s decision to disqualify him from the state’s primary ballot.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>The death toll of th...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>928</itunes:duration>
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      <description>The death toll of the magnitude 7.6 earthquake in central Japan has surpassed 60. The Hamas leader has called the killing of his deputy in Beirut a terrorist act. Former U.S. president Donald Trump has appealed Maine’s decision to disqualify him from the state’s primary ballot.</description>
      <enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/radio-res.cgtn.com/ueditor/audio/2401/1004279195537.mp3" length="29716269" type="audio/mp3" />
      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jan 2024 10:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>South Korea's main opposition leader stabbed</title>
      <itunes:summary>A man has stabbed South Korea’s main opposition leader. Dozens of people are dead following a magnitude-7.6 earthquake in Japan. Israel is planning to shift tactics and cut back on troop numbers in Gaza.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>A man has stabbed So...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:duration>1025</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:image href="https://radio-res.cgtn.com/image/2007/1594866274746.jpg" />
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      <description>A man has stabbed South Korea’s main opposition leader. Dozens of people are dead following a magnitude-7.6 earthquake in Japan. Israel is planning to shift tactics and cut back on troop numbers in Gaza.</description>
      <enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/radio-res.cgtn.com/ueditor/audio/2401/1004193003861.mp3" length="32827437" type="audio/mp3" />
      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jan 2024 10:56:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Tsunami warning for Japan after earthquake</title>
      <itunes:summary>A massive earthquake triggers a tsunami warning for Japan. Rockets from Gaza set off sirens across central and southern Israel upon the arrival of the New Year. More than 70,000 people flock to Tian’anmen Square in Beijing to attend the first flag-raising ceremony of 2024.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>A massive earthquake...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:duration>680</itunes:duration>
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      <description>A massive earthquake triggers a tsunami warning for Japan. Rockets from Gaza set off sirens across central and southern Israel upon the arrival of the New Year. More than 70,000 people flock to Tian’anmen Square in Beijing to attend the first flag-raising ceremony of 2024.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 2024 11:56:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Donald Trump removed from Maine ballot</title>
      <itunes:summary>The U.S. state of Maine has disqualified Donald Trump from its presidential primary. Israel says it made a mistake in one of its deadliest strikes on Gaza. The Danube River has burst its banks in Budapest.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>The U.S. state of Ma...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>679</itunes:duration>
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      <description>The U.S. state of Maine has disqualified Donald Trump from its presidential primary. Israel says it made a mistake in one of its deadliest strikes on Gaza. The Danube River has burst its banks in Budapest.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Dec 2023 10:57:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Mexico, U.S. reach deals on migrant crisis</title>
      <itunes:summary>A U.S. delegation led by Secretary of State Antony Blinken has reached deals with Mexico over the migrant issue. Israel steps up attacks in both Gaza and the West Bank. Nigeria is investigating the village attacks that killed more than 160 people.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>A U.S. delegation le...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Dec 2023 10:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 13 Dec 2023 12:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 12 Dec 2023 11:11:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description>Hamas says Israel will not be able to recover any of its hostages unless it engages in talks over conditional swap deals. Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to begin his state visit to Vietnam. Javier Milei is sworn in as the new Argentine president.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 11 Dec 2023 10:47:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>24th China-EU Summit wraps up with positive results</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 08 Dec 2023 10:43:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>UN chief invokes Article 99 over Gaza</title>
      <itunes:summary>Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israeli forces have encircled the house of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. The UN Secretary General invokes Article 99 of the UN Charter for the first time in decades to push for a ceasefire in Gaza. A team of 200 international scientists release a report saying many of the gravest threats to humanity are drawing closer, as carbon pollution heats the planet.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Prime Minister Benja...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israeli forces have encircled the house of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. The UN Secretary General invokes Article 99 of the UN Charter for the first time in decades to push for a ceasefire in Gaza. A team of 200 international scientists release a report saying many of the gravest threats to humanity are drawing closer, as carbon pollution heats the planet.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 07 Dec 2023 10:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Gaza endures most intense day of fighting in weeks</title>
      <itunes:summary>Gaza endures the most intense day of fighting, as Israeli troops operate in the heart of Khan Younis in the southern part of the strip. Flooding and landslides in Tanzania claim 65 lives. Italian healthcare workers walk off the job in protest over the government's proposed new budget.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Gaza endures the mos...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 06 Dec 2023 10:57:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Israel expands ground campaign into southern Gaza</title>
      <itunes:summary>Explosions hit Gaza's main southern city, Khan Younis, as Israel expands its offensive, calls for more evacuations. Leaders discuss green finance and renewable energy as the COP 28 climate conference continues. China and the European Union prepare for their 24th summit in Beijing this week.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Explosions hit Gaza's main southern city, Khan Younis, as Israel expands its offensive, calls for more evacuations. Leaders discuss green finance and renewable energy as the COP 28 climate conference continues. China and the European Union prepare for their 24th summit in Beijing this week.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 05 Dec 2023 10:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Military campaign against Hamas to continue with "full force": Israel</title>
      <itunes:summary>Israel says its campaign against Hamas will continue with "full force", as its ground offensive expands to southern Gaza. Chinese President Xi Jinping says Shanghai should deepen reform and opening up from a higher starting point during an inspection tour to the city. And a knife and hammer attack has killed one person and injured two others in central Paris.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Israel says its campaign against Hamas will continue with "full force", as its ground offensive expands to southern Gaza. Chinese President Xi Jinping says Shanghai should deepen reform and opening up from a higher starting point during an inspection tour to the city. And a knife and hammer attack has killed one person and injured two others in central Paris.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 04 Dec 2023 09:18:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Israel-Hamas fighting resumes as truce expires</title>
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      <description>The Israeli military says fighting in Gaza has resumed, claiming Hamas violated the ceasefire agreement. The UN climate change conference has operationalized a fund to help vulnerable countries struggling with climate change. Two people are dead and ten wounded following missile attacks in the Donetsk region.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2023 09:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Israel, Hamas agree to extend truce by one day</title>
      <itunes:summary>Israel and Hamas have agreed to extend their truce by one more day. Former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger has died at the age of 100. Surveys indicate that 80% of the Maldives' islands will be underwater by 2050.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Israel and Hamas have agreed to extend their truce by one more day. Former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger has died at the age of 100. Surveys indicate that 80% of the Maldives' islands will be underwater by 2050.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Nov 2023 09:49:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Further extension of Hamas-Israel ceasefire expected</title>
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      <itunes:subtitle>Israel and Hamas hav...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Nov 2023 10:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>The four-day truce between Israel and Hamas is coming to an end. China is calling for joint efforts to restart negotiations on a trilateral free trade agreement in East Asia. Regional tensions over water are high in Spain due to heat waves and droughts.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>The four-day truce b...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Nov 2023 09:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>A four-day truce between Israel and Hamas begins Friday with the release of some Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. At least 60 people are killed and thousands displaced across Kenya from heavy rain and floods spawned by El Nino. China honors the remains of martyrs who fought in the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea with a ceremony in Shenyang.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>A four-day truce bet...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Nov 2023 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>Israel says no Gaza hostage release will start before Friday. OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman will return as CEO just days after being fired. China and Uruguay upgrade bilateral relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Nov 2023 10:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Israel, Hamas agree on hostage release</title>
      <itunes:summary>Israel approves a ceasefire deal in exchange for the release of some hostages seized by Hamas. BRICS leaders hold a virtual summit on the Israel-Palestine conflict. Tensions are running high on the Korean Peninsula as North Korea has put a military satellite into orbit and pledged to launch several more.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Israel approves a ce...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Nov 2023 09:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>Hamas says it is close to reaching a truce with Israel. China's ambassador to the UN calls on the Security Council to address the root causes of the world's conflicts. Air China resumes flights between Beijing and Washington.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Hamas says it is clo...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>Hamas says it is close to reaching a truce with Israel. China's ambassador to the UN calls on the Security Council to address the root causes of the world's conflicts. Air China resumes flights between Beijing and Washington.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Nov 2023 10:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Israel expands operation to southern Gaza</title>
      <itunes:summary>The Israeli army continues its operation in the Gaza Strip, pushing into the southern part of the enclave. The Uruguayan President arrives in Beijing for a state visit. Javier Milei has won Argentina’s presidential runoff election.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>The Israeli army con...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>The Israeli army continues its operation in the Gaza Strip, pushing into the southern part of the enclave. The Uruguayan President arrives in Beijing for a state visit. Javier Milei has won Argentina’s presidential runoff election.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Nov 2023 09:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Xi holds talks with world leaders at APEC meetings</title>
      <itunes:summary>Chinese President Xi Jinping has held bilateral meetings with leaders of several countries on the sidelines of the APEC meetings.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Chinese President Xi Jinping has held bilateral meetings with leaders of several countries on the sidelines of the APEC meetings.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2023 11:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China, U.S. hold summit in San Francisco</title>
      <itunes:summary>Chinese President Xi Jinping and his U.S. counterpart Joe Biden have held their first face-to-face meeting in a year in San Francisco. They pledged joint efforts in getting strained bilateral ties back on track.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Chinese President Xi Jinping and his U.S. counterpart Joe Biden have held their first face-to-face meeting in a year in San Francisco. They pledged joint efforts in getting strained bilateral ties back on track.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Nov 2023 11:08:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>President Xi in San Francisco for China-US talks, APEC meetings</title>
      <itunes:summary>Chinese President Xi Jinping is in San Francisco to meet his U.S. counterpart Joe Biden and attend the APEC meetings. Hamas has denied the allegations of using its biggest hospital to operate command centers. The African Development Bank has pledged 782 million euros for earthquake recovery in Morocco.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Chinese President Xi Jinping is in San Francisco to meet his U.S. counterpart Joe Biden and attend the APEC meetings. Hamas has denied the allegations of using its biggest hospital to operate command centers. The African Development Bank has pledged 782 million euros for earthquake recovery in Morocco.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Nov 2023 10:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China-US summit expected to address key issues</title>
      <itunes:summary>China says the upcoming China-U.S. summit in San Francisco will focus on fundamental issues shaping bilateral ties. The Israeli army says it has found signs of hostages in the basement of a hospital in Gaza. Former UK Prime Minister David Cameron has become the country's new foreign secretary.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>China says the upcom...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>China says the upcoming China-U.S. summit in San Francisco will focus on fundamental issues shaping bilateral ties. The Israeli army says it has found signs of hostages in the basement of a hospital in Gaza. Former UK Prime Minister David Cameron has become the country's new foreign secretary.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Nov 2023 10:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Hospitals in Gaza shutting down due to lack of resources</title>
      <itunes:summary>Hospitals in Gaza are shutting down amid Israeli attacks on the Palestinian enclave. Chinese President Xi Jinping will join world leaders at this week's APEC meetings in San Francisco. A media investigation accuses a former Ukrainian officer on orchestrating the Nord Stream attack last year.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Hospitals in Gaza ar...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>Hospitals in Gaza are shutting down amid Israeli attacks on the Palestinian enclave. Chinese President Xi Jinping will join world leaders at this week's APEC meetings in San Francisco. A media investigation accuses a former Ukrainian officer on orchestrating the Nord Stream attack last year.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Nov 2023 10:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Xizang’s development in the new era</title>
      <itunes:summary>China has issued a white paper to explain how the Communist Party of China’s guidelines for governing Xizang in the new era have brought about all-round progress and historical success in various undertakings in the region. In this special edition, we will look at Xizang’s development over the past years.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>China has issued a white paper to explain how the Communist Party of China’s guidelines for governing Xizang in the new era have brought about all-round progress and historical success in various undertakings in the region. In this special edition, we will look at Xizang’s development over the past years.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Nov 2023 11:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Israel to begin daily four-hour military pauses in Gaza: U.S.</title>
      <itunes:summary>Israel bombs Gaza hospitals before agreeing to short pauses in its daily attacks on the besieged Palestinian enclave. Donald Trump's rivals vie to be named the Republican party's standard-bearer in the 2024 US presidential elections. Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng meets US Treasury Secretary Yellen in San Francisco, stressing the need for frequent communication.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Israel bombs Gaza ho...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>Israel bombs Gaza hospitals before agreeing to short pauses in its daily attacks on the besieged Palestinian enclave. Donald Trump's rivals vie to be named the Republican party's standard-bearer in the 2024 US presidential elections. Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng meets US Treasury Secretary Yellen in San Francisco, stressing the need for frequent communication.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Nov 2023 10:49:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Israeli troops battling Hamas deep inside Gaza City</title>
      <itunes:summary>Israeli troops are battling Hamas deep inside Gaza City as the militant group claims to have destroyed 15 Israeli military vehicles. Ukraine and Moldova are one step closer to joining the European Union. U.S. agriculture exhibitors sign 500-million-dollar deals at the China International Import Expo.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Israeli troops are battling Hamas deep inside Gaza City as the militant group claims to have destroyed 15 Israeli military vehicles. Ukraine and Moldova are one step closer to joining the European Union. U.S. agriculture exhibitors sign 500-million-dollar deals at the China International Import Expo.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Nov 2023 11:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Israeli forces fight into heart of Gaza City</title>
      <itunes:summary>Israel's Defence Minister says the Israeli forces have advanced to the heart of Gaza City. The 2023 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit gets underway in China. UN peacekeepers launch a security operation in the Democratic Republic of Congo.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Israel's Defence Min...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>Israel's Defence Minister says the Israeli forces have advanced to the heart of Gaza City. The 2023 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit gets underway in China. UN peacekeepers launch a security operation in the Democratic Republic of Congo.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Nov 2023 10:11:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Over 10,000 Palestinians killed in conflict since Oct. 7</title>
      <itunes:summary>The number of Palestinians killed in the Gaza conflict has surged to over 10,000. Chinese President Xi Jinping has met Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Beijing. Former U.S. president Donald Trump has defended his wealth and business on the witness stand in New York.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>The number of Palest...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>The number of Palestinians killed in the Gaza conflict has surged to over 10,000. Chinese President Xi Jinping has met Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Beijing. Former U.S. president Donald Trump has defended his wealth and business on the witness stand in New York.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Nov 2023 09:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Israel continues heavy bombardment in Gaza</title>
      <itunes:summary>Heavy bombardment continues across the Gaza Strip. Chinese and U.S. officials meet in California on addressing climate change impacts. The 6th China International Import Expo is in full swing in Shanghai.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Heavy bombardment co...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>Heavy bombardment continues across the Gaza Strip. Chinese and U.S. officials meet in California on addressing climate change impacts. The 6th China International Import Expo is in full swing in Shanghai.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Nov 2023 09:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Raging Israel-Palestine hostilities kill over 10,400</title>
      <itunes:summary>The Israeli military claims to have encircled Gaza City, while Hamas is resisting with hit-and-run attacks. Japan starts another round of nuclear wastewater dumping from its Fukushima power plant. The UN General Assembly vetoes the US embargo against Cuba, which was first imposed in 1960.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>The Israeli military...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>The Israeli military claims to have encircled Gaza City, while Hamas is resisting with hit-and-run attacks. Japan starts another round of nuclear wastewater dumping from its Fukushima power plant. The UN General Assembly vetoes the US embargo against Cuba, which was first imposed in 1960.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Nov 2023 09:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Donald Trump Jr. takes witness stand in New York civil fraud trial</title>
      <itunes:summary>Donald Trump Jr. takes witness stand in New York civil fraud trial. Gaza authorities blame Israeli airstrikes for 200 deaths at a refugee camp. South Sudan's President urges the Sudanese army and the paramilitary RSF to return to the terms of the 2020 Juba peace agreement.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Donald Trump Jr. tak...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>Donald Trump Jr. takes witness stand in New York civil fraud trial. Gaza authorities blame Israeli airstrikes for 200 deaths at a refugee camp. South Sudan's President urges the Sudanese army and the paramilitary RSF to return to the terms of the 2020 Juba peace agreement.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Nov 2023 11:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China holds central financial work conference to deepen financial reforms</title>
      <itunes:summary>China has held a central financial work conference to deepen reforms in the financial sector. Israel is expanding its ground operations in Gaza. The Venezuelan Supreme Court has suspended the results of the opposition's October primaries.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Oct 2023 09:47:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Oct 2023 09:31:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Oct 2023 09:52:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Oct 2023 10:31:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2023 10:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Oct 2023 10:47:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Israel-Palestine conflict kills over 4100 on both sides</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Oct 2023 10:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Efforts underway to cool down Gaza situation</title>
      <itunes:summary>China is calling for efforts to bring the Palestinian issue back to the right track of the "two-state solution" and the country's special envoy on the Middle East will embark on a visit aimed at making peace.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 15 Oct 2023 14:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Crisis mounting in Gaza</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 14 Oct 2023 11:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Israel tells 1.1 million in Gaza to relocate ahead of imminent ground invasion</title>
      <itunes:summary>Israel tells all 1.1 million people in north Gaza to relocate south within 24 hours, ahead of an expected ground invasion. Search and rescue operations continue in Afghanistan after a series of earthquakes hit the west of the country. Steve Scalise withdraws his bid for U.S. House Speaker after failing to win enough votes.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Israel tells all 1.1 million people in north Gaza to relocate south within 24 hours, ahead of an expected ground invasion. Search and rescue operations continue in Afghanistan after a series of earthquakes hit the west of the country. Steve Scalise withdraws his bid for U.S. House Speaker after failing to win enough votes.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Oct 2023 10:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Israel forms temporary coalition war cabinet</title>
      <itunes:summary>Israel forms a temporary coalition war cabinet to respond to the conflict with Palestine. U.S. Republicans nominate House Majority Leader Steve Scalise for Speaker in a closed-door vote. Authorities in Mexico are busy cleaning up after two tropical storms hit the country's Pacific coast.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Israel forms a temporary coalition war cabinet to respond to the conflict with Palestine. U.S. Republicans nominate House Majority Leader Steve Scalise for Speaker in a closed-door vote. Authorities in Mexico are busy cleaning up after two tropical storms hit the country's Pacific coast.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Oct 2023 09:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Around 2,000 deaths reported in Israel-Gaza conflict</title>
      <itunes:summary>Around 2,000 people are reported to have been killed in the Israel-Gaza conflict. EU, Arab League foreign ministers hold emergency meetings to discuss the Middle East violence. Another 6.3-magnitude earthquake hits northwestern Afghanistan.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Around 2,000 people are reported to have been killed in the Israel-Gaza conflict. EU, Arab League foreign ministers hold emergency meetings to discuss the Middle East violence. Another 6.3-magnitude earthquake hits northwestern Afghanistan.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Oct 2023 09:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Israel orders "complete siege" on Gaza</title>
      <itunes:summary>Israel orders "complete siege" on Gaza amid intensified conflict with Hamas. U.S.-Mexico border residents react to White House's decision to continue building a border wall. South Africa takes steps to resolve a huge food waste problem.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Israel orders "complete siege" on Gaza amid intensified conflict with Hamas. U.S.-Mexico border residents react to White House's decision to continue building a border wall. South Africa takes steps to resolve a huge food waste problem.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Oct 2023 10:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Israel retaliates after Hamas attacks</title>
      <itunes:summary>Israel declares "state of war" as conflict with Hamas escalates. German Conservatives are expected to retain power in Hesse and Bavaria states. Zimbabwe reports over 4,600 suspected cholera cases.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Israel declares "state of war" as conflict with Hamas escalates. German Conservatives are expected to retain power in Hesse and Bavaria states. Zimbabwe reports over 4,600 suspected cholera cases.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 09 Oct 2023 10:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>U.S. healthcare workers stage historic strike</title>
      <itunes:summary>Healthcare workers in the United States are staging their largest-ever strike in recent history. Ukrainian authorities say at least 51 people have been killed by a Russian missile strike after Moscow claimed to have shot down 31 Ukrainian drones. About 90 people are dead in a drone attack in the central Syrian city of Homs.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Healthcare workers in the United States are staging their largest-ever strike in recent history. Ukrainian authorities say at least 51 people have been killed by a Russian missile strike after Moscow claimed to have shot down 31 Ukrainian drones. About 90 people are dead in a drone attack in the central Syrian city of Homs.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 06 Oct 2023 10:56:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>U.S. to hold House speaker election next Wednesday</title>
      <itunes:summary>Political chaos descends in the U.S. following the ousting of House speaker Kevin McCarthy. Japan starts the second release of nuclear-contaminated wastewater. China records over 100 million railway trips amid a holiday travel boom.</itunes:summary>
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      <title>Donald Trump appears at civil fraud trial</title>
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      <description>Former U.S. President Donald Trump appears in court in New York for a civil fraud trial. Foreign ministers from European Union countries meet in Kyiv to renew support for Ukraine. Malaysia becomes one of the most popular destinations for Chinese tourists during the ongoing Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Oct 2023 12:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <itunes:subtitle>U.S. House Speaker K...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy appears confident he will survive an ouster threat after working with Democrats to pass a spending bill. Turkiye launches airstrikes in Iraqi Kurdistan in response to a bomb attack near the Turkish parliament. The UN World Food Program expresses concern about a funding shortfall that is threatening Uganda's refugee program.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Oct 2023 12:11:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Millions of tourists travel during China's Golden Week</title>
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      <itunes:subtitle>An eight-day holiday...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Sep 2023 12:44:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Millions of tourists travel during China's Golden Week</title>
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      <description>An eight-day holiday is underway in China. Thousands of ethnic Armenians are leaving the Nagorno-Karabakh region. The United States is facing a potential government shutdown.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Sep 2023 12:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Former Nagorno-Karabakh Armenian leader arrested amid mass exodus</title>
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      <description>Azerbaijan arrests a former leader in Nagorno-Karabakh as he attempted to escape into Armenia. Moscow releases a second video of the Black Sea Fleet commander after Kyiv claimed to have killed him. North Korea releases an American soldier who crossed the border from the South.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 28 Sep 2023 10:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Russia's Black Sea Fleet commander appears in video after Ukraine's claim of his death</title>
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      <description>Russia's Black Sea Fleet commander, who Ukraine claimed was killed in a missile attack, appears in a video released by Moscow. Israel's tourism minister travels to Saudi Arabia to attend a UN conference. The United Nations General Assembly concludes its 78th session in New York after days of discussions aimed at rebuilding trust and promoting global unity.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 27 Sep 2023 10:56:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>U.S. recognizes Cook Islands and Niue as Biden hosts Pacific Island leaders</title>
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      <description>Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan visits Azerbaijan to strengthen ties and discuss recent tensions in Nagorno-Karabakh. The United States formally recognizes the Cook Islands and Niue as sovereign and independent states. China releases a white paper on its achievements and path to building a global community with a shared future.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 26 Sep 2023 10:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Thousands leave Nagorno-Karabakh for Armenia</title>
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      <description>Thousands of ethnic Armenians pack up to leave Nagorno-Karabakh. NASA's first asteroid samples fetched from deep space land in the Utah desert to cap a seven-year journey. The new government of Thailand has waived visa requirements for travelers from China for the next five months.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 25 Sep 2023 11:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Ukraine's Zelenskyy lobbies for aid in Washington</title>
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      <description>Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy takes his campaign for support against Russia to Washington after addressing world leaders at the UN. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appeals to India for help in the probe into the murder of a Sikh activist, as the diplomatic fallout continues. Israel's foreign minister is optimistic about the prospects for the normalization of ties with Saudi Arabia early next year.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 22 Sep 2023 11:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Australia declares El Nino as wildfires rage</title>
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      <title>India expels Canadian diplomat</title>
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      <itunes:summary>“Never too early, never too late”--that’s the theme of the 30th World Alzheimer’s Day, observed worldwide this year on Thursday, September 21st, focusing on risk factors and risk reduction for the disease. Yet the disease still has no cure, and an estimated two thirds of the people globally have little awareness of the Alzheimer’s. However, with aging as a great risk factor for the development of the disease, it has become an increasing challenge for fast aging countries like China. CGTN Radio reporters visited a nursing home in southwest China earlier this year and provide an in-depth coverage of the lives of those living with Alzheimer’s and the challenges in the country’s fight against the disease.</itunes:summary>
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      <title>World leaders at the UNGA look for unity over crises</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Sep 2023 10:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>U.S. auto union threatens wider strike amid wage dispute</title>
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      <itunes:subtitle>The United Auto Work...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Sep 2023 11:44:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Libya floods death toll soars to over 11,000</title>
      <itunes:summary>Libyan authorities are investigating whether human failings were to blame for thousands of flood deaths. Cuba hosts the G77 plus China Summit, focusing on science, technology and innovation. The son of U.S. President Joe Biden faces up to 25 years in prison after being indicted on federal firearm charges.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Libyan authorities are investigating whether human failings were to blame for thousands of flood deaths. Cuba hosts the G77 plus China Summit, focusing on science, technology and innovation. The son of U.S. President Joe Biden faces up to 25 years in prison after being indicted on federal firearm charges.</description>
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      <title>Libya floods: death toll passes 6,000</title>
      <itunes:summary>Libyan officials place the death toll of catastrophic floods in eastern Libya at over 6,000. Meanwhile, foreign aid begin to trickle into Morocco nearly a week after a strong earthquake. Ukraine attacks Russia's Black Sea fleet and a shipyard in Crimea. Trials begin in Brazil for pro-Bolsonaro rioters who stormed the capital.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Libyan officials place the death toll of catastrophic floods in eastern Libya at over 6,000. Meanwhile, foreign aid begin to trickle into Morocco nearly a week after a strong earthquake. Ukraine attacks Russia's Black Sea fleet and a shipyard in Crimea. Trials begin in Brazil for pro-Bolsonaro rioters who stormed the capital.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 14 Sep 2023 12:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Putin meets Kim in Russia's Far East</title>
      <itunes:summary>Over 10,000 people are still missing in Libya after Storm Daniel wreaked havoc, already claiming 5,000 lives. The death toll nears 3,000 in Morocco in the country's deadliest quake in six decades. Russian President Vladimir Putin meets North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Over 10,000 people are still missing in Libya after Storm Daniel wreaked havoc, already claiming 5,000 lives. The death toll nears 3,000 in Morocco in the country's deadliest quake in six decades. Russian President Vladimir Putin meets North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 13 Sep 2023 10:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Thousands feared dead in severe Libya flooding</title>
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      <description>Up to 2,000 people in Libya are feared dead following a powerful storm. Death toll from the Morocco earthquake soars to nearly 3,000 as search and rescue work continues. Russian President Vladimir Putin attends the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok.</description>
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