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Myanmar’s parliament elects ruling general as president, keeping the army in charge

Myanmar’s parliament elects ruling general as president, keeping the army in charge

Myanmar’s parliament has elected Min Aung Hlaing as the country’s new president
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El jefe de la junta militar de Birmania se mantiene en el poder, ahora como presidente

El jefe de la junta militar de Birmania se mantiene en el poder, ahora como presidente

El jefe de la junta birmana, Min Aung Hlaing, fue nombrado presidente este viernes, en una decisión sin suspense tras un proceso electoral cuestionado a nivel internacional, que le permite prolongar su control del país bajo una fachada civil.
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Los burkineses deben "olvidarse" de la democracia, advierte el jefe de la junta

Los burkineses deben "olvidarse" de la democracia, advierte el jefe de la junta

Los burkineses deben "olvidarse" de la democracia, aseguró el jueves el jefe de la junta en el poder en ese país africano, el capitán Ibrahim Traoré, durante una entrevista con la prensa transmitida por la televisión nacional.
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Vietnam Q1 GDP growth slows to 7.83% y/y from 8.46% y/y in Q4

Vietnam Q1 GDP growth slows to 7.83% y/y from 8.46% y/y in Q4

HANOI, April 4 (Reuters) - Vietnam's economy slowed in the first quarter from the previous three months, data showed on Saturday, as its heavy exposure to Middle Eastern oil imports pressured growth.
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Candidates for California's 11th District Debate to Replace Nancy Pelosi

Candidates for California's 11th District Debate to Replace Nancy Pelosi

Candidates vying to replace Nancy Pelosi in California's 11th Congressional District participated in a debate to win over voters. The debate, covered by Andrea Nakano, highlighted the various platforms and policies proposed by the candidates as they seek to fill the seat of the long-serving Democratic leader. The event provided an opportunity for candidates to present their visions for the district and address key issues affecting constituents.
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Global Fuel Rationing Expands Amid Middle East Conflict and Oil Supply Disruptions

Global Fuel Rationing Expands Amid Middle East Conflict and Oil Supply Disruptions

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East and the near-closure of the Strait of Hormuz have led to a surge in global fuel prices, prompting several countries to implement fuel rationing measures. The International Energy Agency describes the disruption as the largest supply shock in the history of the global oil market. Countries like Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Cambodia, Slovenia, Bangladesh, and Indonesia have introduced various forms of fuel rationing to manage limited supplies. These measures include QR-code-based systems, odd-even license plate restrictions, and purchase limits per vehicle.
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At village pub in Orban's heartland, Hungary's vote plays out over pints

At village pub in Orban's heartland, Hungary's vote plays out over pints

By Krisztina Than and Krisztina Fenyo MALYINKA, Hungary, April 2 (Reuters) - Sandor Toth has been running his pub in a small village in the hilly northeast of Hungary for 43 years, witnessing the collapse of communism and since 2010 four victories by the lawmaker for Viktor Orban's Fidesz party in
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Democratic-led states sue to block Trump's order tightening mail-in voting

Democratic-led states sue to block Trump's order tightening mail-in voting

By Nate Raymond BOSTON, April 3 (Reuters) - A coalition of Democratic state attorneys general announced on Friday they are filing a lawsuit challenging U.S. President Donald Trump's new executive order tightening rules ‌on mail‑in voting.
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Canada's February trade deficit surges to a six-month high on gold imports

Canada's February trade deficit surges to a six-month high on gold imports

By Promit Mukherjee OTTAWA, April 2 (Reuters) - Canada's merchandise trade deficit widened by a big margin in February, data showed on Thursday, as higher gold imports took the total imports to a record high, while exports could not match up even though it also rose sharply.
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Exclusive-Russian oil output cuts are unavoidable as drone attacks shrink exports, sources say

Exclusive-Russian oil output cuts are unavoidable as drone attacks shrink exports, sources say

April 2 (Reuters) - Russian oil output cuts are imminent because Ukraine's strikes on port infrastructure, pipelines and refineries have reduced export capability by 1 million barrels per day, or a fifth of total capacity, three industry sources said on Thursday.
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Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger Highlights Ponzi Scheme Fight Amid Gubernatorial Run

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger Highlights Ponzi Scheme Fight Amid Gubernatorial Run

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger has announced a significant victory in his efforts to combat securities fraud, as he runs for the Republican nomination for governor. Raffensperger revealed that his office successfully persuaded Bankers Life, a unit of CNO Financial Group, to refund $6.7 million to investors who lost money in an alleged $156 million Ponzi scheme. This scheme, orchestrated by Timothy Nathaniel Darnell, involved investments in First Liberty Building & Loan and affected several high-profile Republicans in Georgia and Alabama. Raffensperger's office has also issued $500,000 in civil fines against three individuals and secured legislative support to enhance his power to assist fraud victims. This development comes as Raffensperger seeks to differentiate himself in a competitive primary field, which includes Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and others, to replace outgoing Republican Gov. Brian Kemp.