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U.S. soccer federation briefly alters Iran's flag to show solidarity with protesters
The organization had displayed Iran's national flag on social media without the emblem of the Islamic Republic to show "support for the women in Iran" ahead of the two nations' soccer match.
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Biden eases Venezuela sanctions as opposition talks resume
The U.S. Treasury Department is allowing Chevron to resume "limited" energy production in Venezuela after years of sanctions have curbed oil and gas profits flowing to President Maduro's government.
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Iran leader praises force tasked with quashing dissent
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said paramilitary volunteers "sacrificed themselves" to protect people from "rioters," as eye doctors warn that demonstrators have been blinded in the anti-government protests.
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U.S. bans the sale and import of some tech from Chinese companies Huawei and ZTE
The five-member FCC said it has voted unanimously to adopt new rules that will block the importation or sale of certain technology products that pose security risks to U.S. critical infrastructure.
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Russia sends a barrage of missiles into the recaptured Ukrainian city of Kherson
For the second day, the city of Kherson is facing missile and artillery attacks from Russia. Kherson's governor said that shelling attacks on Thursday killed 10 civilians and injured 54 injured.
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Iran arrests a soccer player for criticizing government and insulting the soccer team
Voria Ghafouri, a prominent player who wasn't chosen to go to the World Cup, is an outspoken critic of Iran's authorities. Reports of his arrest came ahead of Friday's Iran-Wales World Cup match.
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High-flying balloon characters were the stars at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
This year's parade, by the numbers, included 16 giant balloons, 28 floats, 40 novelty and heritage inflatables, 12 marching bands, 10 performance groups, 700 clowns and one Santa Claus.
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Democrat Mary Peltola, the 1st Alaska Native in Congress, wins a full term
The first Alaska Native to serve in Congress and first woman to hold Alaska's House seat, Peltola beat Republicans Sarah Palin and Nick Begich in ranked choice election results announced Wednesday.
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Pakistan names a new military chief amid bitter political feuding
Lt. Gen. Syed Asim Munir replaces Gen. Qamar Javed Bajwa, who retires on Nov. 29. Munir begins his new role amid bitter feuding between Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and former premier Imran Khan.
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Gone in 9 minutes: How a Celtic gold heist unfolded in Germany
Thieves who broke into a southern German museum and stole hundreds of ancient gold coins got in and out in nine minutes without raising the alarm, officials said Wednesda