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Hong Kong leadership race heats up as China clears way for top officials to run

Undated,Jan 16 (Reuters) China today approved the resignations of two of Hong Kong's top officials, including its financial secretary, paving the way for them to contest a March election to become the next chief executive of the financial hub.
China's State Council has accepted the resignations of financial secretary John Tsang, and of Carrie Lam, the city's chief secretary, the official Xinhua news agency said.
The former British colony returned to Chinese rule in 1997, and its next leader faces challenges such as maintaining its competitiveness as China's economy slows, and reconciling longstanding tension between Communist Party leaders in Beijing and pro-democracy advocates demanding universal suffrage.
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28 Mar 2024 | 1:21 PM

Jerusalem, Mar 28 (UNI) At least four people were killed and another six have been injured in an Israeli strike on a cafe in the southern Lebanese city of Naqoura, Al Mayadeen broadcaster reported.

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Jail suspension of Bangladeshi ex-PM Zia extended for 6 more months

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28 Mar 2024 | 12:25 PM

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Massive fire in Bowling Green, Kentucky causes evacuation

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28 Mar 2024 | 12:19 PM

Washington, Mar 28 (UNI) A huge fire at a Comfuel gas station in Bowling Green, Kentucky, led to the evacuation of businesses and schools in the area, the Times Now reported on Thursday.

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Plane carrying Spain's PM experiences technical glitch

28 Mar 2024 | 12:09 PM

Madrid, Mar 28 (UNI) An aircraft with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on board has experienced a technical malfunction while flying from the capital to the southwest of the country, forcing the aircraft to return to the base in Madrid, the Europa Press news agency has reported, citing a Spanish government source.

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Germany's Lufthansa, union reach agreement on wages, strikes expected to end

28 Mar 2024 | 12:01 PM

Berlin, Mar 28 (UNI) German flag carrier Lufthansa and Ver.di, the country's second-largest trade union, have reached an agreement to settle the wage dispute, and strikes are expected to end, German media have reported.

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