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![A retail worker covers French products on October 25, 2020 in protest against French cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad in Amman, Jordan. The cover reads in Arabic: 'In solidarity with the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, all French products have been boycotted.' [Muhammad Hamed/Reuters]](/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/2020-10-25T131820Z_1273942120_RC2PPJ9D2T0H_RTRMADP_3_JORDAN-FRANCE-MACRON.jpg?resize=270%2C180)
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Air raids in northwest Syria camp kill dozens of rebel fighters
Suspected Russian air raids hit military training camp for Failaq al-Sham, one of largest Turkey-backed groups in Syria.
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Ant Group set to surpass Aramco as biggest-ever IPO
Jack Ma’s fintech giant is set to raise $34.5bn through initial public offerings in Shanghai and Hong Kong.
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Big power shutoffs in California as winds boost fire danger
The electricity shutdowns marked the fifth time this year Pacific Gas & Electric has cut power to customers.
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Trump has a narrow path to an Electoral College victory
To win re-election, the president must sweep five states seen as toss-ups and pull in a few that are leaning to Biden.
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Surrounded by rubble, Azerbaijanis mourn their losses
Ganja city has been hit three times in the war over Nagorno-Karabakh, killing at least 26 people including a baby girl.
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Sugar high: Dunkin’ shares soar after buyout talks confirmed
Dunkin’ Brands Group shares rocketed to an all-time high at the opening bell on Monday.
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Azerbaijan, Armenia trade blame for new truce violation
Third attempt at halting fighting in Nagorno-Karabakh has collapsed, with shelling reported by both sides.
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Turkey’s lira hits another record low as rift with France deepens
Turkey’s lira sank to yet another record low on Monday as mounting geopolitical spats add to investor concerns.
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