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Trump tells European countries to take back IS fighters

The US president urges European allies to repatriate 800 Islamic State fighters in Iraq and Syria.
Source: BBC News

Microsoft’s latest Surface devices are now available in 20 more countries – The Verge

Microsoft’s latest Surface devices are now available in 20 more countries The Verge
Surface Headphones Coming to Eight New Markets Next Month Thurrott.com
Microsoft expands Surface Pro 6, Surface Laptop 2 and Surface Studio 2 to 20 new markets MSPoweruser
Windows 10 boost as the ultimate Microsoft PC goes on sale in the UK Express
Surface Pro 6, Laptop 2, Studio 2 Land on 20 New Markets Thurrott.com
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Which countries eat the most meat?

Many in the West say they are trying to cut down on meat, but the reality is a different story.
Source: BBC News

Turkey says countries supporting Guaido fuel Venezuela crisis – Reuters

Turkey says countries supporting Guaido fuel Venezuela crisis Reuters
‘We have an illegal president’: Protesters rally against Venezuela’s Maduro The Washington Post
Top Venezuela general rejects Maduro’s legitimacy, throws support behind interim president Fox News
An Urgent Call for Compromise in Venezuela The New York Times
We should stop calling Juan Guaidó the ‘self-proclaimed’ president of Venezuela Los Angeles Times
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European countries set up payment channel with Iran to bypass US sanctions – CNN

European countries set up payment channel with Iran to bypass US sanctions CNN

Berlin (CNN) European countries have joined forces to establish their own payment channel to Iran and circumvent United States sanctions, according to …

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At U.N., Pompeo asks countries to 'pick a side' on Venezuela

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told countries at the United Nations on Saturday to “pick a side” on Venezuela, urging them to back Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido and calling for free and fair elections as soon as possible.

Source: Reuters

Major European countries poised to recognize Venezuela's Guaido

Major European countries threw their weight behind Venezuela’s opposition leader Juan Guaido on Saturday saying they would recognize him as interim president if Nicolas Maduro failed to call elections within eight days.

Source: Reuters

Pompeo says 'now is the time' for countries to pick a side on Venezuela

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called on the United Nations Security Council that it was time now for countries to pick a side on Venezuela after Washington recognized the opposition leader Juan Guaido as the South American nation’s head of state.

Source: Reuters

Reality Check: Does the CFA franc keep some African countries poor?

A spat between Italy and France has reignited a debate over French involvement in its former African colonies.
Source: BBC News

Syrian opposition urges countries not to reconcile with Assad

Syria’s chief opposition negotiator said on Sunday he was surprised by countries rebuilding ties with the Syrian government and urged them to reverse their decision.

Source: Reuters

[Update: Screenshots] Facebook Messenger is testing dark mode, but only in some countries – Android Police

[Update: Screenshots] Facebook Messenger is testing dark mode, but only in some countries Android Police

Facebook has been experimenting with (and subsequently reverting) changes to its Messenger UI over the last few months. All throughout this testing, the… by …

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Kuwait expects more Arab countries to reopen embassies in Damascus: KUNA

Kuwait said on Monday it expected more Arab countries to reopen embassies in Damascus in “coming days” but added that the move would need a green light from the Arab League, which suspended Syria’s membership seven years ago.

Source: Reuters

Gatwick airport: How countries counter the drone threat

There are different ways of tackling the threat of rogue devices – from bazookas to trained eagles.
Source: BBC News

Greta Thunberg, a 15-year-old Swedish environmental activist, all but shamed the 190 countries represented at the UN's COP24 conference

Greta Thunberg, a 15-year-old Swedish environmental activist, all but shamed the 190 countries represented at the United Nations COP24 conference in Poland last week.

Source: CNN

These are the latest countries & carriers to support eSIM on iPhone XS & XR according to Apple – 9to5Mac

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These are the countries still selling arms to Saudi Arabia

These are the countries still selling arms to Saudi Arabia CNN

Trump is not a champion of human rights. He is a clueless clown. Washington Post

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Pence Slams China, Says US Offers Countries `Better Option'

Pence Slams China, Says US Offers Countries `Better Option’ Bloomberg

Trump Calls China’s List of Trade Concessions ‘Not Acceptable’ New York Times
Hoping for a trade war truce at G-20? Don’t hold your breath The Hill
Trump’s trade war with China could disrupt the traditional Thanksgiving week rally CNBC

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Erdogan says other countries cannot extract gas in Turkish, N.Cyprus waters

Turkey will not allow the exploitation of gas reserves in Turkish and north Cypriot waters of the eastern Mediterranean, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Sunday.

Source: Reuters

Lock the clock: Some states, countries want to remain permanently on Daylight Saving Time

Lock the clock: Some states, countries want to remain permanently on Daylight Saving Time AccuWeather.com

Can’t We Just Stop Resetting Clocks Twice a Year? Bloomberg

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US to grant 8 countries exemptions to buy Iran oil after sanctions: report

US to grant 8 countries exemptions to buy Iran oil after sanctions: report MarketWatch

Don’t sanction Iran — trade with it Washington Post

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China exports its restrictive internet policies to dozens of countries: report

China’s restrictive internet policy and digital surveillance has spread worldwide over the last two years, with its government training emerging market countries on process and its companies furnishing the tools, a democracy watchdog group’s annual report says.

Source: Reuters