North Korea’s record year of missile testing is putting the world on edge | CNN
Seoul, South Korea CNN — In 2020, North Korea conducted four missile tests. In 2021, it doubled that number. In...
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US strike kills 6 al-Shabaab militants in Somalia | CNN Politics
CNN — The US carried out a strike in Somalia that killed six al-Shabaab militants on Friday, US Africa Command...
First on CNN: 2 Americans held by the Taliban have been released, sources tell CNN | CNN Politics
Washington CNN — Two Americans who had been detained by the Taliban in Afghanistan have been released and are en...
5 people killed in a ‘horrendous’ condo shooting in Canada, police say | CNN
CNN — Five people were killed in a shooting at a condominium in a Toronto suburb Sunday night, police said,...
‘This is a war’: Californians seek affordable housing alternatives | CNN Business
Los Angeles CNN — At 26, Ixchel Hernandez has become the defender and protector of her family’s modest apartment. In...
El Salvador has arrested 2% of its adult population in its war on gangs. Other countries are taking note | CNN
CNN — Eight months since El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele announced a war on gangs, an estimated 2% of the...
Iran expelled from UN commission on women | CNN
CNN — United Nations member states have removed Iran from a key UN women’s rights group just months after it...
How one family’s struggle illustrates problems with the program meant to help Afghans who helped the US | CNN Politics
CNN — For more than a year, I have been trying to help a family leave Afghanistan for safety and...
5 key takeaways from Xi’s trip to Saudi Arabia | CNN
Editor’s Note: A version of this story appears in CNN’s Meanwhile in today’s Middle East newsletter, a three-times-a-week look inside...
Saudi Arabia and China will align on everything from security to oil, but agree not to interfere on domestic issues | CNN
CNN — China and Saudi Arabia expressed aligned policies on a range of areas from security to oil in a...
When China and Saudi Arabia meet, nothing matters more than oil | CNN Business
Hong Kong CNN Business — Chinese President Xi Jinping is visiting Saudi Arabia this week for the first time in...
With eye on China, US to boost military forces in Australia — and ‘invite’ Japan to join in | CNN
The United States will increase the rotational presence of air, land and sea forces in Australia, including bomber aircraft and...
US trade deficit edged up to $78.2 billion in October | CNN Business
New York CNN Business — The US trade gap edged only slightly higher in October than the month before, to...
‘Not how you treat friends.’ Biden’s climate plan strains trade ties with Europe | CNN Business
London CNN Business — The world’s biggest economic relationship has hit a rough patch. The European Union and United States...
Antony Blinken says Biden administration supports zero-Covid protesters in China | CNN Politics
CNN — Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Sunday that the Biden administration supports the zero-COVID protesters in China, explaining...
Venezuela and Chevron sign oil contract in Caracas | CNN
CNN — The Venezuelan government and American oil company Chevron have signed a contract in Caracas on Friday to resume...
Netherlands vs. US: Two exciting young teams go head-to-head for place in World Cup quarterfinals | CNN
CNN — The round of 16 match on Saturday between the US Men’s National Team and the Netherlands is one...
Huge trade partner and ‘systemic rival.’ Europe has a China problem | CNN Business
London CNN Business — Europe is becoming increasingly reliant on China for trade, and many of its top companies are...
Big moments for women at the men’s World Cup | CNN Politics
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Why the birthplace of Islam is hosting one of the world’s biggest raves | CNN
Editor’s Note: A version of this story first appeared in CNN’s Meanwhile in the Middle East newsletter, a three-times-a-week look...
