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Fire in Hong Kong draws focus to bamboo scaffolding, though cause remains unclear

Fire in Hong Kong draws focus to bamboo scaffolding, though cause remains unclear

BANGKOK (AP) — While the cause of the deadly inferno that swept across a Hong Kong apartment complex remains unknown, questions have been raised about the role of the bamboo scaffolding that envel...

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Bulgaria withdraws 2026 budget proposal following street protests

Bulgaria withdraws 2026 budget proposal following street protests

SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — Bulgaria’s government announced Thursday that it is withdrawing its 2026 draft budget, following street protests at home over steep tax increases included in the budget, and...

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As Thanksgiving nears, a look at the history of wild turkey trades

As Thanksgiving nears, a look at the history of wild turkey trades

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — No one wants a weasel on their Thanksgiving table, but swapping turkeys for other animals was once surprisingly common. Trading turkeys – for wildlife management, not dinner –...

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Rare Fabergé egg expected to sell for more than $26 million

Rare Fabergé egg expected to sell for more than $26 million

LONDON (AP) — A rare crystal and diamond Fabergé egg crafted for Russia’s ruling family before it was toppled by revolution is going up for auction, valued at more than 20 million pounds ($26.4 mi...

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South Korea’s largest satellite launched on Nuri rocket

South Korea’s largest satellite launched on Nuri rocket

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea launched its largest satellite yet on its nationally developed space rocket early Thursday in the fourth of six launches planned through 2027. The three-stage...

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Iran adds new gasoline price tier starting in December

Iran adds new gasoline price tier starting in December

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran will introduce a new gasoline price tier on Dec. 6, raising the cost of fuel purchased beyond monthly quotas to 50,000 rials (about 4 cents on the Iranian exchange market)...

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