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Obamacare health subsidy to end as US Senate rejects dueling remedies
WASHINGTON, Dec 11 (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate on Thursday rejected competing proposals by Republicans and Democrats to address a looming healthcare crisis, leaving some 24 million Americans vulnerable to significantly higher insurance premiums beginning on January 1 when a federal subsidy expires.
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Torrential rains unleash widespread flooding, evacuations in Pacific Northwest
SNOHOMISH, Washington, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Heavy rains drenching the Pacific Northwest triggered flooding on Thursday across much of the region from Oregon north through Washington state and into British Columbia, closing dozens of roads and prompting the evacuations of tens of thousands of people.
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Thai PM moves to dissolve parliament, setting stage for elections
BANGKOK, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced on Thursday that he is "returning power to the people," moving to dissolve parliament and clear the way for elections earlier than previously anticipated.
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US Senate advances dozens more Trump nominees, including South Africa pick
(Corrects to show that the nominations were advanced, not confirmed, in headline and paragraphs 1, 3-4, 7)
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Over 250 people quarantined in U.S. South Carolina measles outbreak
NEW YORK, Dec. 11 (Xinhua) -- More than 250 people have been in quarantine in the U.S. state of South Carolina after a measles outbreak was reported over the weekend, according to local health officials.
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Hisense Europe sees 2025 sales up by 6 pct
VELENJE, Slovenia, Dec. 11 (Xinhua) -- Hisense Europe, a Chinese-owned consumer electronics and home appliances group based in Slovenia, expects to close 2025 with about 4.8 billion euros (5.2 billion U.S. dollars) in revenue, up 6 percent from 2024, Executive Vice President Bostjan Pecnik said Thursday.
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2025 marked by major progress and challenges for global health: WHO chief
GENEVA, Dec. 11 (Xinhua) -- The year 2025 has brought both significant progress and major challenges for the World Health Organization (WHO) and global health more broadly, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Thursday.
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Chinese firm Nuctech, China business chamber criticize "unfair" EU foreign subsidy probes
BRUSSELS, Dec. 11 (Xinhua) -- Chinese security equipment maker Nuctech and a leading Chinese chamber of commerce in Europe on Thursday criticized the European Union (EU)'s use of its foreign subsidy law against Chinese companies, saying it risks undermining international trade rules and fair competition.
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U.S. dollar ticks down
NEW YORK, Dec. 11 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. dollar fell in late trading on Thursday.
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Iraq secures UNESCO intangible cultural heritage listing for 4 traditions
BAGHDAD, Dec. 11 (Xinhua) -- Four Iraqi cultural elements have been inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity for 2025, Iraq's Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Antiquities announced Thursday.
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African Development Bank approves 150 mln euro loan for Morocco
RABAT, Dec. 11 (Xinhua) -- The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a 150-million-euro (about 176 million U.S. dollars) loan for Morocco to upgrade infrastructure and improve access to public services, the AfDB representative in Morocco said on Thursday.
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M23 consolidates control over Congo town in blow to peace talks
Dec 11 (Reuters) - The M23 rebel group consolidated control over the strategic town of Uvira in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on Thursday, residents said, as Kinshasa warned that the Rwanda-backed advance could derail U.S. President Donald Trump's efforts to broker peace in the region.
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UK economic growth to stay subdued in 2026: report
LONDON, Dec. 11 (Xinhua) -- The outlook of British economic growth will remain subdued in 2026 as the Budget released in late November is unlikely to kickstart the economy, a forecast from the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has shown.
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Photo exhibition marks 70 years since Kolo ensemble's first China tour
BELGRADE, Dec. 11 (Xinhua) -- A photo exhibition marking the 70th anniversary of the first China tour by Serbia's National Ensemble "Kolo" opened Thursday at the Chinese Cultural Center in Belgrade.
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Roundup: Business forum highlights opportunities in logistics, industry between China, Czechia
PRAGUE, Dec. 11 (Xinhua) -- Government officials, business leaders and experts gathered in Prague on Thursday for the China (Shaanxi) - Czech Republic Economic and Trade Cooperation Exchange Conference, highlighting new opportunities in logistics, advanced manufacturing, clean energy and people-to-people exchanges between China's inland area and Czechia.
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Chinese microfiber firm to build 40-mln-USD project in Egypt
CAIRO, Dec. 11 (Xinhua) -- The Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) on Thursday signed a contract with China's Ningbo Dashun Fur to establish a microfiber manufacturing project in the West Qantara Industrial Area, the SCZone said in a statement.
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Hungary expands gas diversification with new Azeri framework
BUDAPEST, Dec. 11 (Xinhua) -- The Hungarian government on Thursday announced a new framework agreement with Azerbaijan for the potential purchase of 800 million cubic meters of natural gas over the next two years, marking another step in its ongoing diversification strategy.
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Roundup: UNESCO adds Sudanese wedding ritual to intangible cultural heritage list, highlighting protection of cultural identity amid war
KHARTOUM, Dec. 11 (Xinhua) -- The Sudanese Jirtig wedding ritual was added to UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity during the 20th session of its Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage, held from Monday to Saturday in New Delhi, India.
