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OPEC debates oil output boost amid Russian isolation
The 13 members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, chaired by Saudi Arabia, and their 10 partners, led by Russia, drastically slashed output in 2020 as demand slumped because of the coronavirus pandemic and worldwide lockdowns
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Key Facebook force Sheryl Sandberg steps down after 14-year tenure
Sheryl Sandberg, 52, has been one of the most influential women in Silicon Valley and her departure comes as the social media juggernaut faces an uncertain future and fierce competition
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Why China is miles ahead in a Pacific race for influence
If China can add ports, airports and outposts for satellite communications—all of which are edging closer to reality in some Pacific Island nations—it could help in intercepting communications, blocking shipping lanes and engaging in space combat
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How influencers hype crypto, without disclosing their financial ties
Celebrity influencers like Kim Kardashian and Floyd Mayweather have made millions of dollars endorsing specific and often dubious crypto investments, urging fans to buy obscure coins that quickly crashed in value, or shilling little-known collections of nonfungible tokens, the unique digital files
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Climate activists slam 'carbon-neutral' World Cup claims
Carbon Marker Watch said emissions from the eight World Cup stadiums had been under-estimated. It also questioned the way in which organisers said they would buy carbon credits to compensate for emissions that come from the tournament that runs from November 21 to December 18
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World's 'most neglected' refugee crises are all in Africa: report
According to a report by Norwegian Refugee Council, countries with the most neglected crises Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Burkina Faso, Cameroon, South Sudan, Chad, Mali, Sudan, Nigeria, Burundi and Ethiopia
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US to send Ukraine advanced weapons, as battle for east rages
The US is attempting to help Kyiv's war effort while not being seen as a direct belligerent, and it stresses that while the weapons would be used to "repel Russian advances on Ukrainian territory", they would not be "used against Russia"
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Global chip shortage likely to last through 2023: US official
Shutdowns of key Asian suppliers due to the Covid-19 pandemic crippled supplies last year, just when American consumers, flush with cash from government aid, went on a spending spree buying cars and electronics, which depend on the chips
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India growth slows on inflation, higher oil prices
Rising global commodity prices have sparked concern among policymakers, with Reserve Bank of India announcing its first interest rate hike in nearly four years this month
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US retakes top spot in supercomputer race
The United States has regained a coveted speed crown in computing with a powerful new supercomputer in Tennessee, a milestone for the technology that plays a major role in science, medicine and other fields
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As Ukraine fights, does the EU owe it membership?
It is a question that will hang over a summit meeting of EU leaders starting Monday, and one made more urgent by Ukraine's demand for fast-track accession talks to join the bloc, which may not be decided before another meeting in late June