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Ukraine claims hundreds of Russian troops killed in strike; Moscow says 63 died | CNN

CNN  —  An apparent Ukrainian strike in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine appears to have killed a large…

Four things to watch out for in the Middle East in 2023 | CNN

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Mexico prison attack kills 14, dozens of inmates escape | CNN

CNN  —  At least 14 people died in a brazen armed assault on a prison in…

Xi Jinping estimates China’s 2022 GDP grew at least 4.4%. But Covid misery looms | CNN Business

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Five political trends that could make 2023 a momentous year | CNN Politics

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TikTok is ‘digital fentanyl,’ incoming GOP China committee chair says | CNN Business

Washington CNN  —  TikTok is an addictive drug China’s government is providing to Americans, says the…

Canada is banning some foreigners from buying property after home prices surged | CNN Business

New York CNN  —  Canada in 2023 is closing its doors to foreign investors who want…

Nine suffocate to death in Uganda New Year’s firework crush | CNN

Reuters  —  At least nine people, including a 10-year-old boy, suffocated to death as crowds rushing…