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Merkel's legacy and influence will not fade away

After Germany's federal parliamentary elections on September 26, the Merkel government will remain in office in a caretaker role until a new cabinet is sworn in. As the

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China slams legacies of colonialism, illegal military interventions

Chinese diplomats on Wednesday spoke against the legacies of colonialism and illegal military interventions at the 48th session of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights

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Victorious, Taliban face fierce new test in Afghanistan

Having conquered Afghanistan, the Taliban now face the formidable task of keeping the peace within their own ranks and running a country on the brink of ruin, experts s

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5 questions about California's recall targeting Gov. Newsom

California's recall on Tuesday will be the biggest election since Joe Biden became president, and its results may hint at the political trajectory of the country.In a s

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Doctor's remedy restores confidence

First-time visitors to the Third People's Hospital of Chengdu in Sichuan province are in for a surprise. They will see many patients donning something that looks like a

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Poland hits back over possible fines for breaching EU law

The reforms to the judiciary in Poland sparked protests: These demonstrators in Warsaw carry a banner reading 'Every citizen has a right to an independent court of law.' Reuters/Kacper Pempel/

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Equity Monday: Women’s employment drops, as Delta’s drama continues

Hello and welcome back to Equity, TechCrunch’s venture capital-focused podcast where we unpack the numbers behind the headlines.This is Equity Monday, our weekly kickoff to catch up on weekend news an

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Howard University cancels classes after ransomware attack

Washington D.C’s Howard University has canceled classes after becoming the latest educational institution to be hit by a ransomware attack.The incident was discovered on September 3, just weeks after

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Emulate Inc. closes $82M Series E to fund expansion of ‘organ-on-a-chip’ products

Emulate Inc., a biotech company focused on developing “organ-on-a-chip” technology, closed an $82 million Series E round on Tuesday. This latest round is intended to formulate a massive investment in

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How engaged are your employees?

Managers are occasionally evaluated by their team’s occupational wellness — the sometimes-hazy calculation that rates employees’ professional and personal contentment. What may not be as commonl

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Indian crypto exchange CoinSwitch Kuber in talks to raise funds at unicorn valuation

Indian crypto exchange CoinSwitch Kuber is in advanced stages of talks to raise a new financing round at up to $2 billion in valuation, several sources familiar with th

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Glovo to double down African investment in the next 12 months but will it stay put?

Spanish on-demand delivery platform Glovo today announced plans to double its investment in Africa and expand its operations on the continent.The Barcelona-based company has invested up to €25M ($30M)

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Taliban official: Names of new cabinet members to be released in two or three days

Taliban are due to form a government within days in Afghanistan. In an interview with Chinese broadcaster China Central Television (CCTV), Ahmadullah Wasik, deputy head

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Trudeau's early Canada election call backfires, polls suggest

Canada's Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau makes an announcement inside the Sunwing Airlines hangar during his election campaign tour in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, September 3, 2021. /Reut

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Trudeau's early Canada election call backfires, polls suggest

Canada's Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau finds himself behind in polls ahead of a snap election he called hoping his management of the COVID-19 crisis would prope

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Apple delays plans to roll out CSAM detection in iOS 15

Apple has delayed plans to roll out its child sexual abuse (CSAM) detection technology that it chaotically announced last month, citing feedback from customers and policy groups.That feedback, if you

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'Catastrophic' supervolcano eruption could be much more likely than previously thought

Scientists believe that assumptions about when a super volcano beneath Sumatra's Lake Toba is likely to erupt may be mistaken. It's one of 20 known super volcanoes on our planet, with another being beneath Yellowstone National Park in the US.