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China to hold 20th Communist Party congress from Oct. 16

China to hold 20th Communist Party congress from Oct. 16

China’s ruling Communist Party will hold its five-yearly congress beginning on Oct. 16, with Xi Jinping poised to secure an historic third leadership term and cement his place as the country’s most powerful leader since Mao Zedong. The Politburo announced on Tuesday the start date for the congress, which typically …

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Russia’s Gazprom further cuts gas deliveries to France

Russia's Gazprom further cuts gas deliveries to France

French energy firm Engie said Tuesday that Russian energy giant Gazprom was slashing its natural gas deliveries “due to a disagreement between both sides over the execution of contracts”. Engie added in a statement that Russian gas supplies had already been reduced drastically after Russia attacked Ukraine in February. “Engie …

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34 injured as gas pipe explodes at Samsung supplier

At least 34 people were hospitalized after a gas pipe at a factory of South Korea’s electronic component producer Seojin Automotive Co. Ltd in northern Vietnam exploded. The accident took place on Tuesday morning at the factory in Dai Hong – Hoang Son Industrial Park in Tan Hong District of …

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