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Trump threatens 100% tariff on the BRIC bloc of nations if they act to undermine US dollar

  • News source: Fatima Hussein | The Associated Press
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President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday threatened 100% tariffs against a bloc of nine nations if they act to undermine the U.S. dollar.

His threat was directed at countries in the so-called BRIC alliance, which consists of Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran and the United Arab Emirates.

Turkey, Azerbaijan and Malaysia have applied to become members and several other countries have expressed interest in joining.

While the U.S. dollar is by far the most-used currency in global business and has survived past...
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Counties declare state of emergency as they brace for massive snowstorm

  • News source: ABC News: Top Stories
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Officials upstate New York are preparing for a major snowstorm that is forecasted to drop over two feet of snow.
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James Skoufis announces bid to lead DNC, becomes third to vie for chairmanship

  • News source: ABC News: Top Stories
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The New York Democrat said he intends to point to his successful record in his district that favors President-elect Donald Trump.
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World Beekeeping Awards axe honey prize due to fraud

  • News source: BBC News - World
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A report found that 46% of sampled honey products had likely been bulked out with cheaper sugar syrups.
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Five reported killed in Israeli strike in Gaza

  • News source: BBC News - World
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Israel said the target of the strike was involved in the October 7 attacks and also worked at the charity World Central Kitchen.
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Bushra Bibi led a protest to free Imran Khan - what happened next is a mystery

  • News source: BBC News - World
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Imran Khan's third wife guided protesters to the heart of the capital - and then disappeared.
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Canada's Trudeau says he had an ‘excellent conversation' with Trump in Florida after tariffs threat

  • News source: Rob Gillies, Fatima Hussein | Associated Press
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Saturday he had an “excellent conversation” with Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago club after the president-elect's threat to impose significant tariffs on two of America’s leading trade partners raised alarms in Ottawa and Mexico City.

It was unclear, as Trudeau headed back to Canada from Florida, whether the conversation had alleviated Trump’s concerns.

A person familiar with the details of the leaders' hastily arranged meeting Friday night said it was a “positive wide-ranging dinner that lasted three...
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Russian police raid Moscow nightclubs in LGBTQ+ crackdown

  • News source: ABC News: Top Stories
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Phones, laptops, video cameras were seized, clubgoers' documents were inspected.
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Spain hotel check-in delay fears as new data rules begin

  • News source: BBC News - World
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A new law requiring hotels and car hire firms to send customer data to the government starts on Monday.
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Malaysia flooding forces over 120,000 from homes

  • News source: BBC News - World
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There are worries in Malaysia and neighbouring Thailand that disastrous flooding could get worse as more rain comes.
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Biden Thanksgiving holiday part of longer farewell as Trump White House return nears

  • News source: ABC News: Top Stories
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Joe Biden is on Nantucket, wrapping up his final Thanksgiving holiday as president
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2034 World Cup can improve Saudi human rights - Fifa

  • News source: BBC News - World
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BBC sports editor Dan Roan explains the issues raised as Fifa releases its evaluation report for Saudi Arabia's unopposed bid to host the men's World Cup in 2034.
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Zelensky suggests war could end if unoccupied Ukraine comes under Nato

  • News source: BBC News - World
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But Zelensky points out no-one has yet made such an offer and whether Nato would consider a move is doubtful.
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Trump and Republicans in Congress eye an ambitious 100-day agenda

  • News source: ABC News: Top Stories
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Republicans swept to power on Election Day and now control the House, the Senate and the White House, with plans for an ambitious 100-day agenda come January
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Who are the rebels seizing control of Syria's second city?

  • News source: BBC News - World
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The Islamist militant group HTS has a long and involved history in the Syrian conflict.
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