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World's coal use creeps to new high in 2022 amid increasing demand: Report
Coal use across the world is set to reach a new record this year amid persistently high demand for the heavily polluting fossil fuel, the International Energy Agency said on Friday.
 "World's coal use creeps to new high in 2022 amid increasing demand: Report")
New European Union sanctions target Russian military-industrial complex
The European Union said Friday its latest round of sanctions will hit Russia's military-industrial complex, as well as people and groups that are attacking Ukrainian civilians or kidnapping children
 "New European Union sanctions target Russian military-industrial complex")
US-France launch satellite to map the world's oceans, lakes, rivers
A US-French satellite that will map almost all of the world's oceans, lakes and rivers rocketed into orbit Friday
 "US-France launch satellite to map the world's oceans, lakes, rivers")
15,000 protesters in Brussels demand protection from inflation, better pay
Demonstrators braved the bitter cold in Brussels to call for more measures to shield them from high energy prices and ensure better pay
 "15,000 protesters in Brussels demand protection from inflation, better pay")
Over 1,000 Starbucks baristas at 100 US stores are planning 3-day walkout
Starbucks workers around the US are planning a three-day strike starting Friday as part of their effort to unionize the coffee chain's stores
 "Over 1,000 Starbucks baristas at 100 US stores are planning 3-day walkout")
Russians face major hurdles for return to Olympic track amid Ukraine war
Coe had previously said the fate of Russia's track athletes would be best served if Russia were to get out of Ukraine
 "Russians face major hurdles for return to Olympic track amid Ukraine war")
US judge blocks Biden attempt to end Trump-era 'Remain in Mexico' policy
The Trump-era policy requires asylum-seekers to wait in Mexico for hearings in US immigration court
 "US judge blocks Biden attempt to end Trump-era 'Remain in Mexico' policy")
Russia-Ukraine stalemate sets stage for possible escalation this winter
The Russia-Ukraine war is in its 10th month and both sides are locked in a stalemated battle of attrition
 "Russia-Ukraine stalemate sets stage for possible escalation this winter")
Russia launches another missile attack, explosions in 3 Ukrainian cities
Ukrainian authorities reported explosions in at least three cities on Friday, saying Russia has launched a major missile attack on energy facilities and infrastructure
 "Russia launches another missile attack, explosions in 3 Ukrainian cities")
US recession a growing fear as Fed plans to keep interest rates high
Federal Reserve seems decidedly unconvinced that its fight against accelerating prices is anywhere near over
 "US recession a growing fear as Fed plans to keep interest rates high")
16 dead, 17 missing after landslide hits Malaysia's Kuala Lumpur
Seven people have been hospitalised with injuries and rescuers were searching for the estimated 17 missing people
 "16 dead, 17 missing after landslide hits Malaysia's Kuala Lumpur")
All eyes on Lionel Messi as Argentina brace for Fifa World Cup 2022 final
As Lionel Messi approaches his second and likely last World Cup final, the stakes could hardly be higher
 "All eyes on Lionel Messi as Argentina brace for Fifa World Cup 2022 final")
North Korea performs key test to build more agile strategic weapons system
North Korea has tested a high-thrust solid-fuel motor as a key step toward building a new strategic weapons system, as the country pushes to develop more agile intercontinental ballistic missiles
 "North Korea performs key test to build more agile strategic weapons system")
Israel's Netanyahu set to return to office, eyes deal with Saudi Arabia
Israel's designated prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to seek diplomatic relations with Saudi Arabia once he takes office, claiming that doing so would also promote peace with the Palestinians
 "Israel's Netanyahu set to return to office, eyes deal with Saudi Arabia")
Peru judge orders 18-month detention for ousted president Castillo
The protests erupted after Castillo was voted out of power by lawmakers last week, following his attempt to dissolve Congress ahead of an impeachment vote
 "Peru judge orders 18-month detention for ousted president Castillo")
Georgia, New Hampshire ban Chinese app TikTok over security concerns
Governors Brian Kemp of Georgia and Chris Sununu of New Hampshire banned the use of TikTok and popular messaging applications from all computer devices controlled by their state governments
 "Georgia, New Hampshire ban Chinese app TikTok over security concerns")
US House passes referendum for vote on Puerto Rico's political status
The US House passed a bill that would allow Puerto Rico to hold the first-ever binding referendum on whether to become a state or gain some sort of independence
 "US House passes referendum for vote on Puerto Rico's political status")
US air defense systems could be targets in Ukraine, threatens Russia
The exchange of statements reflected soaring Russia-US tensions amid the fighting in Ukraine, which is now in its 10th month
 "US air defense systems could be targets in Ukraine, threatens Russia")
US imposes new penalties on entities involved in Russia's financial sector
The United States imposed a new round of financial penalties on people and entities involved in Russia's financial sector, with the targets including one of that country's richest men
 "US imposes new penalties on entities involved in Russia's financial sector")
Peruvians protest, await ruling on ex-president Castillo's detention
Peru's Supreme Prosecutor Alcides Chinchay said in court Thursday that Castillo faces at least 10 years in prison for the rebellion charge