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May 2023
50m 53s

Montana becomes the first US state to ba...

Bbc World Service
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The ban will take effect in 2024 although doubts about how it will be enforced remain. We explore the legal aspects of the new legislation and the impact it could have on businesses that rely on the app to reach their clients. Political instability is affecting the economy in Pakistan, where the former Prime Minister, Imran Khan, says that police have surro ... Show More
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