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Apr 2024
12m 57s

Middle East on high alert, independent v...

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The Middle East is on high alert for a possible Iranian attack. Who are the independent voters at the heart of the US presidential race and what do they want? Stubborn inflation is delaying a potential cut to US interest rates and making it a campaign issue ahead of the November election. Plus, Germany’s dearth of soldiers is putting conscription back on the ... Show More
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Trump critic cases dropped, Novo Nordisk and Obamacare
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