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National Geographic's 'Afghan Girl' Granted Asylum In Italy
Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi personally worked to ensure that Sharbat Gula safely arrived in Rome. 
Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi personally worked to ensure that Sharbat Gula safely arrived in Rome. -
Samsung's $17 Billion Chip Factory In Texas To Address Chip Shortage, Create Jobs
Samsung's planned $17 billion manufacturing facility in Texas is part of its efforts to stabilize the global chip supply chain and bolster the U.S. chip supply. 
Samsung's planned $17 billion manufacturing facility in Texas is part of its efforts to stabilize the global chip supply chain and bolster the U.S. chip supply. -
Two Chinese Companies Granted Robotaxi Licenses In Beijing
Pony AI and Baidu were granted regulatory approval to commercially operate their robotaxis services in Beijing. 
Pony AI and Baidu were granted regulatory approval to commercially operate their robotaxis services in Beijing. -
The Solomon Islands Imposes 36-Hour Lockdown After Protests Turned Violent
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare issued a 36-hour lockdown after protests in the nation's capital turned violent. 
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare issued a 36-hour lockdown after protests in the nation's capital turned violent. -
Jollibee Foods To Expand Chinese Restaurant Brands Further Into China
Jollibee Foods Corp plans to aggressively expand into China through its three Chinese brands Tim Ho Wan, Hong Zhuang Yuan, and Yonghe King. 
Jollibee Foods Corp plans to aggressively expand into China through its three Chinese brands Tim Ho Wan, Hong Zhuang Yuan, and Yonghe King. -
Sweden Prime Minister Quits On Her First Day As Coalition Collapses
Social Democrat Magdalena Andersson said she is still willing to become prime minister of a single-party government. 
Social Democrat Magdalena Andersson said she is still willing to become prime minister of a single-party government. -
Dollar Tree Raising Prices, To Sell Products Starting At $1.25
After 35 years of offering everything for a dollar, Dollar Tree will be raising prices to $1.25 at all of its stores in the U.S. 
After 35 years of offering everything for a dollar, Dollar Tree will be raising prices to $1.25 at all of its stores in the U.S. -
Xpeng Motors Aiming To Sell Half Of EVs Outside Of China
Xpeng Motors is aiming to deliver half of its total production to markets outside of China as part of its global expansion strategy. 
Xpeng Motors is aiming to deliver half of its total production to markets outside of China as part of its global expansion strategy. -
China Miscounted 12 Million Children In 2010 Census, New Data Shows
The newly published China Statistical Yearbook 2020 showed that the 2010 census may have undercounted nearly 12 million children born between 2000 and 2010. 
The newly published China Statistical Yearbook 2020 showed that the 2010 census may have undercounted nearly 12 million children born between 2000 and 2010. -
New Zealand Extends Border Lockdown Until End of April Next Year
New Zealand citizens and residence visa holders traveling from Australia will be allowed to enter on Jan. 16, those from other countries on Feb. 13, and non-citizens after April 30. 
New Zealand citizens and residence visa holders traveling from Australia will be allowed to enter on Jan. 16, those from other countries on Feb. 13, and non-citizens after April 30.
