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Uganda leader accuses World Bank of coercion after loan freeze
Uganda leader accuses World Bank of coercion after loan freeze
by  AFP

Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni on Wednesday accused the World Bank of using money to try to "coerce" the government over its controversial anti-gay legislation. "It is therefore unfortunate that the World Bank and other actors dare to want to coerce us into abandoning our faith, culture, principles and sovereignty, using money," the veteran leader said.

US announces curbs on outbound investments to China
US announces curbs on outbound investments to China
by  AFP

The United States on Wednesday announced steps to restrict certain US investments in China, targeting high-tech sectors like semiconductors and artificial intelligence -- a move that could further strain bilateral ties.

Hollywood writers slam 'milestone of shame' as strike hits 100 days
Hollywood writers slam 'milestone of shame' as strike hits 100 days
by  AFP

Hollywood writers marked the 100th day of their industry-crippling strike Wednesday, dubbing the occasion a "milestone of shame" for studios as the two sides remain deadlocked. "The refusal to take writers' reasonable proposals seriously has caused the WGA strike to last 100 days and counting; it serves only as a milestone of shame" for the studios, the WGA told AFP Wednesday.

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