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Biden hails IBM's $20 bln investment announcement
Biden hails IBM's $20 bln investment announcement

IBM hosted US President Joe Biden Thursday to celebrate the announcement of a $20-billion investment in semiconductors, quantum computing and other cutting-edge technology in New York state. "This investment includes breakthroughs in semiconductor technology, mainframe computers, quantum computers and artificial intelligence," Krishna said.

Mexico town hall massacre leaves at least 20 dead
Mexico town hall massacre leaves at least 20 dead

Gunmen attacked a town hall and murdered at least 20 people, including a mayor, in a southern Mexican state riven by turf wars between rival drug cartels, authorities said Thursday. - 'Cowardly murder' - Guerrero, one of Mexico's poorest states, has endured years of violence linked to turf wars between drug cartels fighting for control of marijuana and opium production and drug trafficking.

Demonstrators rally in support of new Burkina Faso leader
Demonstrators rally in support of new Burkina Faso leader

Demonstrators gathered in the capital of Burkina Faso on Thursday to show their support for the country's new junta leader, as rumours swirled of internal divisions in the army. Traore was at the head of a core of disgruntled junior officers -- but there were rumours just a few days later of discussions among some other army generals over potentially replacing him.

'All options' on table in US response to OPEC+ cuts: W.House
'All options' on table in US response to OPEC+ cuts: W.House

The White House on Thursday said "all options" are being considered after the OPEC+ group's decision to cut oil production, despite US arguments that this will raise fuel costs and endanger world economies. Deese said the OPEC+ decision is "unwarranted" at a time when the global economy is in such weak condition and that "the lack of supply continues to be a significant challenge" for consumers.

Ukraine town fearful after sudden shifts in control
Ukraine town fearful after sudden shifts in control

The people of Lyman, emerging from cellars after Ukraine recaptured the town from Russian forces, have been left confused and fearful by both the battle and the shifting political map. A few hours later, Ukraine retook the town.

Iran protests: What happened on Zahedan's 'Bloody Friday'?
Iran protests: What happened on Zahedan's 'Bloody Friday'?

Iranian security forces have massacred over 80 people in the southeastern city of Zahedan in Sistan-Baluchestan province, in a crackdown on protests that erupted as Iran is convulsed by nationwide demonstrations, rights activists charge. Zahedan is the main city of Sistan-Baluchestan, Iran's poorest region, on the border with Pakistan.