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LAS VEGAS — A major home warranty provider is under scrutiny from customers who say it isn’t living up to its promises to fix or replace broken appliances. American Home Shield (AHS) is one of the nation’s leading providers of home warranty plans, boasting over 2.2 million subscribers. But some customers say they’ve had a hard time getting AHS to respond to common issues like those. What I got was the complete opposite.”Las Vegas resident Julian Sanchez criticized American Home Shield’s customer service. Another concluded the damage was due to “foreign debris,” rather than the normal wear and tear covered by his contract.

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☆ Ceasefire brings calm in Israel and Lebanon, but fears remain among the displaced
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Alex-Smith-Circle-Byline-Template.Jpg | Alexander Smith | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +7 min

After almost 14 months of deadly bombings, the skies above southern Lebanon and northern Israel were quiet Wednesday as a ceasefire negotiated by the United States took effect. In northern Israel, 60,000 people have been forced from their homes, with 80 soldiers and 50 civilians killed, according to local officials. He did not say when those displaced by the fighting might be able to return to their homes in northern Israel. The Israeli military, which has not yet withdrawn from southern Lebanon, said the opposite. Nahariya, northern Israel, seen here Wednesday, is one of the areas affected by the conflict.

Persons: Joe Biden, Benjamin Netanyahu, Hala Saeed, Nidal Solh, ” Kamal al, Haj Ali, Netanyahu, —, Israel, “, Nabih Berri, ”, Avichay Adraee, Jake Sullivan, Biden, Ahmad Gharabli, Itamar Ben Gvir Organizations: United, Hezbollah, Associated Press, Getty, AP, United Nations, UNHCR, Israel Defense Forces Arab, IDF, European Union, Palestinian, MSNBC, Channel, Netanyahu's, National Locations: Lebanon, Israel, United States, Iran, Lebanese, AFP, Sidon, Gaza, Washington, France, Syria, “, ”, Middle, Egypt, Turkey, Qatar

WASHINGTON — A former FBI informant whose false claims about President Joe Biden and his son Hunter Biden were at "the heart" of the Republican impeachment inquiry against the president has now been indicted on tax charges. Alexander Smirnov, the former FBI informant charged with lying to the FBI about President Joe Biden and his son Hunter, has now been indicted on 10 separate tax-related charges. The charges against Smirnov, who had been a confidential human source for the FBI since 2010, were brought by David Weiss, the special counsel on the Hunter Biden case, which resulted in convictions on gun charges in June and tax charges in September. Before Smirnov was indicted, Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, said his claims were "the heart" of Republicans' impeachment inquiry against the president. Prosecutors said Smirnov was "actively peddling new lies that could impact U.S. elections after meeting with Russian intelligence officials" in Nov. 2023.

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☆ Israeli war Cabinet to discuss Lebanon cease-fire — while bombings continue
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-26 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Alex-Smith-Circle-Byline-Template.Jpg | Alexander Smith | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +1 min

Israel’s war Cabinet was Tuesday meeting to discuss a plan for a cease-fire with Lebanon’s Hezbollah as its military launched fresh airstrikes on southern Beirut. Hezbollah says it is supporting the Palestinian resistance; Israel sees it as another attempt by Tehran to attack the Jewish State. Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations, Danny Danon, said Monday his country’s security Cabinet would likely discuss the proposed truce when it met the following day. This was confirmed to NBC News by an Israeli source briefed on the matter. Lisa Johnson, the U.S. ambassador to the U.N., submitted the proposal last week to Lebanon’s Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, an adviser to the speaker, Ali Hamdan, said.

Persons: Danny Danon, Lisa Johnson, Nabih Berri, Ali Hamdan Organizations: Hezbollah, Jewish State, United Nations, NBC News Locations: Beirut, Hezbollah, Lebanese, Israel, Gaza, Tehran, U.S

☆ Hallucinogenic plants detected in residue from ancient Egyptian mug
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-26 | by ( Ashley Strickland | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

CNN —Researchers have discovered the residues of psychedelic drugs, bodily fluids and alcohol inside a 2,000-year-old mug, suggesting that ancient Egyptians imbibed hallucinogenic beverages during rituals. “Religion is one of the most fascinating and puzzling aspects of ancient civilizations,” Tanasi said in a statement. Researchers analyzed a 2,000-year-old Bes mug for chemical and DNA traces. Tanasi scanned the Bes mug to conduct a three-dimensonal study of the vessel. “Inebriation played an important ritual role in some ancient Egyptian festivals, especially festivals associated with the flooding of the Nile,” Barrett said.

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☆ We'll have to wait until Trump inauguration to see bitcoin hitting $100,000, professor says
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-26 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailWe'll have to wait until Trump inauguration to see bitcoin hitting $100,000, professor saysCarol Alexander, a professor at Sussex University, discusses bitcoin's fluctuations in view of Trump's return to the White House as the cryptocurrency trades close to $100,000.

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☆ Flight attendants share secrets to surviving holiday travel
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-25 | by ( Francesca Street | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +28 min

But it doesn’t have to, just ask the world’s flight attendants. “It’s important for flight attendants to know who is sitting in what seats,” she says. And during those quieter moments, he says flight attendants “honestly love to talk to passengers.”We love when people come back and talk to us. Liz SimmonsFor flight attendants, interacting with the occasional famous face is just part of the job. While gifts are thoughtful, flight attendants don’t expect them, and especially not extravagant ones.

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☆ Pakistan violence: Imran Khan supporters march on Islamabad, clash with police after sectarian clashes
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-25 | by ( Mushtaq Yusufzai | Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Alex-Smith-Circle-Byline-Template.Jpg | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +5 min

PESHAWAR, Pakistan — The capital of Pakistan was locked down Monday as supporters of jailed former leader Imran Khan marched on the city to demand his release. It is the latest upheaval to hit this nuclear-armed United States ally after days of deadly clashes between rival sectarian groups. Supporters of Imran Khan during a rally in Swabi on Sunday. “We will not return till our leader Imran Khan is released from prison,” senior PTI politician Shaukat Ali Yousafzai told NBC News, adding that police had been using tear gas, causing injuries to some PTI supporters. Aamir Qureshi / AFP - Getty ImagesSupporters of Khan also gathered to demand his release in Swabi, northwestern Pakistan on Sunday.

Persons: Imran Khan, Khan, That’s, Abdul Majeed, Khan’s, Bushra Bibi, ”, Shaukat Ali Yousafzai, Maryam Nawaz Sharif, Uzma Bukhari, Alexander Lukashenko, Pakistan's, Aamir Qureshi, Jamal Khan, Mohammad Ali Saif, ” Saif Organizations: Getty, PTI, NBC News, AFP, Associated Press Locations: PESHAWAR, Pakistan, United States, Islamabad, Swabi, Punjab, Peshawar

☆ In the US, young and middle-aged women are being diagnosed with lung cancer at higher rates than men
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-25 | by ( Jacqueline Howard | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +14 min

“Although lung cancer overall is decreasing because of declines in tobacco use, lung cancer among people who have never smoked has been rising significantly,” Wojcicki wrote in a YouTube blog that was posted Monday. A trend has emerged in the United States of more young and middle-age women being diagnosed with lung cancer at higher rates than men. 1 risk factor for lung cancer, many of these young women being diagnosed have never smoked. Although it remains unclear what exactly is driving this rise in lung cancer among young women, Yu has some ideas. Last year, US representatives introduced the Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventative Services Act, which aims to commission more lung cancer research and would require the US Department of Health and Human Services to conduct an interagency review of the status of lung cancer in women, including identifying new opportunities for screening, diagnosis and treatment.

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☆ Pakistani police fire tear gas as thousands supporting Imran Khan arrive near capital
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-25 | by ( Associated Press | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

The firing of tear gas came shortly after demonstrators — who traveled 150 kilometers (93 miles) from the restive northwest — began arriving and gathering near Islamabad. They defied a lockdown, previous tear gas and widespread arrests despite a ban on rallies in the city. The government was in talks with Khan’s party to avoid any further violence, officials said. Video on social media showed Khan supporters donning gas masks and protective goggles. Protesters on Sunday night burned trees as police fired tear gas to disperse the crowds.

Persons: Imran Khan, —, Khan’s, Alexander Lukashenko, Shehbaz Sharif, Mohsin Naqvi, Khan, Aamir Qureshi, Kamran Bangash, “, Bangash, Bushra Bibi, Ali Amin Gandapur, Sharif, Attaullah Tarar, Naqvi Organizations: Islamabad AP, Pakistani, Authorities, Getty, Security, PTI, Associated Press, Protesters Locations: Islamabad, —, Pakistan, Punjab province, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Nearly 50,000 people from 200 countries — including, for the first time, the Taliban rulers of Afghanistan — were in Azerbaijan for this year’s United Nations Climate Change Conference, with the goal of reaching a critical deal on climate finance. Participating world leaders Tuesday at the United Nations Climate Change Conference. “It is really disappointing to see that world leaders haven’t shown up in force in solidarity,” she added. While Trump “may put climate action on the back burner,” U.S. climate envoy John Podesta said, “the work to contain climate change is going to continue.”U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said states, cities, nongovernmental organizations and companies are still “all-in” on pursuing climate goals. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks Tuesday on day two of the COP29 climate conference.

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☆ The cult of the ‘Spoons’: Inside the spartan, cavernous pubs that divide Britain
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-23 | by ( Will Noble | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +15 min

Wetherspoon pubs are an institution in the UK. More than 800 Wetherspoon chain pubs freckle the country — from The Muckle Cross in Scotland to The Tremenheere in Cornwall. The Moon Under WaterA Wetherspoon pub (now closed) featuring the face of chain founder Tim Martin on its sign. Recalling a well-meaning yet beleaguered teacher from his childhood, Martin renamed the pub “Wetherspoon.” (The “J D” was a nod to J.D. “The thing about Wetherspoons pubs which differentiates them from many is that they have a very wide cross-section of customers.

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Under the Rome statute that created the ICC, its signatories are obliged to carry out arrest warrants, no matter the rank of the accused. Mohammed Deif was accused of crimes against humanity and war crimes, including for his role as a mastermind of Oct. 7. Some European countries have not said whether they would arrest Netanyahu if he visited, including a number of Israeli allies. Britain respects the independence of the ICC, Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s spokesperson said, but did not say whether Britain would arrest Netanyahu. Netanyahu and the other two Israelis facing the arrest warrants join a group that includes Russian President Vladimir Putin, who has been subject to an ICC arrest warrant over alleged war crimes in Ukraine since last year.

Persons: Benjamin Netanyahu, —, Yoav Gallant, Mohammed Deif —, Netanyahu, Viktor Orbán, Hungary, ”, Joe Biden’s, “, Gallant, Mohammed Deif, Keir Starmer’s, Petr Fiala, Alexander Schallenberg, Omar Al, Israel, Pope Francis, Vladimir Putin Organizations: Israeli, U.S, Criminal Court, Government Press, AFP, Getty, ICC, World Health Organization, Austrian, International Court of Justice Locations: Gaza, Ireland, Netherlands, Hungary, U.S, Tel Aviv, The Hague, Rome, Israel, Britain, France, Paris, Sweden, Norway, Czech, Austrian, Gaza City, AFP, South Africa, Ukraine

☆ Citadel's Ken Griffin considers selling minority shares whilst handing out political advice to Trump
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-22 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

In today's big story, billionaire Ken Griffin has some advice for President-elect Donald Trump, including a suggestion for his Treasury pick . While speaking Thursday at the Economic Club of New York, Griffin said he appreciates the importance of those issues to Americans but said aggressive tactics to address them could make things work. Griffin is one of the biggest donors to the Republican Party, but declined to publicly endorse either presidential candidate this year. AdvertisementModeration hasn't been the name of the game for Trump with some of his proposed policies. AdvertisementHe said he'd be open to selling a minority stake in his hedge fund to the right partner.

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☆ Where every major character on 'Outlander' left off ahead of the show's season 7 return
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-22 | by ( Eve Crosbie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Claire started season seven in jail and ended it returning to Scotland with Jamie. Caitríona Balfe as Claire in "Outlander" season seven. Robert Wilson/StarzClaire began season seven in a jail cell in Wilmington after she was falsely accused of murdering her pregnant apprentice, Malva Christie (Jessica Reynolds). Once freed from jail, Claire returned to Fraser's Ridge and continued her duties as the community's doctor and healer, which included delivering her granddaughter. By the midseason finale, Claire and Jamie were making the journey back to Scotland after an unexpected turn of events at the second battle of Saratoga.

Persons: Claire, Jamie, Caitríona Balfe, Robert Wilson, Starz Claire, Malva Christie, Jessica Reynolds, Tom Christie, Mark Lewis Jones, Audiences, Allan Christie, Alexander Vlahos, Malva Organizations: Scotland, Starz Locations: Wilmington, Scotland, Saratoga

☆ ‘Send someone ASAP,’ Las Vegas man said on 911 call before police fatally shot him in his home
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-22 | by ( Karina Tsui | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

In a hushed voice, Durham responded to the dispatcher’s questions for more than seven minutes as he frantically reacted to noises coming from outside. Halfway through the call, he said that he might know who the trespasser was. The suspected trespasser, Boudreaux, 31, faces multiple charges including assault with a deadly weapon, home invasion with a deadly weapon, domestic violence and child abuse. Police accountabilityThe incident is the 13th shooting this year to involve a Las Vegas Metropolitan Police officer and the eighth that has led to a fatality, authorities said. That makes this 10 times worse,” Merritt said, stating that police acted with carelessness and negligence.

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☆ Police report details alleged sexual assault by Trump's defense pick Pete Hegseth
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-21 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Patrick-Smith-Circle-Byline-Template.Jpg | Patrick Smith | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

A woman told police she was sexually assaulted by a man she identified as Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's choice for defense secretary, according to official records of a police investigation released in California on Wednesday night. John Lamparski / Getty Images fileHegseth’s attorney, Timothy Parlatore, told NBC News that the allegation of sexual assault against his client is false. Hegseth is innocent, eyewitness and video evidence confirms that she was the aggressor, and years later, she extorted Mr. Hegseth for money. The report said the unidentified woman, who later went to a hospital for a sexual assault exam, confronted Hegseth at the event because "she did not appreciate how he treated women," the report said. She and a group of other women went to a bar attached to the hotel, where she had more drinks, while Hegseth was allegedly also present.

Persons: Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's, Jane Doe, Hegseth, John Lamparski, Timothy Parlatore, Mr, ”, —, JANE, “ JANE DOE’s, HEGSETH Organizations: Monterey Police Department, Fox, NBC News, Trump, NBC, Fox News, JANE DOE Locations: California, Monterey, New York City

Ukraine on Thursday accused Russia of launching an intercontinental ballistic missile as part of an overnight attack, in what would be the first use of such a weapon during the conflict. Ukrainian forces also used British-supplied long-range Storm Shadow missiles inside Russia for the first time on Wednesday, the Kremlin said. Moscow on Thursday launched an intercontinental ballistic missile at Ukraine for the first time, Kyiv said. But this kind of a strike might have a value as a signal,” said nuclear forces expert Pavel Podvig. Russian forces have seized the momentum in recent months and eked out a succession of territorial gains, particularly on the eastern front lines.

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☆ Intercontinental ballistic missile: Ukraine has accused Russia of launching an intercontinental missile. Here’s what we know
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-21 | by ( Catherine Nicholls | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —Ukraine’s military has accused Russia of firing an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) into its territory for the first time, marking what would be another significant escalation in the 1,000-day-old war. Despite Kyiv’s accusation, two Western officials said that the missile launched by Russia was a ballistic missile, but not an ICBM. Ukraine’s air force accused Russia of launching an intercontinental ballistic missile at Dnipro at around 5 a.m. local time, from the Astrakhan region of southern Russia. Alexander Nemenov/AFP/Getty Images/FileWhat is an intercontinental ballistic missile? An intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) is a long-range weapon that is fired into space and then releases a warhead or warheads that reenter the atmosphere to drop on their targets.

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☆ In Her New Book, Maira Kalman Reckons with Remorse and Joy
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-21 | by ( Marisa Meltzer | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

“Everybody’s saying, ‘Well, what do you mean by remorse?’” said the artist Maira Kalman, whose latest book, “Still Life With Remorse,” is a meditation in words and pictures on the nature of remorse, memory and family lore. “And I say regret is, ‘I’m sorry I ruined the roast, I’m sorry I didn’t come to your birthday party.’ Regret is OK,” she said. “Remorse is, ‘I’m sorry I ruined your life.’ Remorse is deep sorrow and guilt. There’s more, ‘What did I do to somebody?’”It was a late afternoon in early November, less than two weeks before Ms. Kalman’s 75th birthday. She was sitting in her apartment in Greenwich Village, drinking tea she had brewed with fresh mint.

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☆ Ukraine says Russia just became the first country to use an ICBM in war, but the West isn't so sure
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-21 | by ( Jake Epstein | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

AdvertisementUkraine's military said Russia fired an intercontinental ballistic missile at the country Thursday. Ukraine says Russia fired an intercontinental ballistic missile at the country early on Thursday. The Ukrainian Air Force said that Russia launched the ICBM at the centrally located city of Dnipro from its southeastern Astrakhan region, several hundred miles away. Related Video Russia flaunts intercontinental ballistic missile in new videoSome Western officials are pushing back on the Ukrainian claims, asserting that Russia launched a ballistic missile but not an ICBM. pic.twitter.com/DIwGVLQPlo — Oliver Alexander (@OAlexanderDK) November 21, 2024Western officials are challenging the Ukrainian ICBM claims, telling multiple outlets that Russia launched a ballistic missile but not an ICBM.

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☆ The Putin-Kim bromance grows with a lion, yaks, bears, cockatoos, pheasants, and 40 ducks
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-21 | by ( Matthew Loh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

AdvertisementRussia announced on Wednesday that Vladimir Putin is gifting Kim Jong Un about 70 animals for his zoo. Russia's environmental ministry said the animals include a lioness, two bears, two yaks, and over 60 birds. The new set of animals is another touch by Putin to firm up his alliance with North Korea. AdvertisementKozlov's ministry said it had previously sent Pyongyang birds such as eagles, cranes, and parrots, but that it was the first time Russia had donated mammals. In August, the Times of London, citing a veterinary source in Russia, reported that the Russian leader had sent Pyongyang two dozen purebred white horses.

Persons: Vladimir Putin, Kim Jong Un, Putin, Kim Jong, Alexander Kozlov, Kozlov's, Kim Organizations: Russia, North, Russian Ministry of Natural Resources, Moscow Zoo, Pyongyang Central Zoo, North Korean State Media, NATO, Central, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute Locations: North Korea, Moscow, Pyongyang, North Korean, Korean, Russia, London, Russian, The, Ukraine, Korea, Germany, Poland, Western, Stockholm

☆ Watch the Dateline episode “Deadly Dance” now
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( Dateline Nbc | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +1 min

The caller was a neighbor who told the operator Ashley had shown up at his house, frantic. Detective Dan Dickerman with the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office raced to the scene. Ashley was taken to the sheriff’s office. You can also watch on the NBC app or listen to it on our podcast. After you’ve finished the episode, listen to this week’s Talking Dateline with Andrea Canning and Blayne Alexander in which they take you behind the scenes of the episode.

Persons: Grace, Ashley, Doug Benefield, Doug, Dan Dickerman, you’ve, Andrea Canning, Blayne Alexander Organizations: Manatee County Sheriff’s, NBC Locations: Lakewood, Sarasota , Florida, Manatee County

☆ Vladmir Putin gifts lion and bears to North Korean zoo
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +1 min

Russia transferred more than 70 animals, including an African lion and two brown bears, to a zoo in the North Korean capital Pyongyang from Moscow’s zoo, the Russian government said on Wednesday. The animals were “a gift from (Russian President) Vladimir Putin to the Korean people,” the government said. Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during a welcoming ceremony in Pyongyang on June 19, 2024. A bird is unloaded in a wooden crate upon arrival in the North Korean capital of Pyongyang. Pyongyang and Moscow have forged closer ties since Putin visited the country in June and concluded a treaty with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

Persons: Vladimir Putin, Kim Jong Un, Alexander Kozlov, Kozlov, Putin, Kim Organizations: North, Getty, Pyongyang Central Zoo, Moscow Zoo, Russian Natural Resources Ministry, AFP, Russia Locations: Russia, Korean, Pyongyang, Moscow’s, Russian, Moscow

☆ Russia's top central banker says the country's economy is at a 'turning point'
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( Meghan Morris | Huileng Tan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

AdvertisementRussia's central bank has been hiking its key interest rate to combat inflation. Business leaders have slammed Russia's increasing interest rate, saying it restricted their growth. Russia's top central banker, Elvira Nabiullina, told the government yesterday that the country is approaching a "turning point" for inflation and interest rates, Moscow-based RBC Group reported. Last month, to tame prices, Russia's central bank hiked its key interest rate to a record high of 21%. He also downgraded Russia's fixed capital investment growth from 1.9% to 1%, blaming the central bank's key rate.

Persons: Elvira Nabiullina, Nabiullina, Andrei Klepach, Alexander Shokhin Organizations: Business, RBC Group, State Duma, Industrialists Locations: Moscow, Ukraine, Russia, Russian Union

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