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China’s population falls for a third straight year, posing challenges for its economy – NPR

China's population falls for a third straight year, posing challenges for its economy  NPRChina Sees a Fresh Decline in Population, Despite a Rise in Births  The Wall Street JournalChina Population Shrinks for Third Year Even With More Babies Born  BloombergChina’s population falls for third year in a row as birthrate declines  Al Jazeera EnglishChina benefits from ‘dragon year’ birth boost but population falls again  Financial Times

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France says gangster ‘The Fly’ was arrested in Romania – Voice of America

France says gangster ‘The Fly’ was arrested in Romania  Voice of AmericaNine-Month Manhunt for French Fugitive Finally Produces an Arrest  The New York TimesNotorious fugitive known as "The Fly" arrested after deadly prison escape in France and 9-month manhunt  CBS NewsMohamed Amra: 'The Fly' recaptured in Romania nine months after escape that killed two French prison officers  Sky NewsFrance arrests 10 linked to escape of ‘public enemy number one’  DAWN.com

Exclusive – ‘President of Peace’: Elise Stefanik to Tout Trump’s Case for Nobel Peace Prize, Call for ‘Global DOGE’ at CPAC

Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) will champion President Donald Trump's historic first month in office and call for a global DOGE in her keynote address Saturday at CPAC, Breitbart News has learned exclusively.
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As Conflict Rages in Congo, President Offers U.S. Minerals Deal – The New York Times

As Conflict Rages in Congo, President Offers U.S. Minerals Deal  The New York TimesAs Rwanda-backed rebels seized Goma, the families of Congolese soldiers became a target  The Associated PressUN calls for immediate Ceasefire in DRC amid M23 rebel advances  Vatican NewsHundreds of Congolese police join rebels in occupied city  ReutersDR Congo: UNSC calls on Rwandan troops to leave  DW (English)