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Ukraine names new top military commander after protests and leadership rift

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Following days of street protests sparked by a surprise governmental reshuffle ⁠that ousted a popular defense minister, the change also reflects tensions within Ukraine.

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Japan’s trade deficit widens as yen, Iran war inflate imports

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