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DR Congo residents sue Chinese mining giant for widespread pollution

In Kolwezi, the mining capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, local residents are suing a huge Chinese mine and the government for environmental pollution. It will be one of the most important cases the country has seen. FRANCE 24's correspondent Emmet Livingstone reports.

DR Congo residents sue Chinese mining giant for widespread pollution

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What can Jews take away from the sweeping Democrat victory in the US midterm elections? - analysis

The sheer size and geographic scope of the Republican wipeout Tuesday makes it hard to read anything definitive into the results beyond a nationwide repudiation of US President Donald Trump.

  • Democratic victory repudiates Trump's policies, weakening his influence on Israel's security.
  • Pro-Israel Democrats dilute anti-Israel lawmakers' impact on anti-Israel legislation.
  • Strong showing for Jewish presidential hopefuls, with Jon Ossoff's reelection in Georgia.

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