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5/10/2023

MSG is the most misunderstood ingredient of the century. That's finally changing

A number of celebrated chefs are now openly embracing MSG -- some even going so far as to promote it on their menus. Here's a look at the history behind this complicated flavor enhancer and how it got such a bad rap.
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5/09/2023

Canadian diplomat expelled from China in tit--for-tat measure

China on Tuesday expelled a Canadian diplomat in Shanghai, a day after Canada announced it would expel a Chinese diplomat over allegations he was involved in efforts to intimidate a Canadian politician.
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Why has a state in India's northeast exploded in ethnic unrest?

Violence has gripped the northeast Indian state of Manipur, as unrest between ethnic groups saw buildings set ablaze and charred vehicles strewn across roads, leaving at least 58 dead and tens of thousands more homeless.
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5/08/2023

Russia is sending museum pieces into war, but experts say they may still be effective

A cargo train loaded with tanks chugs along under the crisp, spring sun. "Wow," a woman says, pointing her camera phone at the convoy. "This is the second train, there was one like it just before."
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5/07/2023

Sweden summons Iranian ambassador after execution of Swedish-Iranian dual citizen

Sweden has summoned Iran's acting ambassador to protest against the execution of Habib Chaab, a dual Swedish-Iranian national who had been convicted of leading an Arab separatist group accused of attacks.
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5/06/2023

He smelled something strange in his Tibetan hotel room. It was a dead body under his bed

When a tourist at a Tibetan hotel noticed a foul smell in his room and asked to move, little could he have guessed he would get caught up in a murder investigation.
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5/05/2023

Russia's war in Ukraine

Russia's deputy foreign minister said the US and Russia are on "the verge of an open armed conflict," but "Moscow is working to make sure it doesn't happen," according to state media. Follow here for live updates.
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