World News: 21 July 2022

Facebook's growth woes in India: too much nudity, not enough women
Many women have shunned the male-dominated social network because they're worried about their safety and privacy, according to the Meta research, which hasn't been previously reported.

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Mario Draghi resigns, plunging Italy into political turmoil
Italy’s coalition crumbled on Wednesday when three of Draghi’s main partners snubbed a confidence vote he had called to try to end divisions and renew their fractious alliance.

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Global manufacturers see chip shortage easing
An increased supply of chips will reduce one burden facing an industry that is also battling raw material price inflation, a tight energy market and rising interest rates that are throwing a dampener on consumer demand.

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Pandemic, war and 'crazy' prices threaten South African pivot from coal
After a six-year hiatus, the country in 2021 held a bidding round for companies to operate wind and solar projects, attracting aggressive offers from more than 100 renewables companies, eager to make up for the shortfalls of state power generator Eskom.

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Dave Chappelle show canceled by Minneapolis venue citing a public backlash
Chappelle has been accused of transphobia after a handful of specials and appearances in which he made jokes some thought were insensitive or mocking to the trans community. And this appears to be a hill the comedian is willing to die on, as he has faced, and continues to face, multiple backlashes for his comments.

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Cameras to replace peacekeepers at strategic Red Sea strait
Saudi Arabia has for years sought sovereignty over the islands in order to develop them as a tourist zone, and Egypt agreed to relinquish them, but Israel’s approval was needed for the transfer to go through.

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