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Much of Libya is controlled by rival militias, and smuggling networks rely on their co-operation.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
China, Washington's chief geopolitical rival, has been North Korea's main trading partner and a key source of diplomatic and economic support for the country, hit by multiple international sanctions.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
The approaches pit Intesa and BPM against each other for control of their domestic rival, continuing a wave of dealmaking activity in Italy’s banking industry.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
“The idea was that this would be a quality facility, a great park that we hope will rival San Diego’s Balboa Park and other great parks across the country,” Irvine mayor Larry Agran said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
He was trying his best to sound confident in front of his fiercest rival.
From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein
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