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The Economist Morning Briefing, August 14th, 2021

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A Russian air strike killed at least 16 people and injured many more in Chernihiv, a city in the north of Ukraine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Russia bombs Chernihiv; America to reimpose Venezuela sanctions, and more

Israel assured its Arab neighbours that it will not threaten their security in its response to the barrage of drones and missiles that Iran launched towards its territory on Saturday, according to local media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

IDF chief of staff says Israel will respond; China’s GDP beats forecasts, and more

Western allies advised Israel to show restraint when responding to an Iranian attack on Saturday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Israel’s allies urge restraint; Tesla to lay off thousands of workers, and more

Israel’s war cabinet met to discuss its response to an overnight attack by Iran, the first direct confrontation after years of shadow war. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Israel discusses response to Iran’s attack; Scholz in China, and more

Iran reportedly fired missiles towards Israel in addition to slower-moving drones, which could take hours to reach the border. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Economist Morning Briefing, August 14th, 2021

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