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The Economist Morning Briefing, March 27th, 2021

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America imposed new sanctions on Iran in response to the Islamic Republic’s drone and missile attack on Israel on April 13th. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

America announces new sanctions on Iran; House edges towards vote on Ukraine aid, and more

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.

The Economist Morning Briefing, March 27th, 2021

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