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    "Albania",
    "Albania - Politics and Society",
    "Albania - Premium Only",
    "All Countries",
    "All Countries - Politics and Society",
    "All Countries - Premium Only",
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  "textContent": "Western Balkan leaders are taking diplomatic sides in the US-Israeli war on Iran and the region faces escalating energy prices – with the economic impact likely to be more serious than any potential security risks.",
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