Important questions or periodic publications (6)

I believe the answer is:

issues

(Other definitions for issues that I've seen before include "Puts out, a statement perhaps" , "Matters for discussion" , "Questions to be resolved" , "Sends out, or important topics for discussion" , "Controversial subjects" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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