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Europe's Ariane 6 rocket finally ready for liftoff
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Europe's new Ariane 6 rocket is set for its first-ever launch next week, carrying with it the continent's hopes of …
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USA crash out of Copa in group phase as Uruguay, Panama advance
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The United States crashed out of the Copa America on Monday after a 1-0 defeat to Uruguay, as Panama sealed their place …
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Slow art: the master illuminator of Tehran
AFP - 15m ago
Iranian artist Mohammad Hossein Aghamiri sometimes labours for six months on a single design, very carefully -- he knows …
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Israel strikes southern Gaza after ordering evacuations
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Israel carried out fresh strikes in southern Gaza on Tuesday, forcing hundreds of Palestinians to flee after the army …
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Hurricane Beryl pummels Caribbean, strengthens to Category 5
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Hurricane Beryl strengthened into a top-level category 5 storm late Monday after it swept across several islands in the …
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Chinese Olympic swimmers in murky waters after doping scandal
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China's swimmers head to the Paris Olympics under fierce scrutiny with 11 of the squad among a group who tested positive …
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Powerful Hurricane Beryl pummels Caribbean islands
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Hurricane Beryl -- the earliest-ever Category 4 storm in the Atlantic -- swept quickly across several islands in the …
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Japan's skateboarding youth turn street culture into Olympic gold
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Japan used to think skateboarding was a pastime for delinquents but the country has grown into a global powerhouse in …
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Biden blasts landmark Supreme Court ruling on Trump immunity
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President Joe Biden warned Monday that the US Supreme Court's landmark ruling on presidential immunity sets a "dangerous …
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Jill Biden: A first lady in the trenches
AFP - 1h ago
Ever present by the US president's side after his calamitous debate -- and foursquare behind him as he vowed to fight on …
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Joe Biden's son Hunter sues Fox News for airing 'revenge porn'
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US President Joe Biden's son Hunter is suing right-wing Fox News for airing nude images of him in a miniseries that he …
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Bot-like accounts spreading 'hate' during UK election: NGO
AFP - 4h ago
Bot-like social media accounts have spread "disinformation and hate" in tens of thousands of posts viewed an estimated …
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French left, Macron race to prevent far-right takeover
Jul 01 2024
Emmanuel Macron's centrist camp and a left-wing alliance were battling Monday to prevent the far right from taking an …
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Brazil's Amazon sees worst 6 months of wildfires in 20 years
Jul 01 2024
The Brazilian Amazon recorded 13,489 wildfires in the first half of the year, the worst figure in 20 years, satellite …
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Portugal need penalties to set up Euro 2024 showdown with France
Jul 01 2024
Portugal spared Cristiano Ronaldo's blushes but still needed penalties to beat Slovenia after a 0-0 draw to set up a …
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Supreme Court says Trump has some immunity, further delaying trial
Jul 01 2024
The US Supreme Court ruled Monday that Donald Trump enjoys some immunity from prosecution as a former president, a …
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Alcaraz, Sinner win Wimbledon openers as Sabalenka pulls out
Jul 01 2024
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz and world number one Jannik Sinner reached the Wimbledon second round on Monday as …
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Supreme Court rules on Trump immunity, delaying trial
Jul 01 2024
The US Supreme Court ruled Monday that Donald Trump enjoys some immunity from prosecution as a former president, a …
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Israel orders southern Gaza evacuation after rocket barrage
Jul 01 2024
Israel's army yet again ordered the evacuation of parts of southern Gaza on Monday following a rare rocket barrage …
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Taliban told to 'include women' in public life at UN talks
Jul 01 2024
Taliban authorities were told women must be included in public life, UN Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo said on …
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Nigeria weekend suicide bomb attack toll climbs to 32
Jul 01 2024
The death toll from multiple suicide bombings in the northeastern Nigerian town of Gwoza over the weekend has risen to …
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Trump advisor Bannon reports to jail to serve sentence
Jul 01 2024
Steve Bannon, a prominent right-wing figure in American politics and former senior advisor to Donald Trump, reported to …
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Powerful Hurricane Beryl slams into Caribbean island of Carriacou
Jul 01 2024
Hurricane Beryl slammed into the Caribbean island of Carriacou on Monday, producing "life-threatening conditions" …
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Supreme Court rules on Trump immunity claim, delaying trial
Jul 01 2024
The US Supreme Court ruled Monday that Donald Trump enjoys some immunity from prosecution as a former president, a …
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Alcaraz wins Wimbledon opener as Murray wants 'closure'
Jul 01 2024
Carlos Alcaraz defeated 269th-ranked qualifier Mark Lajal at the start of his Wimbledon title defence on Monday as Andy …
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Moscow takes two more east Ukrainian villages
Jul 01 2024
Moscow on Monday claimed to have captured two more villages in eastern Ukraine, but acknowledged that tens of thousands …
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Hungary takes on EU presidency after clashes with Brussels
Jul 01 2024
Hungary trumpeted its "joyful" taking over of the EU's rotating presidency on Monday, despite widespread concerns over …
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Boeing says to buy subcontractor Spirit for $4.7 billion
Jul 01 2024
US aircraft manufacturer Boeing said Monday it had reached a deal to buy its subcontractor Spirit in a move the aviation …
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Israel strikes Gaza as militants claim rocket barrage
Jul 01 2024
Israeli forces struck southern Gaza's main city Monday after a rocket barrage claimed by militant group Islamic Jihad, …
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France's Macron bids to prevent far-right takeover
Jul 01 2024
French President Emmanuel Macron and his allies were on Monday battling to prevent the far right from taking an absolute …
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Alcaraz starts Wimbledon title defence as Murray wants 'closure'
Jul 01 2024
Carlos Alcaraz begins the defence of his Wimbledon title on Monday as two-time champion Andy Murray decides whether or …
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Caribbean braces for powerful Hurricane Beryl
Jul 01 2024
Hurricane Beryl plowed toward the southeast Caribbean early Monday as officials warned residents to seek shelter ahead …
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Macron aims to thwart French far right in election runoff
Jul 01 2024
French President Emmanuel Macron and his allies were on Monday beginning a week of intense campaigning ahead of the …
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Hungary takes on EU presidency amid concerns
Jul 01 2024
Hungary takes over the EU's rotating presidency on Monday, promising to be an "honest broker" despite widespread …
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Making Olympic timekeepers' bells: a labour of love
Jul 01 2024
The air is stifling hot, with a heavy, metallic smell that sticks in the throat and stings the eyes.
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Biles books Paris Olympics spot with emphatic US trials all-around win
Jul 01 2024
Four-time Olympic gold medallist Simone Biles is headed to the Paris Games after a resounding all-around victory at the …
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Crowd control at Japan's Mount Fuji as hiking season begins
Jul 01 2024
Mount Fuji's summer climbing season began on Monday with new crowd control measures to combat overtourism on the …
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Dutch seek to reignite 'will to win' against Euros underdogs Romania
Jul 01 2024
Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk has called upon his side to rediscover their "will to win" ahead of Tuesday's Euro …
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Simone Biles books Paris Olympics berth with US gymnastics trials all-around win
Jul 01 2024
Four-time Olympic gold medallist Simone Biles is headed to the Paris Games with a resounding all-around victory at the …
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China's adopted children return from overseas to seek their roots
Jul 01 2024
At an empty concrete lot in southwest China, Loulee Wilson scoops a handful of stones into a bag –- a memento from the …
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Alcaraz starts Wimbledon title defence against dreadlocked Estonian
Jul 01 2024
Carlos Alcaraz begins the defence of his Wimbledon title at the All England Club on Monday, opening play on Centre Court …
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Fighting rages in Gaza City's Shujaiya for fourth day
Jul 01 2024
Heavy battles and bombardment hit Gaza City's Shujaiya district for a fourth day on Sunday, as Israeli Prime Minister …
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US Supreme Court ruling on Trump immunity looms
Jul 01 2024
The US Supreme Court is expected to rule Monday on the most highly anticipated decision of its term -- a ruling "for the …
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Macron seeks to thwart French far-right in election second round
Jul 01 2024
French President Emmanuel Macron and his allies were on Monday beginning a week of intense campaigning ahead of the …
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Mbappe finds face mask 'horrible' as France captain plays on with broken nose
Jul 01 2024
France captain Kylian Mbappe admitted that playing with a mask to protect his broken nose was "absolutely horrible" as …
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Caribbean braces for 'extremely dangerous' Hurricane Beryl
Jul 01 2024
Hurricane Beryl plowed toward the southeast Caribbean on Sunday as residents were urged to hurry and finish preparations …
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UK govt, British Airways sued over 1990 Kuwait hostage crisis
Jul 01 2024
Passengers and crew of a British Airways flight who were taken hostage in Kuwait in 1990 have launched legal action …
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Seven dead after storms lash France, Switzerland and Italy
Jul 01 2024
Ferocious storms and torrential rains that lashed France, Switzerland and Italy this weekend have left at least seven …
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Greece fights dozens of wildfires in 'most difficult day of year'
Jul 01 2024
Firefighters were battling a series of wildfires near the Greek capital Athens on Sunday evening, as the country braces …
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Former opposition parties get 12 ministries in S.Africa's new govt
Jun 30 2024
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced his new government on Sunday with the former opposition parties …
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England avoid shock at Euro 2024 as Spain ease into quarter-finals
Jun 30 2024
England escaped an embarrassing exit from Euro 2024 on Sunday as they came from behind to beat Slovakia in extra time …
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French far right eyes power after election win
Jun 30 2024
France's far right was on Sunday eyeing a historic chance to form a government and claim the post of prime minister …
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S.Africa announces new government with opposition getting 12 ministries
Jun 30 2024
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced his new government on Sunday with the opposition receiving 12 out of …
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Bellingham, Kane rescue England from shock Euro 2024 exit to Slovakia
Jun 30 2024
England escaped an embarrassing last 16 exit at Euro 2024 thanks to Jude Bellingham's overhead kick before Harry Kane …
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French far right wins election first round: estimates
Jun 30 2024
France's far right won the first round of pivotal legislative elections on Sunday with the centrist forces of President …
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Two detained after attack outside Israeli embassy in Belgrade
Jun 30 2024
Two men were remanded in custody Sunday in connection with an attack outside the Israeli embassy in Belgrade that …
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Iran election shows declining voter support amid calls for change
Jun 30 2024
The first round of Iran's presidential election revealed shrinking support for both reformists and conservatives even …
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World Cup was a milestone for cricket's global ambitions
Jun 30 2024
The T20 World Cup concluded with a classic thriller of a final, with India crowned champions on Saturday, but the …
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Caribbean braces as Beryl strengthens to 'extremely dangerous' Category 4 hurricane
Jun 30 2024
Beryl, the first hurricane of the 2024 Atlantic season, strengthened into an "extremely dangerous" Category 4 storm …
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French vote turnout soars as far right eyes power
Jun 30 2024
French voters flocked to the polls in numbers not seen for decades on Sunday for the first round of snap parliamentary …
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Democrats toe the line, close ranks around Biden
Jun 30 2024
Democratic leaders rallied Sunday behind US President Joe Biden following his poor debate performance last week, as the …
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Millions of French vote in snap polls as far right eyes power
Jun 30 2024
French voters turned out in large numbers on Sunday for the first round of high-stakes snap parliamentary elections …
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Caribbean braces as Hurricane Beryl strengthens to 'very dangerous' storm
Jun 30 2024
Beryl, the first hurricane of the 2024 Atlantic season, strengthened into a "very dangerous" Category 3 storm Sunday …
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France votes in crucial polls as far right eyes power
Jun 30 2024
French people voted on Sunday in the first round of high-stakes snap parliamentary elections which could alter France's …
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Turkey's Pride Week 'more about resistance than celebration'
Jun 30 2024
For Iris Mozalar, a young transgender woman living in Istanbul, Pride Week is "more about resistance than celebration" …
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France votes in pivotal snap polls as far right eyes power
Jun 30 2024
French people voted on Sunday in the first round of high-stakes snap parliamentary elections which could see the …
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Djokovic battles to save legacy of Wimbledon's golden generation
Jun 30 2024
Novak Djokovic is poised to mount a one-man battle to preserve the legacy of Wimbledon's golden generation in the face …
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Dunblane: The tennis club that forged Andy Murray
Jun 30 2024
In a quiet corner of the peaceful town of Dunblane in central Scotland stands the unassuming tennis club that launched …
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France votes in snap polls as far right eyes power
Jun 30 2024
Polls opened in France on Sunday for the first round of snap parliamentary elections which could see the far-right party …
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Colombia rebel group agrees to 'unilateral ceasefire'
Jun 30 2024
A Colombian splinter group of former FARC guerrillas known as Segunda Marquetalia has agreed to a "unilateral ceasefire" …
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France votes in snap polls as far-right eyes historic win
Jun 30 2024
French people vote on Sunday in high-stakes snap parliamentary elections which could alter France's trajectory and see …
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Germany weather storm at Euro 2024, holders Italy knocked out
Jun 29 2024
Hosts Germany beat Denmark 2-0 in a storm-interrupted encounter to reach the quarter-finals of Euro 2024 on Saturday, …
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Clashes erupt as far-right AfD states aim to govern Germany
Jun 29 2024
Two police officers were hospitalised Saturday after clashes with hooded protesters outside the congress of Germany's …
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Fighting for third day in north Gaza as thousands displaced
Jun 29 2024
Explosions, air strikes and gunfire rattled northern Gaza on Saturday, the third day of an Israeli military operation …
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Attacker with crossbow killed outside Israeli embassy in Belgrade, officer wounded
Jun 29 2024
A Serbian police officer on Saturday killed a man who shot him in the neck with a crossbow in front of the Israeli …
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Crossbow attacker killed outside Israeli embassy in Belgrade
Jun 29 2024
A Serbian police officer killed a man who shot him in the neck with a crossbow in front of the Israeli embassy in …
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Reformist to face ultraconservative in Iran presidency runoff
Jun 29 2024
The sole reformist in Iran's presidential election, Masoud Pezeshkian, will face the ultraconservative Saeed Jalili in a …
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Reformist, ultraconservative qualify for Iran runoff election
Jun 29 2024
Iran's sole reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian and ultraconservative Saeed Jalili have qualified for a runoff …
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Reformist, ultraconservative lead Iran presidential vote
Jun 29 2024
Iran's sole reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian and ultraconservative Saeed Jalili are leading in snap presidential …
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Biden seeks to repair debate damage with fiery speech
Jun 29 2024
A fired-up Joe Biden came out swinging Friday as he tried to make up for a disastrous debate performance against Donald …
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Suspected leaders of failed Bolivian coup remanded in custody
Jun 29 2024
Three suspected leaders of a failed coup against Bolivian President Luis Arce were remanded in custody on Friday for six …
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Reformist hopes for breakthrough as Iran votes
Jun 28 2024
Iranians voted in a presidential election on Friday marked by a lone reformist's bid to break through against a divided …
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Paris Airbnb goldrush ends as Olympics approach
Jun 28 2024
Parisians looking to pocket a fortune by renting out their apartments to tourists visiting the French capital for the …
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Mongolian PM declares victory in polls dominated by corruption, economy
Jun 28 2024
Mongolian Prime Minister Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene declared victory early Saturday in parliamentary elections, after a …
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Biden seeks to repair debate damage with barnstorming speech
Jun 28 2024
A fired-up Joe Biden came out swinging Friday as he sought to make up for a disastrous debate performance against Donald …
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Dua Lipa holds court as UK's Glastonbury Festival starts
Jun 28 2024
British-Albanian pop sensation Dua Lipa was to headline the first night of the Glastonbury festival on Friday which has …
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Mongolia's ruling party leads in polls dominated by corruption, economy
Jun 28 2024
Mongolia's ruling party was leading in parliamentary elections as vote-counting wrapped up early Saturday, local media …
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Putin hints Russia to start making previously banned missiles
Jun 28 2024
Russia should start producing previously banned midrange missiles, President Vladimir Putin said Friday, as Moscow …
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Biden debate performance triggers panic, replacement talk
Jun 28 2024
Joe Biden's presidential campaign was in full damage-control mode Friday as he sought to recover from a disastrous …
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French parties in final push for votes ahead of crunch poll
Jun 28 2024
France's political forces were on Friday making final bids for votes in crunch legislative elections that could see the …
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Mongolians vote as anger grows over corruption and economy
Jun 28 2024
Mongolians voted in parliamentary elections on Friday, with the ruling party widely expected to win despite deepening …
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Bolivia president denies conspiracy after failed coup
Jun 28 2024
Bolivian President Luis Arce on Thursday denied conspiring with his former army chief, who was arrested after deploying …
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France's far-right surge risks muddling Paris Olympics message
Jun 28 2024
When the Olympics roll into Paris next month, the country could have a far-right government, risking seriously muddling …
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Polls open in Iran for presidential election
Jun 28 2024
Polls in Iran opened on Friday for a presidential election following the death of ultraconservative president Ebrahim …
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Stumbles and mistruths: Five takeaways of Biden-Trump debate
Jun 28 2024
President Joe Biden and Republican challenger Donald Trump squared off Thursday in a debate watched by millions, and …
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Biden falters in fiery debate with Trump
Jun 28 2024
A halting Joe Biden struggled Thursday to allay concerns he is too old for a second term in the White House in a fiery …
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Faltering Biden struggles in fiery debate with Trump
Jun 28 2024
A halting Joe Biden struggled Thursday to allay concerns he is too old for a second term in the White House in a fiery …
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South Korea's skyscraper window cleaner with a fear of heights
Jun 28 2024
For nearly thirty years, Seo Seung-ho has cleaned the windows of some of South Korea's tallest buildings. It's a …
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Pakistan's first Olympic markswoman guns for historic medal
Jun 28 2024
Slowing her breath and focusing on a bullseye in her pistol's sights, Kishmala Talat is aiming to become the first woman …
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Faltering Biden, forceful Trump clash in presidential debate
Jun 28 2024
A halting Joe Biden struggled Thursday to hold off a forceful offensive from Donald Trump as the two traded personal …
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India and South Africa ready to end wait for glory in T20 World Cup final
Jun 28 2024
Unbeaten throughout almost a month of cricket across the USA and the Caribbean, India and South Africa will face off at …
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Forceful Trump, halting Biden clash in fiery presidential debate
Jun 28 2024
Joe Biden and Donald Trump traded fiery barbs Thursday as they bitterly attacked each other's records and conduct, in a …
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