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Venezuelan opposition figures 'rescued', now in US: Rubio
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China eases monetary policy to boost ailing economy
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Haliburton stunner sinks Cavs as Pacers take 2-0 series lead
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No rate cuts expected from US Fed facing 'unfavorable' conditions
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'No one is illegal': Mormon women stage patchwork protest in Washington
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Indonesia's silvermen beg to make ends meet
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Toronto festival head says Trump tariffs would hurt film quality
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Trump talks tough on China, but early focus elsewhere
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China vows to defend 'justice' in looming trade talks with US
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Man Utd seek to finish off Athletic Bilbao in chase for Europa glory
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AP to continue crediting 'Napalm Girl' photo to Nick Ut after probe
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Colombia moves to join China's Belt and Road
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Martinez cried 'for two days' after nearly missing Barca triumph with injury
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US, Chinese officials to hold trade talks in Switzerland
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Barca 'will be back' after painful Champions League exit to Inter, says Flick
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US jury awards WhatsApp $168 mn in NSO Group cyberespionage suit
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India launches strikes on Pakistan, Islamabad vows to 'settle the score'
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Trump vows 'seamless' experience for 2026 World Cup fans
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Motown legend Smokey Robinson sued for sexual assault
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Trump hopes India-Pakistan clashes end 'very quickly'
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Frattesi shoots Inter into Champions League final after Barcelona epic
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India launches strikes on Pakistan, Islamabad vows retaliation
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India launches strikes on Pakistan as Islamabad vows retaliation
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Alpine shock as F1 team principal Oakes resigns
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Merz elected German chancellor after surprise setback
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Gujarat edge Mumbai in last-ball thriller to top IPL table
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Israel's plan for Gaza draws international criticism
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SpaceX gets US approval to launch more Starship flights from Texas
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Alpine F1 team principal Oakes resigns
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Colombia's desert north feels the pain of Trump's cuts
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Arsenal determined 'to make a statement' against PSG in Champions League semi-final
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Top US court allows Trump's ban on trans troops to take effect
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Whole lotta legal argument: Led Zeppelin guitarist Page sued
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US, Yemen's Huthis agree ceasefire: mediator Oman
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Johnson receives special invite to PGA Championship
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Trump says US should to stop 'subsidizing' Canada as trade talks continue
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Indian PM vows to stop waters key to rival Pakistan
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Thousands demonstrate in Panama over deal with US military
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Canada 'never for sale', Carney tells Trump
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Vatican readies for conclave lockdown
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Championship club Watford sack manager Cleverley
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New German leader Merz stumbles out of the blocks
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'Wagatha Christie': Vardy and Rooney settle on legal costs
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Defending Rome champion Zverev blames burn out on poor run of form
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No signs of US recession, Treasury Secretary says
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Israel pummels Yemen airport in reprisal against Huthis
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Swiatek struggling with 'perfectionism' ahead of Rome
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Germany's Merz elected chancellor after surprise setback
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Ukraine fires drones on Moscow days before WWII parade
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EU proposes ending all Russian gas imports by 2027
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With her wide eyes and demure smile, Licca-chan is known as "Japan's Barbie". And her appeal is spreading to all ages, with adults turning the doll into a social media superstar.

Train accident in Greece kills at least 26
At least 26 people were killed and another 85 injured after a collision between two trains caused a derailment near the Greek city of Larissa late Tuesday night, authorities said.

High-level defection: why N. Korean diplomatic family chose freedom
Born into an elite North Korean family with ties to the ruling dynasty, Oh Hye Son grew up believing she was "special" -- but then she tasted freedom overseas and decided to defect.

Brisk daily walk could prevent one in 10 early deaths: study
One in 10 early deaths could be prevented if everyone engaged in a small amount of daily exercise such as a brisk 11-minute walk, a large study said on Wednesday.

Biden's student debt relief plan challenged at Supreme Court
The US Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday in a challenge to President Joe Biden's plan to erase nearly $400 billion of student debt, with all eyes on how far the conservative-dominated bench is willing to go to override the Democratic leader.

Spain court summons E.Guinea president's son for questioning
A Spanish judge has summoned a son of Equatorial Guinea's president for questioning over his alleged role in the kidnap and torture of two Spanish nationals, court documents showed Tuesday.

Uganda sets plans for new anti-gay law
Uganda will propose a new anti-gay bill on Wednesday, the speaker of the country's parliament said, as conspiracy theories accusing shadowy international forces of "promoting homosexuality" flood social media.

Sinking Philippine tanker sparks diesel spill
A Philippine fuel tanker partially sank in the country's waters on Tuesday, authorities said, as they tried to contain a diesel spill stretching several kilometres.

Japan's biggest ad agency indicted in growing Olympic scandal
Japan's biggest advertising agency and five other companies were indicted on Tuesday for allegedly violating an anti-monopoly law, in a corruption scandal over bid-rigging during the Tokyo Olympics.

US requests extradition of drug kingpin's son, Mexico says
The United States has asked Mexico to extradite a son of jailed drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman accused of following in his father's footsteps, a Mexican government spokesman said Monday.

French prosecutors open rape investigation into PSG's Achraf Hakimi
French prosecutors on Monday opened an investigation into alleged rape by Paris Saint-Germain full-back Achraf Hakimi, a source close to the case said.

Florida takes over Disney district to punish 'woke' politics
Florida's governor seized control of Walt Disney World's self-governing district on Monday, hailing the end of the "corporate kingdom" as he effectively punished the entertainment giant over its "woke" opposition to his political agenda.

Italy coastguard combs beaches for bodies after shipwreck
Italy's coastguard on Monday searched the sea and beaches for bodies following a shipwreck off Calabria, as authorities tried to identify the dead and the government's migrant policy came under scrutiny.

Russia in firing line at top UN rights, disarmament meets
Russia's war in Ukraine loomed large as the top UN rights body and a global disarmament forum met Monday, amid warnings that rights worldwide were backsliding.

Beaches combed for bodies after deadly Italy shipwreck
Italy's coastguard on Monday searched the sea and beaches for bodies following a shipwreck off Calabria, as authorities tried to identify the dead and the government's migrant policy came under scrutiny.

Pope to visit Hungary, meet Orban in April
Pope Francis will visit Hungary in April and meet far-right Prime Minister Viktor Orban, the Vatican said Monday, with the Ukraine war and migrants expected to dominate talks.

Phone firms promise 'tsunami of innovation' at Barcelona meeting
The big beasts of the telecom industry kicked off their most important annual get-together in Barcelona on Monday, promising to lead a "tsunami of innovation", as they try to shrug off a major slump across the technology sector.

Greta Thunberg and Sami activists protest 'illegal' wind turbines in Norway
Climate activist Greta Thunberg and dozens of Sami activists blocked the entrance to Norway's energy ministry Monday to protest against wind turbines still in place on reindeer herding land despite a court ruling.

Kremlin 'drift'? Georgia turns on Russian opposition exiles
Like thousands of Russians who decided to emigrate after their country invaded Ukraine, Anna Rivina moved to neighbouring Georgia.

Hostage returns to Australia after kidnapping by armed PNG gang
An archaeologist taken hostage while working in Papua New Guinea's remote jungle highlands returned to Australia Monday, as police hunted for his captors.

Ex-husband and in-laws charged with murdering Hong Kong model
The ex-husband and two former in-laws of a Hong Kong model were charged on Monday with her murder, after police revealed they had found more body parts during a weekend search.

Contract killings come cheap in South Africa
Getting rid of an insufferable husband comes relatively cheap in South Africa, while political hits are more expensive.

Cockfighting still a popular blood sport in southern Iraq
Two vicious roosters circle a filthy carpet in southern Iraq, facing off for a cockfight that has drawn dozens to a dimly lit cafe in the port city of Basra.

The Japanese ex-soldier who declared war on sexual abuse
From childhood, Rina Gonoi dreamed of joining Japan's military. But as an adult, she has gone to war against the institution over sexual abuse she was subjected to by fellow soldiers.

China banking tycoon Bao Fan 'cooperating with investigation'
Chinese billionaire Bao Fan is "cooperating in an investigation" by authorities, his company said, almost two weeks after his disappearance sparked fears of a renewed crackdown on the nation's financial services industry.

'Keep calm': Teaching Venezuelan kids to hide from bullets
Children fling themselves onto the floor and cover their heads with their hands as loud bangs ring out in the classroom. In one of Venezuela's most violent neighborhoods, this is a shootout drill.

Wave of support for Turkish father who lost daughter in quake
A photo of a father holding his daughter's hand killed in Turkey's February 6 earthquake has provoked an outpouring of sympathy and support from around the world, he told AFP.

Ethiopian dissident Eskinder Nega freed from detention: party
Ethiopian journalist and dissident Eskinder Nega has been freed from prison two days after being detained in the country's Amhara region, the political party he founded said on Sunday.

'Embezzled' Lebanese cash in Swiss banks: media report
Banks in Switzerland are holding a substantial amount of the millions of dollars Lebanese central bank chief Riad Salameh is accused of embezzling, Swiss media reported on Sunday.

Iran frees Spanish woman detained since late 2022: Madrid
Iran has released a Spanish woman, Ana Baneira, who had been in detention since November, Spain's foreign minister said on Sunday.

Ethiopian dissident Eskinder Nega arrested: political party
Ethiopian journalist and dissident Eskinder Nega has been detained in the country's Amhara region where he is a leading opposition figure, the political party he founded said on Sunday.

More than 40 migrants die in boat wreck off Italy
More than 40 migrants, including a baby just a few months old, died after their overloaded boat sank early on Sunday in stormy seas off Italy's southern Calabria region, rescue services said.

Hostages 'traumatised' but safe after week-long PNG abduction
Three hostages, including a New Zealand archaeologist, were freed in Papua New Guinea on Sunday after a tense week of negotiations between police and armed kidnappers in the country's rugged highlands.

French prosecutors drop 'sexual assault' probe into cardinal
French prosecutors said Saturday they had closed an investigation into sexual assault charges against a cardinal as the statute of limitations had passed.

Quake-prone Istanbul not at heightened risk: expert
Fears of another major earthquake have been rekindled in Istanbul since the February 6 disaster that hit Turkey and Syria, but a prominent Turkish seismologist has reassured the risk "hasn't increased".

Walloped by hurricane, Cuba's tobacco sector struggles to its feet
Cuban farmer Maritza Carpio, 62, is optimistic. Five months after Hurricane Ian wreaked havoc on the island nation and its vital tobacco industry, she has started drying leaves for habano cigars again.

First inmates transferred to El Salvador's new gangster prison
The first 2,000 inmates of a new prison built in El Salvador to accommodate more than 40,000 suspected gangsters targeted in President Nayib Bukele's "war" on crime, arrived at the facility Friday.

Syria rebel rescuers urge help after child dies of quake injuries
White Helmets rescuers in rebel-held northwest Syria called on international help Friday to save people with quake-related crush injuries after a boy they rescued died from the condition.

Jill Biden in Kenya on visit focusing on drought
US First Lady Jill Biden arrived in Kenya on Friday, kicking off a visit aimed at focusing attention on the worst drought to hit the Horn of Africa in decades.