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India capital's motor-rickshaws get Trump makeover
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Dynasties clash as Barcelona and Lyon face off in Women's Champions League final
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Organized criminals kill at least 25 in Honduras
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North Korean women deny 'rough' play ahead of Asian club final
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Giant wind turbine rises in Germany amid far-right headwinds
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Mangrove loss threatens Sierra Leone's oyster harvesters
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No way home for Eid as jihadists cut off Mali capital
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Vietnam auctions convicted tycoon's Hermes handbags for over $500k
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Trump-backed push for deep-sea mining 'unlawful': international regulator to AFP
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Uno targets Olympics in figure skating comeback
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Bayern hope to avoid 'bitter' end as spoilers Stuttgart await in German Cup
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Five stars ready to light up the World Cup
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India generates record power as demand surges in severe heatwave
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Asian equities climb on Mideast optimism, oil edges higher
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Japan inflation slows more than expected in April
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Second-half surge carries Knicks past Cavs for 2-0 NBA East lead
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NATO allies to sound out US top diplomat after Trump Iran ire
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Belgium worries as migrant crossings to Britain rise
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Women's Tour Down Under to run alongside men's race
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Something coming: what scientists know about a potential 'super' El Nino
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French football's pioneering British champions
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Leinster seek 5th title to derail Bordeaux-Begles Champions Cup defence
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Law changes and innovations to look out for at the World Cup
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US pins hopes on mediator Pakistan in push to end Iran war
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'Dread': coral scientists fear bleaching El Nino could bring
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Samsung union to start vote on tentative wage deal
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Gibraltar monkeys eat soil in junk food detox: study
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'Filter of fantasy': Japan trials anime therapy to treat depression
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With Fed under intense Trump pressure, new chief to be sworn in at White House
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Lebanese accuse Israel of wiping their towns off the map
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With record-low snow, Colorado preps for wildfire onslaught
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Windfall settlement, stock trades: Trump accused of 'brazen' corruption
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Morocco farmers saw hope in rain, but Mideast war inflates production costs
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Enhanced Games: the 'Steroid Olympics' hit Las Vegas
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'Fire in belly' as Kurtley Beale set for Super Rugby milestone
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Middlesbrough face Hull in football's richest game after 'spygate' row
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FIFA's huge World Cup to generate unprecedented cash and CO2
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Spain's Juan Mata named A-League player of the year
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Trump's big arch approved by ally-controlled board
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SpaceX postpones highly anticipated Starship launch
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Haaland and Odegaard lead Norway's World Cup hopes after 28-year absence
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InterContinental Hotels Group PLC Announces Transaction in Own Shares - May 22
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On key: Leo Woodall finds right notes in 'Tuner'
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California governor orders a plan to cope with AI job upheaval
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NASCAR legend Kyle Busch dead at 41 after illness: statement
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US voices hope on Iran deal progress
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Humanitarian situation in Gaza still catastrophic: NGOs
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US launches Christmas Day strikes on IS targets in Nigeria
President Donald Trump said US forces conducted "powerful and deadly" strikes Thursday against Islamic State militants in northwestern Nigeria, weeks after he warned against any systemic assault on Christians in the country.
Guinea's presidential candidates hold final rallies before Sunday's vote
Presidential candidates in Guinea, including junta leader General Mamady Doumbouya, held their final political rallies Thursday ahead of this weekend's elections.
Russia makes 'proposal' to France over jailed researcher
Russia has made an offer to France regarding a jailed researcher facing espionage charges that could see him sentenced to 20 years in prison, the Kremlin said Thursday.
UK tech campaigner sues Trump administration over US sanctions
The chief of a prominent anti-disinformation watchdog has sued President Donald Trump's administration over a US entry ban, calling it an "unconstitutional" attempt to expel the permanent American resident, court filings showed Wednesday.
Russia says made 'proposal' to France over jailed researcher
Moscow has made an offer to Paris regarding jailed French researcher Laurent Vinatier, who is facing espionage charges that could see him sentenced to 20 years in a Russian prison, the Kremlin said Thursday.
Bangladesh PM hopeful Rahman returns from exile ahead of polls
Aspiring prime minister and political heavyweight Tarique Rahman returned to Bangladesh on Thursday, ending 17 years in self-imposed exile with a promise to deliver safety and justice if his party wins next year's elections.
Police suspect suicide bomber behind Nigeria's deadly mosque blast
Nigeria police said Thursday that they suspected a suicide bomber was behind the blast that killed several worshippers in a mosque on Christmas eve in the country's northeastern Borno state.
Mogadishu votes in first local elections in decades under tight security
Somalians turned out in droves on Thursday to vote in local elections in the capital Mogadishu -- the first by universal suffrage in nearly 60 years -- with the city locked down amid security concerns.
Prime minister hopeful Tarique Rahman arrives in Bangladesh
Aspiring prime minister and political heavyweight Tarique Rahman was welcomed back to Bangladesh on Thursday by huge crowds of joyous supporters after 17 years in self-imposed exile.
Cambodian PM's wife attends funerals of soldiers killed in Thai border clashes
The wife of Cambodia's leader has attended funerals for soldiers killed in border clashes with Thailand, according to an official Facebook post, even though Phnom Penh has not announced any military deaths.
Prime minister hopeful Tarique Rahman arrives in Bangladesh: party
Aspiring prime minister and political heavyweight Tarique Rahman was welcomed back to Bangladesh on Thursday by huge crowds of supporters after his 17 years in self-imposed exile.
Pacific archipelago Palau agrees to take migrants from US
The tiny Pacific island nation of Palau has agreed to accept up to 75 non-American migrants from the United States under a deal worth $7.5 million, the two countries have said.
Pope Leo expected to call for peace during first Christmas blessing
Pope Leo XIV is expected to renew his calls for peace Thursday when he delivers his first Christmas blessing from St Peter's Basilica at the end of a year overshadowed by conflict, but also marked by hopes for peace in Gaza.
North Korea's Kim visits nuclear subs as Putin hails 'invincible' bond
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited a nuclear submarine factory and received a message from Russia's Vladimir Putin hailing the countries' "invincible friendship", state media said Thursday.
Trump takes Christmas Eve shot at 'radical left scum'
US President Donald Trump seized on the occasion of Christmas Eve to assail opposition Democrats, branding them "radical left scum" as he sent out holiday greetings.
'At your service!' Nasry Asfura becomes Honduran president-elect
It took longer than expected, but Nasry Asfura has gone from businessman to mayor to president-elect of Honduras, carrying the blessing of US President Donald Trump who has described him as a "friend of freedom."
Trump-backed Nasry Asfura declared winner of Honduras presidency
Nasry Asfura, a conservative businessman backed by US President Donald Trump, was declared winner of the Honduran presidential vote Wednesday, weeks after a razor-thin election marred by delays and allegations of fraud.
Bolivian miners protest elimination of fuel subsidies
Hundreds of Bolivian miners protested on Wednesday against the elimination of long-standing fuel subsidies by the government.
Trump says comedian Colbert should be 'put to sleep'
On the eve of Christmas, President Donald Trump has unleashed a fresh blast of vitriol at late-night comedy talk shows, saying comedian Stephen Colbert is a "pathetic trainwreck" who should be "put to sleep."
UN experts slam US blockade on Venezuela
Four United Nations rights experts on Wednesday condemned the US partial naval blockade of Venezuela, determining it illegal armed aggression and calling on the US Congress to intervene.
Two police killed in explosion in Moscow
Two police officers were killed in an overnight explosion in Moscow when they tried to stop a suspicious person, Russia's Investigative Committee said in a statement Wednesday.
EU 'strongly condemns' US sanctions against five Europeans
The European Union and some member states reacted sharply Wednesday to US sanctions imposed on five European figures involved in regulating tech companies, including former European commissioner Thierry Breton.
Thailand-Cambodia border talks proceed after venue row
Cambodian and Thai officials began four days of talks at a border checkpoint on Wednesday aimed at negotiating an end to deadly clashes, Phnom Penh said.
Kosovo, Serbia 'need to normalise' relations: Kosovo PM to AFP
Kosovo and Serbia need to "normalise" their relations, Kosovo's Prime Minister Albin Kurti told AFP Wednesday, several days before legislative elections where he is seeking to extend his term with more solid backing.
Zelensky reveals US-Ukraine plan to end Russian war, key questions remain
Ukraine won some concessions in the latest version of a US-led draft plan to end the Russian invasion, revealed by President Volodymyr Zelensky, though key questions remain over territory and whether Moscow could accept the new terms.
US says China chip policies unfair but will delay tariffs to 2027
US trade officials determined that China should be punished for employing unfair tactics to dominate the semiconductor industry, but will wait 18 months to impose tariffs, American authorities said Tuesday.
North Korean POWs in Ukraine seeking 'new life' in South
Two North Korean prisoners of war held by Ukraine have said they hope to start a "new life" in South Korea, according to a letter seen by AFP on Wednesday.
Thai border clashes hit tourism at Cambodia's Angkor temples
Chasing visitors around Cambodia's Angkor temple ruins to offer his services, tour guide Bun Ratana says he has had little work since deadly clashes with Thailand broke out, despite it being high season.
Asian markets mostly up after US growth fuels Wall St record
Most Asian stocks rose Wednesday and gold topped $4,500 for the first time as investors tracked a record on Wall Street following forecast-beating US economic growth data.
Chevron: the only foreign oil company left in Venezuela
The US oil company Chevron is walking a tightrope amid tensions between Washington and Caracas to retain its fragile position as the only foreign company allowed to exploit Venezuela's oil reserves —- the largest in the world.
US denies visas to EU ex-commissioner, four others over tech rules
The US State Department said Tuesday it would deny visas to a former EU commissioner and four others, accusing them of seeking to "coerce" American social media platforms into censoring viewpoints they oppose.
S&P 500 surges to record after strong US economic report
The S&P 500 powered to a fresh record Tuesday following data showing surprisingly robust third-quarter US economic growth as markets hope for a year-end "Santa Claus Rally."