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North Korea fires ballistic missile: South Korea military
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England recall batsman Lawrence for Pakistan series
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Siemens shares plunge on disappointing guidance raise
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Stocks mixed with tech firms back under pressure
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New Australia coach Kiss gives Japan starts to Ross, Amatosero
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How Blundell's old school tactic ended England's 'Bazball' era
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'Stretch our money': Romanians face highest EU inflation
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Israel reports troop deaths as Lebanon talks underway in Rome
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Iran says close to Hormuz plan with Oman, but reopening depends on US
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Seeds Rybakina, Pegula, Gauff reach third round at WTA Toronto
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Messi scores twice to set Leagues Cup record in Miami victory
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Police raid South Korea FA in probe into World Cup coach appointment
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Asian stocks mostly down with tech firms back under pressure
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Low water on Germany's Rhine river threatens new blow to economy
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Back to the future as world champion Springboks host All Blacks
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Ex-Wallabies Foley, Phipps rejoin Waratahs ahead of home World Cup
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India youth protests highlight mistrust in 'lapdog' media
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Rising Kenyan lakes push crocodiles closer to homes
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Pacific islands alarmed by Trump-backed push for deep-sea mining
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Istanbul cymbals: From Ottoman war tool to pulse of global music
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Erratic rains dictate menu at three-star Michelin restaurant in Brazil
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Myanmar ex-junta chief on first Thailand trip as civilian leader
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Zverev, Auger-Aliassime and Medvedev exit Montreal Masters
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Environmental disaster looms as tanker leaks off Oman
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Google-parent Alphabet shakes up AI division
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Embattled Infantino sees minnows Malawi reach WAFCON quarter-finals
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FIFA back Infantino, apologise for World Cup privatisation plan
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Seeds Rybakina, Pegula and Gauff advance at WTA Toronto event
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Auger-Aliassime out of Montreal ATP event with injury
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Zverev, Auger-Aliassime exit star-short Montreal Masters
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Colombian baby hippo of Escobar stock dies after rescue
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Embattled FIFA chief Infantino in emergency talks in Morocco
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Preakness shifts 2027 dates to entice more Derby horses
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Castaway SpaceX rocket stage crashed into Moon, scientists say
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Guatemalan volcano eruption ends, locals return home
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Dow edges to record as markets parse prospects for Hormuz deal
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WHO chief urges stronger Ebola response in DR Congo visit
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Salah arrives in Turkey to complete Trabzonspor move
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Newcastle appoint Jaissle as new head coach after Howe exit
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AFP journalist to be honored at International Press Freedom Awards
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Swiss ski star Lara Gut-Behrami calls time on 18-year career
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Turkish MPs back limited amnesty for Kurdish militants
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US indicts leaders of Mexico's CJNG cartel, ups reward money
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US probes rail firm's safety record after toxic derailment
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Fed mulls bigger rate hikes to cool US economy
The United States is prepared to speed up interest rate hikes –- and could raise them higher than anticipated -- if needed to cool inflation and a strong jobs market, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Tuesday.
Airbus deliveries bounce back in February
Airbus deliveries bounced modestly back in February following a poor January as the group announced on Tuesday it delivered 46 commercial aircraft to clients and also took 99 new orders.
US Justice Dept sues to block JetBlue-Spirit airline merger
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US prepared to return to bigger rate hikes if strong data persists: Powell
The United States is prepared to increase the pace of interest rate hikes if strong economic data persists, and could raise them higher than previously anticipated, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Tuesday.
Gender pay progress stalls on 'motherhood penalty': study
There has been minimal global movement toward gender pay equality because many women still face a "motherhood penalty" after having children, a study said Tuesday.
Mass rallies and strikes in France over Macron's pension reform
Hundreds of thousands of people marched and strikes disrupted transport and schools in France on Tuesday during protests against President Emmanuel Macron's plans to push back the retirement age to 64.
Stocks fall, dollar climbs on Fed rate warning
Stock markets fell and the dollar firmed on Tuesday as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warned that the central bank could step up its rate hike campaign to fight inflation.
US interest rate likely to peak higher than anticipated: Powell
US interest rates will likely peak at a higher level than previously anticipated due to economic data that came in stronger than recent trends suggested, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Tuesday.
Amsterdam mega-brothel plans rile EU vaccines watchdog
It's survived the Covid pandemic but now the European Union's vaccines watchdog has a new worry: plans for a giant "erotic centre" near its Amsterdam headquarters.
Erdogan rival vows to 'end madness' at May election
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's newly anointed rival in May elections pledged Tuesday to "end this madness" and turn Turkey into a peaceful nation in which its various communities get along.
Stocks waver before Fed testimony on US economy
Stock markets wobbled on Tuesday as traders awaited fresh clues on future US interest rate hikes from the head of the Federal Reserve.
Lego expects further growth after record year: CEO
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Racism, discrimination pose 'virulent threat': UN rights chief
In a passionate appeal, the United Nations rights chief decried on Tuesday the impact of racism, discrimination, and violence against women, LGBTQ people and other minorities around the world.
Stocks mostly rise before Fed testimony on US economy
Stock markets mostly rose and the dollar firmed Tuesday as traders awaited more clues on the outlook for US interest rate hikes from the head of the Federal Reserve.
S.African economy sinks below pre-pandemic levels
South Africa's economy tumbled below pre-pandemic levels in the last three months of 2022 as record power shortages hit activity, official data showed Tuesday.
Women deal with added burdens of Turkey's quake disaster
The shelves of the makeshift clinic -- little more than an orange storage container -- offer everything women are too shy to ask for on the streets of Turkey's quake zone.
Pension strike snarls France as unions vow to press protest
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Sri Lanka president says China agrees to restructure loans
Sri Lanka's president said Tuesday that China had agreed to restructure its loans to the bankrupt island nation, clearing the final obstacle to a long-awaited International Monetary Fund bailout.
Chinese foreign trade starts new year in a slump
China's exports and imports fell during the first two months of 2023, according to official data Tuesday, hit by sluggish overseas demand, a massive Covid wave and market concerns over rising US tensions.
Most markets rise ahead of Powell testimony, US jobs data
Stock markets mostly rose Tuesday as traders geared up for this week's release of key US jobs data and Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell's testimony to lawmakers.
Most Asian markets rise ahead of Powell testimony, US jobs data
Asian markets mostly rose Tuesday as traders geared up for this week's release of key US jobs data and Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell's testimony to lawmakers.
France faces 'standstill' in protests against pensions overhaul
France's trade unions were headed for a crucial face-off with President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday, with fresh strikes and protests planned against a controversial pensions reform he has championed.
Asian markets rise ahead of Powell testimony, US jobs data
Asian markets mostly rose Tuesday as traders geared up for this week's release of key US jobs data and Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell's testimony to lawmakers.
UK to unveil latest bid to stop migrants crossing Channel
The UK government will on Tuesday unveil hotly anticipated legislation aimed at stopping migrants crossing the Channel illegally on small boats, banning such arrivals from claiming asylum and promptly deporting them.
Global stocks mixed as China eyes 'around 5%' growth in 2023
Global stocks were mixed Monday ahead of key Federal Reserve congressional testimony as China set a lower-than-expected target for 2023 economic growth.
World Bank halts Tunisia program over president's migrant remarks
The World Bank is pausing talks over its future engagement with Tunisia following anti-immigrant comments made by the country's president, Kais Saied, according to an internal message to staff seen by AFP.