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Eight dead in Thailand floods since mid-September
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White House releases list of products US, China could tax less
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Oil prices spike after Trump rejects Iran truce offer
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'Pseudo-journalism': Partisan 'news' sites target US midterms
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Taylor Swift sets new record at MTV VMAs
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'Currently impossible': North Korea defections in freefall
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Seoul seeks apology after Ukraine reveals transfer of North Korean POWs
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Erasmus sizes up 'improved' Wallabies ahead of 2027 World Cup
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Messi on target again but Miami downed by Columbus
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Scandal-weary Brazilians to vote as Lula faces Bolsonaro son
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In Washington's political cauldron, a fight over foie gras
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SpaceX aims to put Starship in orbit for the first time
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Flavio Bolsonaro: political heir in his father's shadow
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Pope to speak on united Europe from French border town
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Ravens grab last-second win in Rio as Commanders stop Seahawks
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Scheffler makes sportsmanship stand over tee screamer
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USA rallies to capture 11th consecutive Presidents Cup
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Anthropic CEO Amodei to dine with Trump at White House
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Phillies clinch, Astros wrap up division on final day of MLB season
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Dupont scores twice to send Toulouse to Top 14 summit
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Commanders hand champion Seahawks their first loss
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Greece stun Klopp's Germany as Ireland show sorrow for Gaza
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Dupont scores twice to send Toulouse top of Top 14
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Ramos fires holders Portugal to Nations League win in Norway
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Ireland beat Israel but no handshakes due to war in Gaza
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Greece hand Klopp first defeat as Germany manager
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Tense standoff over flashpoint N.Ireland parade lasts into night
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Pope promises French sex abuse victims to prevent further harm
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Stunned McNulty wins 'miracle' road race world title
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UK village on edge over threats to air base in terror alert
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Re-released 'Avengers: Endgame' snaps-up N. America box office lead
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Two giant pandas, emblems of China soft diplomacy, arrive in US
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American McNulty wins shock road race world title
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Aleksandar Vucic: from Milosevic minister to long-serving Serbian statesman
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Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic announces resignation
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Trump expects new Iran talks despite rejecting deal offer
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Tuchel urges Bellingham to play with 'rage'
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Xavi gets first win as Netherlands boss, Denmark beat Wales
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Russian strikes on Ukraine kill 8
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Madrid housing protest camp enters second night as PM vows action
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Bavuma, Miller hit centuries as South Africa clinch series
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Tigray TV station hit by drone, rebels advance in north Ethiopia
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Spain bring in Le Normand for injured Garcia
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Banton hundred paves way for England ODI series win over Sri Lanka
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UK Labour party meets buoyed by Burnham but seeking concrete plans
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Milestone man Kohli powers India to big ODI win over West Indies
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Nor'easter lashes US east with punishing rain and wind
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Swiss reject plan to toughen neutrality
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Wall Street stocks turned lower on Tuesday while the dollar slid as the US Federal Reserve began a two-day meeting at which it is expected to cut interest rates.
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US retail sales beat expectations in August despite tariffs
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Europe slow to match economic rivals US, China: Draghi
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Malawi votes for a new president as economic crisis bites
Thousands of Malawians turned out to vote in general elections Tuesday with the incumbent president and his predecessor vying for a second chance to govern the southern African nation battered by soaring costs and fuel shortages.
Stocks diverge, dollar down as Fed meets on rates
European stock markets fell Tuesday following a steady showing by Asia's main indices, as the US Federal Reserve prepares to meet over interest rates.
Malawi votes in battle of two presidents as economic crisis bites
Malawi voted in general elections Tuesday with the incumbent president and his predecessor vying for a second chance to govern the largely poor southern African nation battered by soaring costs and fuel shortages.
Smoke-dried bodies could be world's 'oldest mummies': study
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East Timor police fire tear gas on second day of car purchase protests
East Timor police fired tear gas on Tuesday at protesters railing for the second day against a plan to buy new official cars for lawmakers, which became the latest flashpoint in one of the poorest nations in Southeast Asia.
Lower US tariffs on Japan autos kick in
Lower US tariffs on Japanese autos kicked in on Tuesday, as a relieved Tokyo welcomed the implementation of a trade pact negotiated with Washington.
Asian markets rise as traders prepare for expected US rate cut
Asian stocks rose again Tuesday to extend another record day on Wall Street as traders locked in bets on a US interest rate cut this week, while they are also keenly eyeing flagged talks between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.
Australia says social media ban will not age test all users
Australia will not require social media giants to verify the ages of all users under its ban on under-16s using the platforms, Canberra said Tuesday.
US Senate poised to advance Trump aide's appointment at Fed
The US Senate is due to vote late Monday on the confirmation of President Donald Trump's choice to join the Federal Reserve's board -- as the clock ticks down to a key policy meeting.
Stocks push higher ahead of expected US rate cut
Stock markets mostly rose Monday as traders geared up for an expected interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve this week.
Stocks diverge ahead of expected US rate cut
Stock markets were mixed on Monday as traders geared up for an expected interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve this week.
Fruit fly tests in Greece target invasive species threat
In a small persimmon orchard in northern Greece, scientists carefully open paper bags to release thousands of flies, in an experiment aimed at blunting the destructive impact of invasive new species.
Markets mixed ahead of expected US rate cut
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Most Asian markets drop ahead of expected US rate cut
Asian markets struggled on Monday as traders geared up for an expected interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve this week, while more weak data showed China's economy continues to struggle.
Chinese factory, consumer activity slow amid economy struggles
China's economy showed further signs of weakness last month, with key data Monday revealing factory output and consumption rising at their weakest pace for around a year.
US cuts leave Zimbabwe sex workers scrambling for alternatives
In a cramped room with blistered walls on the edge of Harare, three sex workers sat pressed together on a frayed mattress spread across bare concrete.
'No regrets': wounded Nepali protesters proud at change
University student Aditya Rawal was outside Nepal's parliament with hundreds of other anti-corruption protesters when gunfire crackled and 14 people slumped down in front of him.
Malaysia's largest island state aims to be region's 'green battery'
Malaysia's verdant, river-crossed state of Sarawak is charging ahead with plans to become a regional "green battery," but its renewable energy dreams could come at serious environmental cost, experts warn.
Asian markets fluctuate ahead of expected US rate cut
Asian markets were mixed Monday as traders geared up for an expected interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve this week.
Australia's ANZ bank hit with record fine over 'widespread misconduct'
Australia's ANZ, one of the country's "big four" banks, has agreed to pay a record fine of Aus$240 million ($159.5 million) over "widespread misconduct", the financial regulator said Monday.