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Japan PM to meet top Vietnam leaders in Hanoi
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Raisin moonshine banned in Iran enjoys resurgence in New York
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Lebanon says 13 killed in Israeli strikes in south
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No.1 Korda charges into share of LPGA Mexico lead
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Young fires 67 to seize commanding PGA lead at Doral
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US appeals court temporarily halts mail delivery of abortion pill
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Joy for Norris in Miami as McLaren end Mercedes run
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Leclerc offers hope to Ferrari fans in Miami
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US to withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany
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'No going back' for Colombia's workers as the right eyes return
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Norris on sprint pole as McLaren shine again
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Venezuelan protesters call government wage hike a joke
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Leeds beat Burnley to virtually secure Premier League survival
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Gridlock as pandemic treaty talks fail to finish
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S&P 500, Nasdaq end at fresh records on tech earnings strength
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Immersive art: museum-goers in bikinis dive into Cezanne
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Gaza activists disperse after flotilla halted by Israel off Crete
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US sanctions are 'collective punishment,' says Cuba during May 1 marches
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Delhi end slump with team-record chase against Rajasthan
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Trump says will raise US tariffs on EU cars to 25%
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AI actors and writers not eligible for Oscars: Academy
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Rebels take key military base in Mali's north
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ExxonMobil CEO sees chance of higher oil prices as earnings dip
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Leclerc on top for Ferrari ahead of Verstappen and Piastri
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Trump says 'not satisfied' with new Iran proposal
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After Madonna and Lady Gaga, Shakira set for Rio beach mega-gig
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Trump says will raise US tariffs on EU cars, trucks to 25%
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Godon raises game to take Romandie stage and revenge over leader Pogacar
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Celtic's O'Neill expects no let-up from Hibs despite fans' feelings
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Pope names former undocumented migrant as US bishop
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Javelin star Kitaguchi teams up with Czech legend Zelezny
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Sawe sub-2hr marathon captured 'global imagination' says Coe
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King Charles gets warm welcome in Bermuda after whirlwind US visit
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Sinner shines to beat Fils, reach Madrid Open final
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UK court clears comedy writer of damaging transgender activist's phone
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Was LIV Golf an expensive failure for Saudis? Not everyone thinks so
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Coe hails IOC gender testing decision
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McInnes wants Tynecastle in 'full glory' for Hearts title charge
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McFarlane says troubled Chelsea still attractive to potential managers
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Man Utd boss Carrick relishes 'special' Liverpool rivalry
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Baguettes take centre stage on France's Labour Day
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Spurs must banish 'loser' mentality despite injury woes, says De Zerbi
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Arsenal must manage emotions of title race says Arteta
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Nepal temple celebrates return of stolen Buddha statue
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US Fed official says rate hikes may be needed if inflation surges
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Fixture pile-up no excuse for Man City in title race: Guardiola
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Iran offers new proposal amid stalled US peace talks
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Gulf countries' plans to bypass Hormuz still far off, experts warn
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Luis Enrique says 'unique' PSG-Bayern first leg could have gone either way
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Rebels take key military camp in Mali's north
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EU chief in Australia as trade talks enter 'last mile'
EU-Australia talks to strike a trade pact were in their "last mile" Monday, Brussels said as European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen arrived in Sydney raising hopes for a deal.
Oil prices slide, European stocks rebound on Trump's Iran remarks
Oil prices tumbled and European stock markets rebounded Monday in volatile trading as US President Donald Trump suddenly ordered a halt to strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure after claiming "very good" talks with Tehran.
Greece train tragedy trial adjourned amid courtroom chaos
A long-awaited trial into Greece's worst train tragedy was adjourned to April 1 after starting on Monday amid chaotic scenes in a courtroom too small to handle the huge interest in the case, officials said.
Iran defies Trump Hormuz ultimatum with naval mine threat
Iran threatened Monday to deploy naval mines in the Gulf and target power plants across the region as it defied US President Donald Trump's ultimatum for the Islamic republic to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Runway collision kills two pilots, shutters New York airport
A plane carrying dozens of people collided with a fire truck on a runway at New York's LaGuardia airport, killing the pilot and co-pilot and causing "serious injuries" to others, authorities said Monday.
Stocks tumble, oil jumps on Trump's Iran ultimatum
Stocks tumbled Monday and oil prices jumped after Donald Trump and Iranian leaders traded threats over the key Strait of Hormuz, while Israel said the Middle East war could last several more weeks.
Mideast war threatens energy crisis worse than 1970s oil shocks
The world faces an energy crisis worse than both 1970s oil shocks combined if the Middle East war drags on, the head of the International Energy Agency warned Monday, as Israel launched fresh strikes on Tehran and threatened weeks more fighting.
Plane, fire truck collide on runway at New York's LaGuardia Airport
A plane carrying dozens of people collided with a fire truck late Sunday on a runway at New York's LaGuardia airport, forcing a halt to flights at the transport hub, authorities said.
Global economy under 'major threat' from Strait of Hormuz crisis: IEA chief
The global economy is under "major threat" from the energy crisis caused by the Middle East war and "no country will be immune" to its effects, International Energy Agency chief Fatih Birol said Monday.
Israel launches new strikes on Tehran as Iran takes aim at Gulf sites
Israel launched a fresh wave of strikes on Monday at Iran, which threatened retaliation against vital infrastructure across the Middle East in a war that has plunged the world into its worst energy crisis in decades.
Cuba restores power grid after latest blackout
Cuba's power grid was restored Sunday, officials said, a day after the second nationwide blackout in a week as the crisis-hit island struggles under a US oil blockade.
Trump orders immigration agents to airports amid crippling budget standoff
Immigration agents will be deployed in US airports beginning Monday, aiming to alleviate soaring congestion at security screenings amid a weeks-long budget standoff over President Donald Trump's mass deportation drive, officials said.
Cuba starts to restore power after new blackout
Cuban authorities started to gradually restore power to the island Sunday after the second nationwide blackout in a week, as the grid struggles due to an aging infrastructure and a US oil blockade.
'Project Hail Mary' rockets to top of N. America box office
Amazon MGM's sci-fi adventure flick "Project Hail Mary" debuted at the top of the North American box office this week with an astronomical $80.5 million, industry estimates showed Sunday.
Russia resumes use of space launch site damaged in accident
Russia has launched a rocket from Site 31 of the Baikonur Cosmodrome for the first time since it was damaged during a lift-off last November, video from Russia's Roscosmos space agency showed Sunday.
Cuba scrambles to restore power after new blackout
Cuban authorities scrambled Sunday to restore power to the island after the second nationwide blackout in less than a week, as the grid struggles due to an aging infrastructure and a US oil blockade.
Iran threatens Middle East infrastructure after Trump ultimatum
Iran threatened on Sunday to attack key infrastructure across the Middle East if US President Donald Trump follows through on his vow to "obliterate" the Islamic republic's power plants unless the Strait of Hormuz swiftly reopens.
China's premier vows to expand global 'trade pie': state media
China's number two leader Li Qiang said Sunday that his country was willing to help expand the global "trade pie" by further opening up, state media reported, while he slammed unilateralism from certain countries.
Cuba hit by second nationwide blackout in a week
Cuba plunged into darkness for the second time in less than a week on Saturday after its national power network failed again, strained by aging infrastructure and a US oil blockade.
US-China 'Board of Trade' may help ties but experts flag market worries
As Washington and Beijing mull a new mechanism to adjust trade between the world's two largest economies, some analysts warn that it could interfere with market forces, while others consider it a path to smoother coexistence.
Iran missiles hit southern Israel, injuring more than 100
Two Iranian missiles struck southern Israel on Saturday, injuring more than 100 people in the most destructive attack of the three-week war, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowing to retaliate "on all fronts".
Iran missile hits Israeli town home to nuclear site after Natanz strike
An Iranian missile on Saturday hit the Israeli town of Dimona, home to a nuclear facility, in what the Islamic republic said was retaliation for strikes on its own nuclear site at Natanz.
Iranians mark Eid as Tehran reports strike on nuclear plant
Thousands of Iranians held Eid al-Fitr prayers on Saturday to mark the end of the Ramadan fast, as Tehran reported a strike on its nuclear enrichment plant and Israel threatened intensified bombardment.
Kenya, Uganda open rail extension burdened by Chinese debt
The presidents of Kenya and Uganda met near their shared border Saturday to mark the multi-billion-dollar, long-delayed extension of a Chinese-built railway that has left Kenya heavily in debt.
Tickets to toothbrushes: BTS's money-making machine
The return of the world's biggest boy band BTS after their almost four-year hiatus looks set to be a major money-spinner -- potentially beating Taylor Swift.
After Cuba beckons, Miami entrepreneurs are mostly reluctant to invest in the island
Havana announced this week that it would allow Cuban emigrants to invest to address the communist island's severe economic and energy crises. But in Miami, the epicenter of the diaspora, entrepreneurs are generally reluctant.
Taiwan's Lin to compete in first international event since Paris gender row
Taiwanese Olympic boxing champion Lin Yu-ting has been cleared to compete in the female category at World Boxing events, Taiwan's boxing association said Saturday, hailing the news as a "tremendous relief".
Trump says considering 'winding down' Iran war but rules out ceasefire
President Donald Trump said Friday that the United States was considering "winding down" military operations against Iran but was not seeking a ceasefire with the Islamic republic.
French jihadist jailed for life for Islamic State crimes against Yazidis
A French jihadist was sentenced to life in jail on Friday for involvement in Islamic State group atrocities against Iraq's Yazidi minority, the first case in France to tackle the issue.
Liverpool condemn 'cowardly' racist abuse of Konate
Liverpool on Friday condemned racist abuse directed towards defender Ibrahima Konate as "dehumanising, cowardly and rooted in hate".
Far from war, global fuel frustrations mount
Far from the Middle East war, fallout from oil disruptions is reverberating across the world, unsettling lives from Lagos to Manila as people adjust to fuel price hikes and gas shortages.