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Alcaraz battles as Shelton, Zverev race into Cincinnati third round

Alcaraz battles as Shelton, Zverev race into Cincinnati third round

Carlos Alcaraz fought through a second-set slump to post a "rollercoaster" 6-1, 2-6, 6-3 victory over Damir Dzumhur in his opening match Sunday at the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Open.

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'My boss raped me': Japanese prosecutor's fight for justice

'My boss raped me': Japanese prosecutor's fight for justice

Very few women in Japan speak out about rape, and Hikari, too, kept quiet for years about her alleged assault by her boss, Osaka's former chief prosecutor.

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Asian markets waver to start key week for trade, US data

Asian markets waver to start key week for trade, US data

Asian markets mostly rose Monday as investors eyed a week dominated by speculation about US inflation data and a prolonged pause for Washington's tariffs on China.

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Marcos says Philippines would be dragged 'kicking and screaming' into Taiwan war

Marcos says Philippines would be dragged 'kicking and screaming' into Taiwan war

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos warned Monday that his country would be dragged "kicking and screaming" into any war over Taiwan, but must prepare for it.

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China's Gen Z women embrace centuries-old script

China's Gen Z women embrace centuries-old script

At a studio in central China's Hunan province, a teacher grips an ink brush, gently writing characters of a secret script created by women centuries ago and now being embraced by a new generation.

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With poetry and chants, Omanis strive to preserve ancient language

With poetry and chants, Omanis strive to preserve ancient language

Against the backdrop of southern Oman's lush mountains, men in traditional attire chant ancient poems in an ancient language, fighting to keep alive a spoken tradition used by just two percent of the population.

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Australia women's rugby team lose trump card Caslick for World Cup

Australia women's rugby team lose trump card Caslick for World Cup

Australia's women's Rugby World Cup hopes took a hit Monday with star sevens recruit Charlotte Caslick ruled out with an ankle injury.

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New tensions trouble small town America in Trump's second term

New tensions trouble small town America in Trump's second term

Visitors are still flocking to the quaint mountain town of Berkeley Springs in West Virginia to savor its hot springs, art galleries and gift stores. Residents, however, say they are navigating new tensions.

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Al Jazeera says 5 journalists killed in Israeli strike in Gaza

Al Jazeera says 5 journalists killed in Israeli strike in Gaza

Al Jazeera said two of its correspondents, including a prominent reporter, and three cameramen were killed in an Israeli strike on their tent in Gaza City on Sunday.

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Alcaraz battles through, Shelton advances in Cincinnati

Alcaraz battles through, Shelton advances in Cincinnati

Carlos Alcaraz had to fight his way out of a second-set slump on Sunday to escape with a 6-1, 2-5, 6-3 victory over Damir Dzumhur in his opening match at the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Open.

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