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Roadside bomb attack by Pakistan Taliban kills four police

Roadside bomb attack by Pakistan Taliban kills four police

Four policemen were killed by a roadside bomb as they scrambled to protect a police station under siege by Taliban militants in northwest Pakistan, officials said Thursday.

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Most markets rise as traders weigh rates outlook

Most markets rise as traders weigh rates outlook

Asian and European markets mostly rose Thursday following a recent run-up, with banking sector worries easing and traders weighing central banks' interest rate plans in the wake of the recent turmoil.

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Hamilton praises Brazil for fining Piquet over racist comments

Hamilton praises Brazil for fining Piquet over racist comments

Lewis Hamilton Thursday applauded the hefty fine imposed on three-time Formula One champion Nelson Piquet for racist remarks about the British driver, saying people "full of hate" should not be tolerated.

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US parents' dilemma: how to discuss school shootings without scaring kids

US parents' dilemma: how to discuss school shootings without scaring kids

When Elizabeth Barese picked up her 11-year-old son from school on Monday, she knew she had to tell him that a shooting had happened the same day at the school neighboring their family home in Nashville.

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Canada revs up its EV batteries manufacturing

Canada revs up its EV batteries manufacturing

As the world accelerates toward emissions-free driving, Canada is making a big push into batteries for electric vehicles -- touting tax incentives, bountiful critical minerals and clean energy to attract multinationals.

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Fugitive Sikh separatist taunts Indian police in video

Fugitive Sikh separatist taunts Indian police in video

A firebrand fugitive Sikh separatist has posted a video taunting Indian authorities after a fruitless almost two-week manhunt involving thousands of police and internet shutdowns.

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Alonso brimming with confidence in Australia

Alonso brimming with confidence in Australia

Veteran Fernando Alonso said Thursday he was brimming with confidence heading into the Australian Grand Prix, but was cautious about whether Aston Martin could maintain their red-hot early season form.

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'No miracles' from Ferrari in Australia: Leclerc

'No miracles' from Ferrari in Australia: Leclerc

Charles Leclerc cautioned Thursday against expecting any "miracles" from Ferrari at the Australian Grand Prix, in stark contrast to last year when he was the runaway winner.

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Finland heads for elections under new iron curtain

Finland heads for elections under new iron curtain

When Russia invaded Ukraine, a new iron curtain severed once-close ties between Moscow and Helsinki -- something Ari Joronen can see with his own eyes from his farm in eastern Finland.

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Fruit in crisis: Florida's orange groves buffeted by hurricane, disease

Fruit in crisis: Florida's orange groves buffeted by hurricane, disease

Vernon Hollingsworth grew up in Florida among his family's orange trees, recently ravaged by a double whammy of disease and a hurricane that have sent juice prices spiraling and left farmers blinking in disbelief.

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