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North Korea fires two ballistic missiles, Seoul says

North Korea fires two ballistic missiles, Seoul says

North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles Tuesday, Seoul said, Pyongyang's second launch in three days and the first since South Korea and the United States began their largest joint military drills in five years.

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Bolsonaro to hand over undeclared jewels given by Saudis: report

Bolsonaro to hand over undeclared jewels given by Saudis: report

Lawyers for Jair Bolsonaro say the former Brazilian president has agreed to hand over to authorities jewels gifted by Saudi Arabia and which entered the country without being declared to tax authorities, local media reported Monday.

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Wawrinka outlasts Rune to reach Indian Wells round of 16

Wawrinka outlasts Rune to reach Indian Wells round of 16

Three-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka scored a win for the old guard Monday, beating 19-year-old seventh seed Holger Rune 6-2, 6-7 (5/7), 7-5 to reach the fourth round at Indian Wells.

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Court to weigh bid to ban abortion pill in US

Court to weigh bid to ban abortion pill in US

A Texas courtroom will be the latest battleground in the national fight over abortion rights when a judge hears arguments Wednesday over the legality of a widely-used abortion pill.

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Wimbledon champion Rybakina reaches Indian Wells 4th rd

Wimbledon champion Rybakina reaches Indian Wells 4th rd

Reigning Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina punched her ticket to the fourth round at Indian Wells on Monday with a 6-3, 7-5 victory over former champion Paula Badosa.

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China lifts sweeping visa curbs on foreigners

China lifts sweeping visa curbs on foreigners

China will once again start issuing a range of visas to foreigners as of Wednesday, the country's embassy in Washington said, a major easing of travel restrictions in force since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Submarine deal highlights concerns over rising Chinese power

Submarine deal highlights concerns over rising Chinese power

A landmark nuclear submarine pact between the United States, Australia and Britain underscores concerns over growing Chinese military power, but it will be years before the new vessels can help counter Beijing's efforts to expand its reach and influence.

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Morata strikes late as Atletico beat Girona

Morata strikes late as Atletico beat Girona

Alvaro Morata snatched a 94th minute winner to earn Atletico Madrid a 1-0 victory at Girona on Monday and tighten their hold on third place in La Liga.

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Milan slip in top four race with Salernitana draw

Milan slip in top four race with Salernitana draw

AC Milan slipped up in Serie A's race for the Champions League on Monday after allowing struggling Salernitana to escape the San Siro with a 1-1 draw.

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Cyclone Freddy returns killing over 100 in Malawi, Mozambique

Cyclone Freddy returns killing over 100 in Malawi, Mozambique

Cyclone Freddy, packing powerful winds and torrential rain, killed more than 100 people in Malawi and Mozambique on its return to southern Africa's mainland, authorities said Monday.

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