In New York, angry demos and mourning after Hamas attack on Israel
Tensions in the Middle East bubbled up in New York City Monday, where hundreds of pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered to denounce the Israeli government and demand that the United States stop its support, while supporters of Israel convened for their own counter-protests and prayers.
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Liberia's football superstar president runs for re-election
Liberians vote Tuesday on whether to give football legend George Weah a second term as president, with peace among voters' main concerns in a nation still scarred by back-to-back civil wars.
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Asian markets rally on Fed rate hopes, oil eases after surge
Equities rallied Tuesday after top Federal Reserve officials suggested the recent spike in US Treasury yields could act as a substitute for further interest rate hikes.
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'They're afraid of joy': Pakistan's trans community fights hate
Clad in a Barbie-pink shalwar kameez, influencer and doctor Mehrub Moiz Awan reels off endless examples of harassment she's received since becoming the sharp-tongued figurehead of Pakistan's queer community.
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'I'll do it my way' - Farrell out to show old boss Schmidt that Irish prefer his style
Perhaps the most intriguing sub-plot in Ireland's World Cup quarter-final with New Zealand is Joe Schmidt and his former assistant Andy Farrell pitting their wits against each other.
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China's Country Garden says might not meet all debt obligations
Debt-saddled Chinese property giant Country Garden said Tuesday that it did not expect to meet all of its offshore payment obligations in time as it battles to avoid default.
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Riley blast sinks Phillies as Braves level series
Austin Riley blasted a two-run home run as the Atlanta Braves staged a late fightback to clinch a series-leveling 5-4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies in the MLB playoffs on Monday.
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Trump's darkening language sparks fears of violence
Donald Trump's populist, politically incorrect language is often framed as an asset but a troubling escalation in his incendiary rhetoric is prompting fears over the potential for violence among his inflamed supporters.
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Cricket set for shot at Olympic glory
Cricket's long Olympic exile could finally come to an end this week when Games chiefs meet in Mumbai to finalise the programme for Los Angeles 2028.
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Rich fans only: South Americans grumble over cost to watch football
In football-mad South America, where love for the game transcends social class, watching stars like Lionel Messi play has become inaccessible to most as ticket prices hit the roof.
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