Women's World Cup started out with shorter games, outsized kits
Asako Takakura played in the first Women's World Cup in 1991 and recalls with a hint of disdain how the matches lasted 80 minutes instead of the usual 90.
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S. Korea president vows 'complete overhaul' of approach to extreme weather
South Korea's president vowed Monday to "completely overhaul" the country's approach to extreme weather from climate change, after at least 39 people were killed by recent flooding and landslides during monsoon rains.
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US envoy Kerry to urge China to step up efforts on climate
US climate envoy John Kerry was in Beijing on Monday to revive stalled talks and pressure China to step up its efforts to reduce planet-warming emissions.
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China's economy grew 6.3% on-year in second quarter: official data
China's economy grew 6.3 percent year-on-year in the second quarter of 2023, official data showed Monday, despite a patchy post-Covid rebound in recent months.
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Ukraine grain deal in peril, fierce fighting in the east
The clock was ticking down Monday on the deal that allows Ukraine to export its grain via the Black Sea, with the agreement set to expire at midnight Istanbul time (2100 GMT).
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Sudan refugees face soaring rent prices in Cairo
Sudanese refugee Mohannad had only been in Cairo a few weeks when his landlady told him he would have to pay triple the rent if he wanted to keep his apartment.
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Marine animal poisonings overwhelm California volunteers
Denise Christ regularly comes across injured wildlife in her work rescuing beached or stranded marine mammals along the California coast.
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Canada's Magdalen islands have 'front row' seat to climate change
In the Gulf of Saint Lawrence, on the small Magdalen islands, foot paths are caving in, cliffs are receding and the sand dunes are disappearing, leaving homes vulnerable to the lashing waves.
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Messi hailed as 'America's number 10' as he greets rapturous Miami fans
It rained on his parade, but Lionel Messi greeted his new Inter Miami fans and was hailed by the club's owner as "America's number 10" at a damp but celebratory unveiling event on Sunday.
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Rain, records, royals: Wimbledon in 10 highlights
Wimbledon saw Carlos Alcaraz dethrone Novak Djokovic, Marketa Vondrousova take a surprise women's title while there was also rain, records and royals.
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