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N. Zealand raises concerns with China over rights, Taiwan

N. Zealand raises concerns with China over rights, Taiwan

New Zealand has raised concerns with China over human rights abuses and growing tensions with Taiwan, Wellington's foreign minister told AFP in an interview Saturday.

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Do Kwon: S. Korea's crypto 'genius' turned disgraced fugitive

Do Kwon: S. Korea's crypto 'genius' turned disgraced fugitive

Once hailed as a genius, South Korean entrepreneur Do Kwon -- now facing multiple criminal charges over his failed cryptocurrency -- was a brash industry figure whose fame disintegrated into global notoriety.

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Karunaratne takes four scalps as New Zealand post 274 in first ODI

Karunaratne takes four scalps as New Zealand post 274 in first ODI

Chamika Karunaratne claimed four wickets in a career-best bowling display as New Zealand were dismissed for 274 in the first one-day international in Auckland on Saturday.

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UN accuses Russia, Ukraine forces of 'summary executions' of prisoners

UN accuses Russia, Ukraine forces of 'summary executions' of prisoners

The United Nations said Friday it was "deeply concerned" by what it said were summary executions of prisoners of war by both Russian and Ukrainian forces on the battlefield.

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Szeryk shares LPGA Drive On lead with Moriya, Shin

Szeryk shares LPGA Drive On lead with Moriya, Shin

Canada's Maddie Szeryk fired an eagle and six birdies in a seven-under par 65 on Friday to join Moriya Jutanugarn and Jenny Shin atop the leaderboard at the LPGA Drive On Championship.

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'Hotel Rwanda' hero Paul Rusesabagina freed from prison

'Hotel Rwanda' hero Paul Rusesabagina freed from prison

Rwandan government critic Paul Rusesabagina, whose efforts to save people during the 1994 genocide were portrayed in hit Hollywood film "Hotel Rwanda", has been freed from prison after more than 900 days behind bars.

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McKennie, Pepi double as US thrash Grenada 7-1

McKennie, Pepi double as US thrash Grenada 7-1

Weston McKennie and Ricardo Pepi scored two goals apiece as the United States put their off-field troubles behind them to beat Grenada 7-1 in the CONCACAF Nations League on Friday.

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Struggling Waratahs in Super Rugby 'confidence hole'

Struggling Waratahs in Super Rugby 'confidence hole'

NSW Waratahs coach Darren Coleman said his team are in "a hole of confidence and form" after their third straight Super Rugby Pacific defeat, blaming himself for their struggles.

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Toothpaste tablets and syrup on tap: US refill shops cut the container

Toothpaste tablets and syrup on tap: US refill shops cut the container

Toothpaste tabs plunk into a jar. Maple syrup flows viscously from a spout. Dishwasher powder crunches under the tip of a metal scoop. The chorus of consumer goods lacks one familiar sound: the crinkle of plastic wrap.

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Jabeur and Sakkari crash out in Miami, Sabelenka struggles through

Jabeur and Sakkari crash out in Miami, Sabelenka struggles through

Fourth seed Ons Jabeur crashed out of the Miami Open on Friday, losing her opening match to Russian qualifier Varvara Gracheva 6-2, 6-2.

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