Cockfighting still a popular blood sport in southern Iraq
Two vicious roosters circle a filthy carpet in southern Iraq, facing off for a cockfight that has drawn dozens to a dimly lit cafe in the port city of Basra.
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'Everything Everywhere' wins (nearly) all at SAG Awards
Absurdist sci-fi comedy "Everything Everywhere All At Once" continued its dominance of this year's Hollywood award shows by earning top honors from the Screen Actors Guild on Sunday.
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The Japanese ex-soldier who declared war on sexual abuse
From childhood, Rina Gonoi dreamed of joining Japan's military. But as an adult, she has gone to war against the institution over sexual abuse she was subjected to by fellow soldiers.
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China banking tycoon Bao Fan 'cooperating with investigation'
Chinese billionaire Bao Fan is "cooperating in an investigation" by authorities, his company said, almost two weeks after his disappearance sparked fears of a renewed crackdown on the nation's financial services industry.
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Record-breaking Williamson's century extends New Zealand lead to 197
Record-breaker Kane Williamson hit a superb century Monday as New Zealand opened a 197-run lead over England in the second Test at Wellington.
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Macron to outline Africa policy before four-nation trip
President Emmanuel Macron is to outline on Monday France's revamped strategy for Africa, where anti-French sentiment is running high in some of its former colonies.
Read moreTwo Israelis, Palestinian killed in West Bank as sides meet in Jordan
Two Israelis living in a West Bank settlement were killed Sunday in a "Palestinian terror attack", officials said, sparking violence in which a Palestinian man was killed, while settlers torched homes in revenge.
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Asian markets drop on rate fears as US inflation runs hot
Asian markets sank Monday following a Wall Street selloff, as forecast-beating US inflation data reinforced expectations the Federal Reserve would continue to ramp up interest rates for some time.
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On top of the world: Three tennis rankings landmarks
Novak Djokovic on Monday sets a new record in men's and women's tennis for total weeks spent on top of the world rankings.
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South Africa aim to launch new era in Test series against West Indies
South Africa's Test series against the West Indies, which starts at SuperSport Park on Tuesday, could hardly be more low-key but it has the potential to launch a new era for the country’s Test team.
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