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French author Dominique Lapierre dies at 91

French author Dominique Lapierre dies at 91

Dominique Lapierre, a French author with a passion for India and whose novels sold tens of millions of copies, has died, his wife announced.

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Asian stocks up, dollar down as China eases more Covid measures

Asian stocks up, dollar down as China eases more Covid measures

Asian stocks rose and the dollar weakened further as traders welcomed more easing of strict Covid containment measures in China that have hammered the world's number-two economy.

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Davis scores 55 to propel Lakers past Wizards, Celtics beat Nets

Davis scores 55 to propel Lakers past Wizards, Celtics beat Nets

Anthony Davis dazzled in the Los Angeles Lakers' 130-119 NBA victory over the Washington Wizards on Sunday, scoring 55 points with 17 rebounds in his 10th straight game of at least 20 points.

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Landslide in Colombia leaves three dead, 20 trapped

Landslide in Colombia leaves three dead, 20 trapped

A landslide engulfed a road Sunday in Colombia, killing three people and leaving some 20 trapped in the mud, authorities said.

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US high court to review refusal to provide service to same-sex couple

US high court to review refusal to provide service to same-sex couple

Can a business owner cite her religious convictions in declining to provide service to a same-sex couple?

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Watson unimpressive as Browns down Texans, Eagles and Bengals win

Watson unimpressive as Browns down Texans, Eagles and Bengals win

Deshaun Watson was less than impressive in his return from an NFL suspension Sunday, but Cleveland's defensive dominance saw him win his Browns debut 27-14 over the Houston Texans.

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In El Salvador, soldiers patrol where gangs once ruled

In El Salvador, soldiers patrol where gangs once ruled

Mauricio Gonzalez, an Evangelical pastor in a Salvadoran city overrun with violent street gangs, says life there used to be terrifying.

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Watson unimpressive as Browns down Texans, Packers and Eagles win

Watson unimpressive as Browns down Texans, Packers and Eagles win

Deshaun Watson was less than impressive in his return from an NFL suspension Sunday, but Cleveland's defensive dominance saw him win his Browns debut 27-14 over the Houston Texans.

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England braced for 'biggest test' against France: Southgate

England braced for 'biggest test' against France: Southgate

Gareth Southgate admits England will face the "biggest test" of their World Cup ambitions when they face holders France in a blockbuster quarter-final on Saturday.

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UN agency seeks FIFA deal for World Cup labour rights role

UN agency seeks FIFA deal for World Cup labour rights role

After fierce criticism of the Qatar World Cup, the head of the UN labour agency on Sunday pressed FIFA's president for a greater role scrutinizing future World Cup hosts.

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