Iran protests rage overnight after Mahsa Amini commemoration
Protests raged through the night in Iran after thousands of mourners marked 40 days since the death of Mahsa Amini which sparked a wave of unrest across the Islamic republic.
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ASEAN ministers say 'even more determined' to solve Myanmar crisis
Southeast Asian foreign ministers said they were "even more determined" to solve the political crisis in Myanmar during talks in Indonesia on Thursday ahead of the ASEAN leaders' summit in November.
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Germany's Scholz rejects Turkish claims against Greece
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Thursday rejected Turkish claims on the sovereignty of Greek islands, at the start of an official visit to Athens.
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Reinvigorated All Blacks in confident mood for Japan Test
All Blacks head coach Ian Foster said Thursday that his players were ready to show that their troubles were behind them as they kick off their northern hemisphere tour on Saturday against Japan.
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EU chief calls for closer ties to Central Asia in Kazakhstan visit
EU chief Charles Michel on Thursday called for closer ties with Central Asia on his first official visit to Kazakhstan, the main economic powerhouse in a region where Russia's influence has come under question.
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Afraid of Kim's nukes? Build a bunker, South Korean professor says
If North Korea unleashes a nuclear attack on the South, architecture professor Lee Tae-goo has a plan: he'll retreat to his purpose-built bunker and stay underground for at least two weeks to avoid radiation poisoning.
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N. Ireland set for fresh elections over post-Brexit impasse
Northern Ireland on Thursday appeared headed for a second election this year, after UK government efforts to resolve months of political stalemate over its post-Brexit status failed to secure a breakthrough.
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Times have changed, says Vanuatu's first woman MP in 14 years
Gloria Julia King, the first woman elected to the Vanuatu parliament in 14 years, said entering the male-dominated house shows that times have changed in the Pacific nation.
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Euro and pound hold gains, stocks mostly rise as rate fears ease
The euro, pound and yen all held their gains against the dollar Thursday and most equities rose as traders grow increasingly hopeful the Federal Reserve will slow its pace of interest rate hikes.
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Australia's Wade positive for Covid ahead of England clash
Australian wicketkeeper Matthew Wade has tested positive for Covid at the Twenty20 World Cup but is expected to play in Friday's crucial clash with England, the team said.
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