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Bad-Guy US ‘Trump’ Wrestler Winds Up Mexico Crowds

Deafening boos erupt as Sam Adonis strides to the ring, a mocking smile on his face -- and in his hand, a US flag...

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Sierra Leone Anti-Corruption Activist Takes On Parliament

Since he accused Sierra Leone's parliament of diverting public funds from some of the world's poorest people, including...

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India Accused of Creating

An Indian government initiative to tackle malnutrition by providing millions of school children with free lunch could...

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‘Samurai’ Japan See Off Cuba In World Baseball Classic Opener

Two-time champions Japan beat Cuba 11-6 in their World Baseball Classic opener Tuesday, sparked by a five-run salvo in...

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Tunisia PM Hails Ben Guerdane Battle As ‘turning Point’

The battle against jihadists in Ben Guerdane a year ago was a "turning point" for Tunisia, Prime Minister Youssef...

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Jackie Chan Says Foreign ‘pressure’ Good For Chinese Films

Action star Jackie Chan said opening up China's heavily-restricted film market to more foreign works would put positive...

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Afghanistan Launches Centre To Protect Women Journalists

Reporters Without Borders on Tuesday launched a centre to protect women journalists in Afghanistan, the second most...

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US Trade Deficit In January Largest Since 2012

The US trade gap shot up at the start of the year to hit its highest monthly level in almost five years, the Commerce...

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Australia’s Steve Smith Rues ‘brain Fade’ After India Test Defeat

Australia skipper Steve Smith described his decision Tuesday to look for guidance from the dressing room after being...

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Sea of Galilee Water Level Lowest In Century

The lake where Christians believe Jesus walked on water has declined to its lowest level in a hundred years, an Israeli...

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Jihadist Tunnels Save Assyrian Winged Bulls of Mosul

Crawl through a labyrinth of narrow tunnels in near total darkness and suddenly they appear: two great winged bulls...

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Iran Rejects US Moves To Seize 9/11 Compensation Money

Iran said Tuesday it was "completely unfair" for US lawyers to try to seize its overseas assets as compensation for the...

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Syrians Fleeing IS Group Wait For Safe Passage At Checkpoints

At a checkpoint in northern Syria, a weary woman and her husband sit in a truck, surrounded by their belongings,...

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Israel Law Banning Entry To Boycott Supporters Draws Fire

A new Israeli law banning entry to foreigners who support boycotting the country came under fire Tuesday from human...

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S.African Firebrand Malema Banned From Land Grab Calls

A South African court Tuesday issued an order banning radical political leader Julius Malema from calling on supporters...

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Sprinter Fredericks Quits 2024 Olympics Role Amid Corruption Probe

Former sprinter Frankie Fredericks quit Tuesday as head of the IOC commission monitoring candidates for the 2024...

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China Calls For Ceasefire As Thousands Flee Myanmar Border Town

Thousands were fleeing a Myanmar town bordering China on Tuesday after at least 30 people were killed in fighting...

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Syria Forces Quietly Take Up Buffer Between Kurds, Turks

US-backed Syrian fighters have turned over several villages in the country's north to government forces under a deal to...

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Cyclone Enawo Batters Madagascar, Threatens Capital

Tropical cyclone Enawo struck Madagascar on Tuesday, buffeting the island with powerful winds, heavy rain and high seas...