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North Korean POWs in Ukraine seeking 'new life' in South

North Korean POWs in Ukraine seeking 'new life' in South

Two North Korean prisoners of war held by Ukraine have said they hope to start a "new life" in South Korea, according to a letter seen by AFP on Wednesday.

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Japanese golf star 'Jumbo' Ozaki dies aged 78

Japanese golf star 'Jumbo' Ozaki dies aged 78

Japanese star Masashi "Jumbo" Ozaki, inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame, has died of colon cancer, his son announced Wednesday. He was 78.

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Johnson, Castle shine as Spurs rout Thunder

Johnson, Castle shine as Spurs rout Thunder

Keldon Johnson and Stephon Castle combined for 49 points as the San Antonio Spurs produced a second-half scoring blitz to rout the NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder 130-110 on Tuesday.

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Thai border clashes hit tourism at Cambodia's Angkor temples

Thai border clashes hit tourism at Cambodia's Angkor temples

Chasing visitors around Cambodia's Angkor temple ruins to offer his services, tour guide Bun Ratana says he has had little work since deadly clashes with Thailand broke out, despite it being high season.

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From predator to plate: Japan bear crisis sparks culinary craze

From predator to plate: Japan bear crisis sparks culinary craze

Since Japan recorded a spike in deadly bear attacks, Koji Suzuki has struggled to keep up with booming demand for grilled cuts of the animal at his restaurant.

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Asian markets mostly up after US growth fuels Wall St record

Asian markets mostly up after US growth fuels Wall St record

Most Asian stocks rose Wednesday and gold topped $4,500 for the first time as investors tracked a record on Wall Street following forecast-beating US economic growth data.

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'Happy milestone': Pakistan's historic brewery cheers export licence

'Happy milestone': Pakistan's historic brewery cheers export licence

A heady aroma of malt and brewing yeast drifts through Pakistan's oldest and by far largest brewery, which is gearing up for expansion after getting approval to sell abroad after a nearly 50-year ban.

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Chevron: the only foreign oil company left in Venezuela

Chevron: the only foreign oil company left in Venezuela

The US oil company Chevron is walking a tightrope amid tensions between Washington and Caracas to retain its fragile position as the only foreign company allowed to exploit Venezuela's oil reserves —- the largest in the world.

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US denies visas to EU ex-commissioner, four others over tech rules

US denies visas to EU ex-commissioner, four others over tech rules

The US State Department said Tuesday it would deny visas to a former EU commissioner and four others, accusing them of seeking to "coerce" American social media platforms into censoring viewpoints they oppose.

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Koepka leaves LIV Golf: official

Koepka leaves LIV Golf: official

Five-time major winner Brooks Koepka has left LIV Golf for family reasons, the Saudi-backed circuit announced on Tuesday.

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