DR Congo says Rwanda flouting pact, US sanctions justified
The Democratic Republic of Congo's foreign minister told AFP Thursday that US sanctions on Rwanda were justified as Kigali had failed to withdraw its troops from Kinshasa's territory as pledged.
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Small-market Brewers upend big-spenders as baseball lockout looms
The Milwaukee Brewers' historic World Series triumph has delivered a stunning riposte to Major League Baseball's biggest spenders, just as America's pastime braces for a labor showdown that could reshape its financial landscape.
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Brazil's Flavio Bolsonaro isolated, ridiculed after self-exile
In a viral wave of mockery, Brazilian popstar Anitta declared herself free of cellulite, one influencer declared himself the "true president" of Twitter, and another social media user proclaimed himself the winner of the next lottery.
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ISRO schedules NVS-03 navigation satellite launch for Friday
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is all set to launch NVS-03, the third entry in its next generation NavIC series of satellites, onboard ISRO’s Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV).
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Asian equities diverge after mixed technology earnings and Fed rate decision
HONG KONG: Asian tech stocks diverged on Thursday as mixed results from some of the artificial intelligence sector’s biggest companies tempered recent optimism, against a backdrop of growing anxiety about corporate investment and debt.
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Antonelli struck with illness ahead of Mexico GP
The biggest weekend in Kimi Antonelli's motor racing life so far began in silence on Thursday when he was excused from media duties at the Mexico City Grand Prix due to a viral illness.
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Zverev 'on top of the world' after securing No. 1 ranking
Alexander Zverev accelerated his ascent to number one in the world rankings for the first time in his career on Thursday as he beat Tallon Griekspoor 6-4, 7-5 to reach the quarter-finals of the Vienna Open.
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Google drags down US stocks as Lagarde signals early ECB exit
Wall Street stocks retreated Thursday, led by the tech-focused Nasdaq after disappointing results from Google parent Alphabet exacerbated concerns over whether the global technology boom can be sustained.
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Clash of styles as Vikings, Lions prepare for NFL showdown
The unbeaten Minnesota Vikings face a test of their Super Bowl credentials against the Detroit Lions on Sunday as the NFL season approaches its halfway point with the battle for playoff places beginning to take shape.
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Kuwait minister and Blind Association discuss support for visually impaired people
Minister of Social Affairs, Family and Childhood Affairs Dr Amthal Al-Huwailah on Thursday met the chairman and board members of the Kuwait Blind Association to discuss ways to develop services for people with visual impairments and strengthen their empowerment in education, work and society.
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