Like 'living in hell': Quake-hit Mandalay monastery clears away rubble
Bare-handed monks slowly pick away the rubble that was once the wall of a historic Buddhist monastery in Mandalay, its exposed side a searing reminder of the deadly earthquake that rocked the city five days ago.
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'Give me a break': Trump tariffs threaten Japan auto sector
Business was already tough for auto parts maker Asahi Tekko, but with US car tariffs due to bite this week its president has a simple message for Donald Trump: "Give me a break."
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US approves $5.58 bn fighter jet sale to Philippines
The United States said Tuesday it has approved the possible sale of $5.58 billion in F-16 fighter jets to the Philippines, as Washington backs its ally in rising tensions over China.
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Tsunoda embracing pressure of Red Bull debut at home Japanese GP
Yuki Tsunoda is relishing the pressure of making his Red Bull debut in front of his home fans at the Japanese Grand Prix, saying Wednesday: "I'm never going to have this experience again."
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'Outstanding' Hay shines as New Zealand seal Pakistan ODI series
Mitch Hay's rollicking 99 not out backed by some feisty seam bowling steered New Zealand to an 84-run win over Pakistan on Wednesday to take an unbeatable 2-0 lead in the one-day international series.
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El Salvador's Bukele flaunts 'iron fist' alliance with Trump
El Salvador's pugilistic president has become a key partner for US President Donald Trump's in-your-face campaign to deport migrants, with both men hoping to reap the political benefits.
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Stock markets mixed as uncertainty rules ahead of Trump tariffs
Equity markets were mixed Wednesday as nervous investors brace for Donald Trump's wave of tariffs later in the day, with speculation about what he has in store stoking uncertainty on trading floors.
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China probes for key target weak spots with 'paralysing' Taiwan drills
China's military drills around Taiwan this week aim to send a clear message to the island's leadership, analysts say -- in the event of war, Beijing can cut them off from the outside world and grind them into submission.
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'Top Gun' and Batman star Val Kilmer dies aged 65: New York Times
Prolific American actor Val Kilmer, who was propelled to fame with "Top Gun" and went on to starring roles as Batman and Jim Morrison, has died at age 65, the New York Times reported Tuesday.
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US lawmakers seek to rename street for Hong Kong's jailed Jimmy Lai
US lawmakers moved Tuesday to rename the street next to Hong Kong's Washington office after Jimmy Lai, the pro-democracy activist and media mogul jailed as China clamps down on the financial hub.
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