Gaza hostage-prisoner swap set to go ahead after row over bodies
The seventh hostage-prisoner exchange under a fragile Gaza ceasefire was set to go ahead on Saturday, despite an outpouring of grief and anger in Israel after Hamas returned the remains of two child hostages without their mother's.
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Australia says China has not explained naval live-fire warning
Australia said Saturday it has not received a satisfactory explanation from Beijing after Chinese warships off its east coast broadcast a "disconcerting" live-fire warning that forced commercial flights to change course.
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On $15 a month, Venezuela's teachers live hand to mouth
With a monthly salary of $15, a teacher in Venezuela earns nowhere near enough to cover their basic food necessities, never mind rent or medicine.
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Reds boss Kiss hails resilience in 13-try Super Rugby extravaganza
Queensland Reds boss Les Kiss has praised his side's resilience in a high-octane 56-36 Super Rugby win over Moana Pasifika despite being reduced to 14 men for 30 minutes.
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Porn stars: Oscar favorite 'Anora' gets sex work right
For a film about sex work to win an Oscar is rare. For it to win the respect of sex workers is even rarer.
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Arab leaders meet in Saudi Arabia to hash out Gaza plan
Arab leaders met in Riyadh on Friday to craft a plan for Gaza's post-war reconstruction to counter Donald Trump's proposal for the United States to take over the territory without its Palestinian residents.
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South Africa's Potgieter fires 61 to grab PGA Mexico Open lead
South African Aldrich Potgieter fired a 10-under par 61 to grab a four-stroke lead after Friday's second round of the US PGA Tour's Mexico Open.
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LA prosecutor says opposes new trial for Menendez brothers
The chief prosecutor in Los Angeles will oppose an attempt by Erik and Lyle Menendez to get a new trial for the bloody 1989 murder of their wealthy parents, he said Friday.
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Australia says no live firing seen or heard from Chinese ships
Australia says it detected no live firing from Chinese naval ships off its east coast, despite the vessels broadcasting a warning that forced commercial flights to detour.
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US proposes Ukraine UN text omitting mention of occupied territory: diplomats
The United States proposed Friday a United Nations resolution on the Ukraine conflict that omitted any mention of Kyiv's territory occupied by Russia, diplomatic sources told AFP.
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