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Most Asian markets rise as traders jockey ahead of US inflation

Most Asian markets rise as traders jockey ahead of US inflation

Equities mostly rose in Asia on Wednesday following a tepid day on Wall Street, with investors lasering in on the release of crucial US inflation data that could have a huge bearing on the outlook for interest rates.

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Top games including 'World of Warcraft' to return to China

Top games including 'World of Warcraft' to return to China

Popular video games including "World of Warcraft" will return to China this summer, US developer Blizzard and local partner NetEase said Wednesday, over a year after a contract dispute pulled them from the market leaving millions of fans bereft.

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Record remittances provide lifeline in Central America

Record remittances provide lifeline in Central America

Money sent home by migrants in the United States to Central America has risen to record levels, providing a lifeline for many of their relatives like Salvadoran mother of three Marta Alvarado.

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From homeless addict to city chief: the unusual journey of Canadian mayor

From homeless addict to city chief: the unusual journey of Canadian mayor

Dan Carter once was a drug addict living on the streets, but now runs a Canadian city and draws from his darkest times to tackle a housing crunch and an addiction crisis.

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Musk vs. Brazil Supreme Court: five things to know

Musk vs. Brazil Supreme Court: five things to know

X owner Elon Musk is under investigation in Brazil after he accused a Supreme Court judge of censoring social networks, calling him a "dictator" and vowing to disobey rulings blocking users found to be spreading disinformation.

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Drua's Lomani gets six-week ban for elbowing opponent's head

Drua's Lomani gets six-week ban for elbowing opponent's head

Fijian Drua scrum-half Frank Lomani was banned for six weeks on Wednesday after being sent off in a Super Rugby match during which he was allegedly racially abused from the crowd.

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Biden welcomes Japan PM for state visit with eye on China

Biden welcomes Japan PM for state visit with eye on China

US President Joe Biden welcomed Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to the White House Tuesday, kicking off a state visit featuring a major upgrade in defense ties against a resurgent China.

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Foden outshines Bellingham to give Man City advantage over Real Madrid

Foden outshines Bellingham to give Man City advantage over Real Madrid

Phil Foden won the battle between two of England's brightest stars to give Manchester City the upper hand after a thrilling Champions League quarter-final, first leg against Real Madrid ended 3-3 at the Santiago Bernabeu.

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Arteta urges Arsenal to learn from mistakes in Bayern showdown

Arteta urges Arsenal to learn from mistakes in Bayern showdown

Mikel Arteta has warned Arsenal to learn from their costly mistakes in Tuesday's dramatic 2-2 draw against Bayern Munich if they want to reach the Champions League semi-finals.

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Scheffler and McIlroy start side-by-side in Masters showdown

Scheffler and McIlroy start side-by-side in Masters showdown

Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler and world number two Rory McIlroy, each chasing a milestone Masters victory, will be playing partners in the first two rounds starting Thursday at Augusta National.

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