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China survive scare to outclass Netherlands in five-set thriller at women's Volleyball Worlds

A boisterous Ahoy Arena that was filled to capacity in Rotterdam wasn't enough to overawe China as the Asian behemoth outclassed tournament co-hosts, the Netherlands in

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UN chief calls for action to make Africa a success

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Sunday called for action to make Africa a success, and said "the world must see Africa for what it is: a land of enormous poten

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Graham's proposed near-total national abortion ban quickly meets GOP resistance

Less than two months before the midterm elections, Sen. Lindsey Graham on Tuesday introduced a bill that would impose a nationwide ban on most abortions after 15 weeks

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Scots pay tribute to late Queen Elizabeth and welcome new king

The late Queen Elizabeth's coffin was taken along the Royal Mile in the Scottish capital Edinburgh on Monday in a silent and solemn procession watched by thousands of p

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Biden, ahead of midterms, marks Labor Day in election battleground states

President Joe Biden, who prides himself as being a pro-union president, on Labor Day kicked off the the unofficial start of the fall campaign season ahead of the midter

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Chinese women's basketball team departs for European training camp

The Chinese women's national basketball team has left for Europe for its final training before participating in the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup in Australia from

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Biden tests positive for COVID-19 again, White House doctor says

President Joe Biden has tested positive again for COVID-19, according to a letter from White House physician Dr. Kevin O'Connor. Biden currently has no symptoms, he sai

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Manchin surprisingly announces spending deal with Schumer -- including health care, climate

In a surprise move Wednesday, West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin announced that not only had he reached a deal with Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on a major health care-foc

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Trump evades question on Saudi-backed golf event at his NJ club

Former President Donald Trump said he can "understand the feelings" but doesn't grasp the position of the grieving families of 9/11 victims protesting the LIV Golf Invi

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FBI director calls China 'biggest' US threat; authorities warn of North Korean cyber attacks

Speaking alongside his British counterpart in London on Wednesday, FBI Director Christopher Wray called China the "biggest long-term threat" to both the U.S. and the U.

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APD | Hong Kong, important window and fulcrum for China to connect with world

Yang Hanxin(The author is Chairman of Xinhua Chinese Association in Britain)At midnight of June 30, 1997, a world-renowned power transferring ceremony was held by the C

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Apple store workers vote to form their first U.S. union

A majority of employees at an Apple store in the U.S. have voted to form a union, a first for the tech giant, which has historically discouraged unionization attempts.O

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Biden announces another $1 billion in military aid for Ukraine

U.S. President Joe Biden said Wednesday that the U.S. is providing Ukraine with an additional $1 billion in security assistance including anti-ship systems, artillery r

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Nancy Pelosi's husband arrested for suspected DUI; her office says she wasn't present

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband, Paul Pelosi, was arrested in Napa County, California, on Saturday night for allegedly driving under the influence.The 82-year-old

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Gun control advocacy groups rally at Capitol, urge senators to pass reform

In the wake of mass shootings that have rocked the nation, the gun safety groups Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action came to the U.S. Capitol on Thursday to p

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Rome victor Djokovic in 'sunshine double' after son wins 1st tournament

Top tennis star Novak Djokovic had extra joy following his sixth Italian Open title on Sunday after finding out that his son had won his first ever tournament on the sa

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Rome victor Djokovic in 'sunshine double' after son wins 1st tournament

Top tennis star Novak Djokovic had extra joy following his sixth Italian Open title on Sunday after finding out that his son had won his first ever tournament on the sa