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Former Nigerian leader Ernest Shonekan dies

Former Nigerian leader Ernest Shonekan, who was ousted in a coup in November 1993, has died at the age of 85, President Muhammadu Buhari announced on Tuesday.In a state

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China, Sri Lanka promise to boost ties, carrying forward spirit of Rubber-Rice Pact

Visiting Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Sri Lankan leaders pledged on Sunday in Colombo to further develop bilateral relations, carrying forwa

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At least 19 people killed in New York City major fire

At least 19 people, including nine children, lost their lives in a major fire in a Bronx apartment in New York City on Sunday, Mayor Eric Adams confirmed."We've lost 19

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At least 34 people rescued after they became stranded on a floating chunk of ice in Green Bay

At least 34 people were rescued on Saturday after being stranded on a large chunk of floating ice off the shore of Point Comfort on Green Bay, according to the Brown Co

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Russia angrily slashes Blinken jibe over troops in Kazakhstan

Russia responded furiously on Saturday to a comment by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken that Kazakhstan might have a hard time getting rid of Russian troops, sayi

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Key member of White House immigration team retiring: report

Esther Olavarria, the deputy director for immigration of the Biden administration's Domestic Policy Council (DPC), is retiring from her position.A White House spokesper

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Australia cancels tennis star Novak Djokovic's entry visa

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison declared "no one is above rules" on Thursday, after the country's border force cancelled the visa for Novak Djokovic and denied him entry to play in the Austr

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Ugandans must show COVID-19 vaccination proof to use public transport

FILE PHOTO: Healthcare workers pictured before starting COVID-19 vaccinations I Kampala, Uganda on March 10, 2021. /Getty Images Uganda on Wednesday said all travelers using public transport a

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China solicits public opinions on revised mobile apps regulation

CFPThe Cyberspace Administration of China on Wednesday started soliciting public opinions on a draft revision to a regulation on information services of mobile applicat

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Christian Eriksen wants to play for Denmark at 2022 Qatar World Cup

Christian Eriksen of Denmark controls the ball in the UEFA European Championship game against Finland at Parken Stadium in Copenhagen, Denmark, June 12, 2021. /CFP Denmark football star Christ

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Qualcomm, Microsoft partner on metaverse chip for AR glasses

A woman plays an augmented reality game in Guangdong, China, November 11, 2021. /CFP Qualcomm Inc. on Tuesday said it is working with Microsoft Corp. on custom chips that would control lightwe

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BizBeat Ep. 301: Just a year of Brexit thumps UK's economy

01:51 UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson signed post-Brexit trade deal with the European Union on December 30, 2020, calling it the moment when Britain took back control of its destiny. Ho

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Asian shares skid as rising U.S. yields hit tech stocks

Monitors displaying the stock index prices and Japanese yen exchange rate against the U.S. dollar at the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Tokyo, Japan January 4, 2022./ Reuters Asian stocks fell on Wedne

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Toyota overtakes GM to lead U.S. auto sales for 2021

Exterior view of a Toyota dealership in El Monte, California, U.S. /CFP Japanese carmaker Toyota led U.S. automobile sales in 2021, according to figures released Tuesday, overtaking General Mo

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Apple retreats again, after valuation tops $3 trillion again

The Apple logo is seen in the lobby of New York City's flagship Apple store, January 18, 2011. /Reuters Apple's stock market value topped $3 trillion for a second dayon Tuesday, but the iPhone

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California bill would make it easier to sue gun-makers

Some Democratic California lawmakers want to make it easier for people to sue gun companies for liability in shootings that cause injuries or deaths, a move advocates s

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California bill would make it easier to sue gun-makers

Some Democratic California lawmakers want to make it easier for people to sue gun companies for liability in shootings that cause injuries or deaths, a move advocates s