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France’s ‘beautiful dream’ of Olympics tarnished by growing political unrest
The Paris Olympics delivered a dazzling summertime success that charmed the world and reaffirmed French national pride. The hangover will be tough.
With Sunday's closing ceremony drawing a line under the sporting spectacle, President…
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Harris supports eliminating taxes on tips,
LAS VEGAS:
US Vice President Kamala Harris told supporters in Nevada on Saturday she supported eliminating taxes on tips, taking a similar position to her rival Donald Trump in an effort to win over service workers, an important…
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We can influence Taliban’s TTP policy: Akram
ISLAMABAD:
On August 15, the Afghan Taliban will mark three years in power. When the insurgent group regained control of Kabul, there were celebrations in some quarters of Pakistan, as many believed that the change of government in…
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Passenger arrested after asking ‘Is there a bomb in my bag?’
KERALA:
A flyer was arrested at Cochin International Airport on Sunday morning after making an “alarming comment” during security checks. The passenger, 42-year-old Manoj Kumar, was preparing to board Air India flight AI 682 from…
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Hundreds of fleeing Rohingya turned away at Bangladesh border after drone strike
A drone attack that killed over 200 fleeing Rohingya Muslims near the Bangladesh border on Monday has forced hundreds to return to their hometowns, while thousands are still taking shelter in paddy fields awaiting to cross into…
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Trump poses significant threat to American security, warns Biden
WASHINGTON:
In his first television interview since withdrawing from the 2024 presidential race, President Joe Biden warned that Republican candidate Donald Trump poses a significant threat to American security.
Speaking with CBS News…
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Kagame sworn in for another term after landslide victory in Rwanda
KIGALI:
Paul Kagame was sworn in on Sunday for another five-year term as Rwanda’s president following a decisive victory in last month’s election. The Chief Justice of Rwanda, Faustin Nteziryayo, administered the oath during a…
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Grieving parents call for end to UK riots at daughter’s funeral
SOUTHPORT:
The parents of Alice da Silva Aguiar, one of three young girls tragically murdered at a Taylor Swift-themed event in Southport, England, last month, have made a heartfelt plea for an end to the nationwide riots that…
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People flee wildfire near Athens as it spreads ‘like lightning’
ATHENS:
Residents fled their homes on Sunday as a fast-moving wildfire outside Athens fuelled by hot, windy weather burned trees, houses and cars and sent smoke clouds over the Greek capital.
More than 400 firefighters backed by 16…
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Palestinian president set to visit Moscow for key talks on Monday
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas will travel to Russia’s capital on Monday and is expected to meet with his counterpart Vladimir Putin, the country’s ambassador to Moscow said on Sunday.
“The president is arriving on the evening of…
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