China’s Slowdown Is ‘Concerning’ for Australia, Treasurer Says
China’s flagging economic growth is “concerning” for Australia, Treasurer Jim Chalmers said, adding that it’s “quite remarkable” Beijing
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The remarkable story of a fiery Indian courtesan
A book chronicles the tumultuous life of Rekhabai, her fight for survival and a better future for her son.
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LGBT rights in Africa: Will Kenya be the latest to pass anti-gay law?
Homophobia is rising in parts of Africa, with lawmakers pushing for tougher anti-LGBTQ legislation.
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Commonwealth Games 2026 host Victoria pulls out over cost
The Australian state of Victoria has canceled plans to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games after the predicted cost of the international sporting event blew out three times original estimates, state authorities said Tuesday.
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Commonwealth Games: 2026 event in doubt after Victoria cancels
The Australian state says the cost of the tournament had ballooned to three times original estimates.
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Typhoon Talim: Thousands evacuated as typhoon hits southern China
Vietnam is also bracing to evacuate people from areas forecast to be hit by the powerful storm.
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Microsoft in talks to extend deal contract with Activision -source
By Anirban Sen NEW YORK Microsoft Corp is in talks about an extension of its acquisition contract with
1970-01-01 08:00
Christopher Nolan and the 'Oppenheimer' cast discuss the atomic bomb and its chilling echoes today: 'Humanity can only deal with one apocalypse at a time'
Christopher Nolan wants us to be wary of nuclear threat -- and he's not the only one.
1970-01-01 08:00
3 running backs the Giants should target for life without Saquon Barkley
Saquon Barkley is in danger of holding out in 2023. These three running backs could help the Giants live without their star rusher.The chances of Saquon Barkley sitting out games in 2023 appear greater than ever after Monday's deadline for franchise tag players to sign an extension passed....
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9th Circuit denies bid by environmentalists and tribes to block Nevada lithium mine
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has denied the latest bid by conservationists and tribal leaders to block construction of a huge lithium mine already in the works along the Nevada-Oregon line
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Union Pacific railroad to renew push for 1-person crews by testing conductors in trucks
Union Pacific will renew its push for one-person train crews later this summer when the railroad tests out the idea of having a conductor in a truck respond to problems on trains in Nebraska and Colorado
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Marketmind: Global market outlook bright but China's clouds darken
By Jamie McGeever A look at the day ahead in Asian markets from Jamie McGeever, financial markets columnist.
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