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From predator to plate: Japan bear crisis sparks culinary craze

From predator to plate: Japan bear crisis sparks culinary craze

Since Japan recorded a spike in deadly bear attacks, Koji Suzuki has struggled to keep up with booming demand for grilled cuts of the animal at his restaurant.

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Asian markets mostly up after US growth fuels Wall St record

Asian markets mostly up after US growth fuels Wall St record

Most Asian stocks rose Wednesday and gold topped $4,500 for the first time as investors tracked a record on Wall Street following forecast-beating US economic growth data.

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'Happy milestone': Pakistan's historic brewery cheers export licence

'Happy milestone': Pakistan's historic brewery cheers export licence

A heady aroma of malt and brewing yeast drifts through Pakistan's oldest and by far largest brewery, which is gearing up for expansion after getting approval to sell abroad after a nearly 50-year ban.

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Chevron: the only foreign oil company left in Venezuela

Chevron: the only foreign oil company left in Venezuela

The US oil company Chevron is walking a tightrope amid tensions between Washington and Caracas to retain its fragile position as the only foreign company allowed to exploit Venezuela's oil reserves —- the largest in the world.

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US denies visas to EU ex-commissioner, four others over tech rules

US denies visas to EU ex-commissioner, four others over tech rules

The US State Department said Tuesday it would deny visas to a former EU commissioner and four others, accusing them of seeking to "coerce" American social media platforms into censoring viewpoints they oppose.

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Koepka leaves LIV Golf: official

Koepka leaves LIV Golf: official

Five-time major winner Brooks Koepka has left LIV Golf for family reasons, the Saudi-backed circuit announced on Tuesday.

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US slams China policies on chips but will delay tariffs to 2027

US slams China policies on chips but will delay tariffs to 2027

US trade officials determined that China should be punished for employing unfair tactics to dominate the semiconductor industry, but will wait 18 months to impose tariffs, American authorities said Tuesday.

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Arsenal reach League Cup semis with shoot-out win over Palace

Arsenal reach League Cup semis with shoot-out win over Palace

Kepa Arrizabalaga was Arsenal's League Cup quarter-final hero with the decisive penalty shoot-out save that completed a miserable evening for Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix on Tuesday.

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Contenders Senegal, Nigeria start Cup of Nations campaigns with wins

Contenders Senegal, Nigeria start Cup of Nations campaigns with wins

Nicolas Jackson scored twice as much-fancied Senegal began their Africa Cup of Nations bid with a convincing 3-0 win over Botswana on Tuesday, while Nigeria's Super Eagles made harder work of their opening match against Tanzania before claiming a 2-1 victory.

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Tunisia ease past Uganda to win Cup of Nations opener

Tunisia ease past Uganda to win Cup of Nations opener

Elias Achouri's double helped Tunisia ease to a 3-1 win over Uganda in their opening game at the Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday.

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