US nears 1 mn Covid dead, early epicenter New York seeks to move on
The United States is about to cross the threshold of one million deaths from Covid-19, a grim milestone that comes as cities like New York try to turn the page on the pandemic despite threats of another surge.
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Saudi Aramco becomes world's most valuable company
Saudi Aramco on Wednesday dethroned Apple as the world's most valuable company as surging oil prices drove up shares and tech stocks slumped.
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US eyes trade deal-lite as Southeast Asian leaders gather
The United States is preparing a scaled-back version of a trade pact as Southeast Asian nations gather in Washington, where President Joe Biden is seeking to show solid commitment in the face of a rising China.
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Colombia's Gulf Clan sows terror ahead of presidential vote
With dozens of villages under siege and as many as two dozen people killed in a week, Colombia's largest drug cartel is sowing terror among civilians, flexing its muscle with days to go to presidential elections.
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New Cuban penal code 'turning the screw' on dissent, critics say
Ten months after unprecedented anti-government protests rocked Cuba, the government is pushing through a penal reform opponents say is designed to pre-emptively quell any future displays of growing public discontent.
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Biden loses potent aide with departure of press secretary Psaki
She could be playing the charmer, hurling verbal explosives, or just applying spin, but whichever version of Jen Psaki appears at the White House podium, there's little question her departure Friday strips President Joe Biden of an able ally.
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North Korea reports first Covid-19 outbreak, declares emergency
North Korea has confirmed its first-ever case of Covid-19 and declared a "severe national emergency", with leader Kim Jong Un vowing to "eliminate" the virus, state media said Thursday.
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Nuggets' Jokic named NBA MVP for second straight season
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic was named NBA Most Valuable Player for the second straight season on Wednesday.
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'Beyond perfect' De Bruyne takes Man City closer to Premier League title
Pep Guardiola described Kevin De Bruyne's form as "beyond perfect" after the Belgian scored four goals in a 5-1 thrashing of Wolves that took Manchester City another step closer to retaining the Premier League.
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Baby formula shortage sends US parents into panic
It's a nightmare for parents. The United States is in the grip of a severe shortage of baby formula -- with a mass product recall aggravating pandemic supply chain woes -- sending families on sometimes desperate hunts for the vital supplies.
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