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Sabalenka hits out at tennis chiefs over ‘insane’ tournament scheduling
The world No 1 expects to ‌skip events again this year and face likely sanctions rather than put her health at risk.
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Maduro’s gone: Why are Venezuelans still afraid of the government?
With the repressive machinery Maduro used still in place, many Venezuelans are scared to celebrate his departure.
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Maduro’s gone: Why are Venezuelans still afraid of the government?
With the repressive machinery Maduro used still in place, many Venezuelans are scared to celebrate his departure.
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Can a dynastic heir lead a post-dynasty Bangladesh?
Former PM Khaleda Zia's son Tarique Rahman is likely to lead the BNP in February elections. Will Bangladesh accept him?
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Can a dynastic heir lead a post-dynasty Bangladesh?
Former PM Khaleda Zia's son Tarique Rahman is likely to lead the BNP in February elections. Will Bangladesh accept him?
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China finds risks, opportunities as Trump pushes for ‘spheres of influence’
China will need to reassess its investment in Venezuela and its understanding of US foreign policy under Trump.
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China finds risks, opportunities as Trump pushes for ‘spheres of influence’
China will need to reassess its investment in Venezuela and its understanding of US foreign policy under Trump.
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Two people killed in shooting outside Mormon church in Salt Lake City, US
Manhunt under way; police believe attack was not random nor religiously motivated.
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Australia beat England in Sydney Test to seal 4-1 Ashes triumph
Australia stumble to five-wicket win in the final Test, bidding farewell to their first Muslim cricketer Usman Khawaja.
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Here’s why Trump wants Venezuela’s oil
The US is the world’s largest oil producer, so why does it need Venezuela’s low-grade crude?
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Lebanon’s mission to complete disarmament plan of Hezbollah
Army commander to brief government on the progress of the mission to disarm Hezbollah.
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What resources does Venezuela have — apart from the world’s most oil?
Venezuela has the largest oil reserves, the ninth-largest natural gas reserves, and vast untapped minerals such as gold.
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Trump invites Colombia’s Petro to White House after threats
Sudden detente follows a phone call between the two leaders in which they discussed drugs and 'other disagreements'.
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LIVE: US to dictate decisions to Venezuela, control oil sales ‘indefinitely
The US says it will control sales of Venezuelan oil 'indefinitely' and decide how the proceeds of those sales are used.
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Barcelona rout Athletic Bilbao 5-0 to reach Spanish Super Cup final
Fermin Lopez and Raphinha star for Barca as Yamal comes on as a late sub in the Supercopa semifinal in Jeddah.
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After STC hubris, dream of South Yemen looks further away
Secessionist STC had de facto control over most of southern Yemen, but then squandered it by going too far.
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Trump backs bill to sanction China, India over Russian oil, US senator says
Trump has 'greenlit' bipartisan push to sanction countries that buy Russian energy exports, Lindsey Graham says.
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Saudi-led coalition says STC’s al-Zubaidi fled to UAE via Somaliland
Secessionist leader took a boat to Berbera and then boarded plane that flew to Abu Dhabi via Mogadishu, coalition says.
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US to withdraw from dozens of UN, international organisations
The sweeping changes will see the US quit major forums for cooperation on climate change, peace and democracy.
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Venezuela’s economy plunged into uncertainty after Maduro abduction
US says it will control Venezuelan oil sales 'indefinitely', raising questions about what revenues Caracas might get.
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