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Thousands rally for South Korea's impeached ex-president Yoon

Thousands rally for South Korea's impeached ex-president Yoon

Thousands protested in the South Korean capital Saturday in support of disgraced ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol, who was removed from office a day earlier over his bungled martial law declaration.

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New Zealand hammer Pakistan by 43 runs to sweep ODI series 3-0

New Zealand hammer Pakistan by 43 runs to sweep ODI series 3-0

Pakistan's brittle batting was exposed again as a Ben Sears-inspired New Zealand won the third and final one-day international by 43 runs Saturday to sweep the series 3-0.

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Myanmar quake death toll passes 3,300: state media

Myanmar quake death toll passes 3,300: state media

The death toll from a major earthquake in Myanmar has risen above 3,300, state media said Saturday, as the United Nations aid chief made a renewed call for the world to help the disaster-struck nation.

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India's Modi in Sri Lanka for defence and energy deals

India's Modi in Sri Lanka for defence and energy deals

Sri Lanka's leader rolled out the red carpet on Saturday for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as Colombo balances ties with neighbouring giant India and its biggest lender, China.

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'No one to return to': Afghans fear Pakistan deportation

'No one to return to': Afghans fear Pakistan deportation

Benazir Raufi stands alone in her restaurant, her staff and customers too afraid to visit after Pakistan's government announced it was cancelling the residence permits of hundreds of thousands of Afghans.

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Fractious Republicans seek unity over Trump tax cuts

Fractious Republicans seek unity over Trump tax cuts

US senators were set to vote Saturday on unlocking trillions of dollars for sweeping tax cuts promised by President Donald Trump, despite bitter infighting among the majority Republicans over the savings that will be needed to fund them.

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America's passion for tariffs rarely pays off, economists warn

America's passion for tariffs rarely pays off, economists warn

Long before Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" announcement, the United States had toyed with imposing high tariffs throughout its history, with inconclusive -- and sometimes catastrophic -- results.

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Trump's global tariff takes effect in dramatic US trade shift

Trump's global tariff takes effect in dramatic US trade shift

US President Donald Trump's widest-ranging tariffs to date took effect Saturday, in a move which could trigger retaliation and escalating trade tensions that could upset the global economy.

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North Korea's Kim fires new sniper rifle while visiting troops

North Korea's Kim fires new sniper rifle while visiting troops

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has test-fired a newly developed sniper rifle, state media said Saturday, as he inspected special forces whose training he said bolstered "actual war capability for guaranteeing victory".

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Norris fastest in McLaren 1-2 as fires again disrupt Japan GP practice

Norris fastest in McLaren 1-2 as fires again disrupt Japan GP practice

Championship leader Lando Norris went fastest ahead of McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri in Saturday's final practice for the Japanese Grand Prix as small trackside fires again disrupted the session.

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