US Supreme Court looks set to shoot down Mexico suit against gunmakers
The US Supreme Court appeared poised on Tuesday to toss out a $10 billion lawsuit filed by Mexico accusing American gun manufacturers of fueling drug trafficking and violence.
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Double car bomb attack kills 10 at Pakistan military compound
Suicide bombers belonging to a militant group drove two explosive-laden cars into an army compound in northwestern Pakistan on Tuesday evening, triggering massive explosions and killing at least 10 civilians, police told AFP.
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Putin hails Myanmar ties as junta chief visits Moscow
President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday praised Russia's developing ties with Myanmar, during a visit by the Asian country's junta chief to its key ally.
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UN human rights experts criticise 'unneccessary' and 'unlawful' Olympic security
Three human rights experts commissioned by the United Nations on Tuesday issued a report saying some security measures for the 2024 Paris Olympics were "unnecessary or disproportionate" while others "were discriminatory or even unlawful".
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'Easy' route impossible in Champions League: Barca's Flick
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick dismissed claims his team have an "easy" path to the Champions League final, ahead of their last 16 clash against Benfica.
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Smith says 'positives' for Australia despite Champions Trophy exit
Australia captain Steve Smith on Tuesday said his team's inexperienced bowlers would be "better for the exposure" after slipping to a Champions Trophy semi-final defeat by India on Tuesday.
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Mavs' Irving ruled out for season with ACL injury - reports
Dallas Mavericks All Star guard Kyrie Irving will miss the rest of the NBA season after suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his left knee, according to media reports on Tuesday.
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Abbas says PA ready to run Gaza as Arab leaders discuss reconstruction
Mahmud Abbas said his Palestinian Authority was ready to reassume control over Gaza, as Arab leaders in Cairo on Tuesday hammered out a plan for rebuilding the devastated territory to counter a widely condemned proposal by US President Donald Trump.
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China, Canada retaliate against Trump's 'dumb' tariff war
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau launched a stunning attack on Donald Trump's "dumb" trade war as huge US tariffs kicked in against Canada, Mexico and China on Tuesday, sparking angry and immediate retaliation from all three.
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EU chief unveils 800-billion-euro plan to 'rearm' Europe
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen Tuesday presented a plan to mobilise some 800 billion euros ($843 billion) for Europe's defence -- and help provide "immediate" military support for Ukraine after Washington suspended aid.
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