'Discomfort' at G20 finance talks as US hosts Russian minister
The Russian finance minister's presence at US-hosted G20 talks has cast a shadow over the gathering, as Washington pushed Tuesday to rally support from partners on Iran sanctions and on reducing trade imbalances.
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Syria site infrastructure 'consistent with nuclear reactor': IAEA
A Syrian site held infrastructure "consistent with a nuclear reactor", the UN nuclear watchdog said in a confidential report seen by AFP on Tuesday, adding that the country under ousted former leader Bashar al-Assad "failed to report nuclear material, facilities and activities".
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Man City set to sign Fernandez for record fee, Ndiaye on deadline day
Manchester City are closing in on a £125 million deal ($167 million) for Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez that would equal the British transfer record and are also expected to recruit Everton's Iliman Ndiaye before Tuesday's transfer deadline.
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Juventus sign Woltemade, Sarr on loan from Premier League
Juventus have secured the loan services of Nick Woltemade and Pape Matar Sarr from Premier League outfits Newcastle and Tottenham Hotspur, the Serie A giants announced Tuesday.
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Back-to-school in Cuba a grim day with shortages of everything
Cuban children began the new school year Tuesday with shortages of teachers, food and uniforms -- and often no electricity -- as the island endures a crippling US pressure campaign.
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US strikes Iran in latest tit-for-tat attacks
US forces struck Iran's Revolutionary Guards on Tuesday in response to attempted attacks on commercial shipping and American troops, the US military said, with President Donald Trump vowing a tough response to any counter-attacks.
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Canadian minister says Russia's G20 presence sparked 'discomfort'
Canadian Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne said Tuesday that his Russian counterpart's presence at US-hosted G20 talks has caused unease among participants, given the suffering of Ukraine since Moscow's 2022 invasion.
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China's Xi arrives in Egypt as US sanctions threat looms over Iran links
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Egypt on Tuesday on a rare trip to the Middle East as both countries face the threat of US sanctions over financial links to Iran.
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IMF reaches agreement with Senegal on new $2.2 bn loan programme
The International Monetary Fund announced an agreement with Senegal on Tuesday for a new $2.2-billion loan programme, after a prior deal was suspended following the discovery of previously unreported debt.
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Car bomb at Colombian police station kills one, injures 11
Colombian authorities said Tuesday that a deadly car bombing outside a police station in a northeastern province was carried out by the country's largest active armed group, weeks after the government launched a new offensive against guerrillas.
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