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Blinken says US to provide $500 mn in military funding to Philippines

Blinken says US to provide $500 mn in military funding to Philippines

The United States will provide $500 million in military funding to the Philippines, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Tuesday, as Washington boosts ties with Manila in the face of China's growing assertiveness.

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45 dead, 250 rescued in India landslides

45 dead, 250 rescued in India landslides

Landslides in India triggered by pounding monsoon rains have killed at least 45 people with at least 250 others rescued from a landscape transformed by mud and debris, officials said Tuesday.

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Chinese leaders pledge further support for flagging economy

Chinese leaders pledge further support for flagging economy

President Xi Jinping and other Chinese leaders stressed the need for further reform to support economic activity and the country's ailing property sector, state media reported Tuesday, following a key meeting centred on boosting growth.

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Olympic blow as triathlon postponed, Biles chases first gold of Games

Olympic blow as triathlon postponed, Biles chases first gold of Games

Unsafe pollution levels in the River Seine forced the postponement of the men's triathlon at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday as gymnastics icon Simone Biles eyed her first gold of the Games.

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France, Spain log solid growth in second quarter

France, Spain log solid growth in second quarter

The French economy grew faster than expected in the second quarter, official data showed Tuesday, giving a boost to the eurozone.

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Markets mixed in cautious trade ahead of central bank decisions

Markets mixed in cautious trade ahead of central bank decisions

Equity markets were mixed Tuesday as investors jockey ahead of a slew of central bank decisions, key economic data and earnings from tech titans this week.

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Taiwan's President Lai calls for unity in face of China 'threat'

Taiwan's President Lai calls for unity in face of China 'threat'

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te said Tuesday "a threat from China to any country is a threat to the world", emphasizing to lawmakers of more than 20 countries that global democracies must unite against "authoritarian expansion".

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Newcastle's Howe not contacted 'whatsoever' about England job

Newcastle's Howe not contacted 'whatsoever' about England job

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe said Tuesday he has not had any official contact about the vacant England manager's post and stressed he was firmly committed to the Premier League club.

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Olympic men's triathlon postponed to Wednesday due to Seine pollution

Olympic men's triathlon postponed to Wednesday due to Seine pollution

The Olympic men's triathlon was postponed just hours before it was due to get under way on Tuesday after last-ditch water quality tests in the River Seine revealed unhealthy pollution levels, organisers said.

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36 dead, hundreds feared trapped in India landslides

36 dead, hundreds feared trapped in India landslides

Landslides in India triggered by pounding monsoon rains have killed at least 36 people with hundreds more feared trapped under mud and debris, officials said Tuesday.

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