Stocks steady, dollar dips before Fed rate decision
European and US stock markets steadied and the dollar dropped Wednesday ahead of the Federal Reserve's latest decision on US interest rates.
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Russia accuses Ukraine of attempted Kremlin drone attack on Putin
Russia said Wednesday it had shot down two drones aimed at President Vladimir Putin's Kremlin residence in what it called a Ukrainian "terrorist" assassination attempt.
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US pick Ajay Banga confirmed as new World Bank president
The World Bank confirmed Wednesday that Ajay Banga will be its next president, handing him the reins at a pivotal time as it looks to reshape its role to better address climate change.
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Fastest women's bowler Ismail retires from international cricket
South African fast bowler Shabnim Ismail, who is credited with sending down the quickest delivery in women's cricket, announced her retirement from the international game on Wednesday.
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127 perish as flooding hits Rwanda
At least 127 people have died as floods and landslides engulfed several parts of Rwanda after torrential rains, destroying homes and cutting off roads, the presidency said Wednesday.
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'Remarkable' Alzheimer's drug reduces cognitive decline, study shows
US pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly on Wednesday announced its experimental Alzheimer's drug significantly slowed cognitive and functional decline, results hailed as "remarkable" by experts despite some patients experiencing serious side effects.
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PSG set for Messi divorce after suspending superstar
Paris Saint-Germain's relationship with Lionel Messi is set to end after two underwhelming years following the French champions' decision to suspend the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner for going on an unauthorised trip to Saudi Arabia.
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Brazil police search Bolsonaro's home
Police in Brazil searched ex-president Jair Bolsonaro's home and seized his cell phone Wednesday in an investigation into allegations of falsifying Covid-19 vaccination records, an allegation the far-right vaccine skeptic denied.
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UN chief says 'we failed' to stop Sudan war as clashes break truce
The UN chief on Wednesday said "we failed" to stop war from erupting in Sudan, where persistent fighting between rival generals undermined efforts to firm up a truce.
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New York becomes first US state to ban gas in new buildings
New York has become the first US state to pass a law banning gas stoves and other fossil fuels in most new buildings, in a victory for environmental activists.
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