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Turkey's inflation rate slows sharply to 64.3%

Turkey's inflation rate slows sharply to 64.3%

Turkey's annual inflation pulled back further in December from a two-decade high, official data showed Tuesday, helping President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's chances in elections due by June.

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Israel extreme-right minister visits Al-Aqsa mosque compound

Israel extreme-right minister visits Al-Aqsa mosque compound

Israel's extreme-right firebrand Itamar Ben-Gvir visited Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque compound Tuesday for the first time since becoming a minister, his spokesman said, enraging Palestinians who see the move as a provocation.

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Troubled China Evergrande pledges to repay debts in 2023

Troubled China Evergrande pledges to repay debts in 2023

China Evergrande has pledged to repay its debt this year, as the property giant faces a restructuring following Beijing's crackdown on excessive borrowing and rampant speculation in the real estate sector.

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No grudges as Djokovic feels 'the love' in Australia

No grudges as Djokovic feels 'the love' in Australia

Novak Djokovic said Tuesday the reception he had received in Australia was more than he could wish for and the good vibes would reflect in his tennis as he targets a 22nd Grand Slam title this month.

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Up to 70% of Shanghai population infected with Covid: top doctor

Up to 70% of Shanghai population infected with Covid: top doctor

A senior doctor at one of Shanghai's top hospitals has said 70 percent of the megacity's population may have been infected with Covid-19 during China's huge surge in cases, state media reported Tuesday.

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Brazil says final farewell to 'King' Pele

Brazil says final farewell to 'King' Pele

President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will lead the tributes Tuesday as Brazil says a final farewell to football legend Pele, widely regarded as the greatest player of all time.

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Berrettini beats Ruud at United Cup as Sakkari puts Greece through

Berrettini beats Ruud at United Cup as Sakkari puts Greece through

Matteo Berrettini put Italy into the city final of the inaugural United Cup with a brilliant attacking win over world number three Casper Ruud in Brisbane on Tuesday, while Maria Sakkari helped send Greece through.

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Djokovic romps in first singles clash in Australia since deportation

Djokovic romps in first singles clash in Australia since deportation

Novak Djokovic swept to victory in his first singles match on Australian soil since being deported a year ago, crushing Frenchman Constant Lestienne at the Adelaide International on Tuesday to kick-start his bid for another Grand Slam title.

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Seven killed as Mexican police seek escaped prisoners

Seven killed as Mexican police seek escaped prisoners

Seven people were killed Monday in northern Mexico's Ciudad Juarez during a police operation to recapture prisoners who escaped after an attack at their facility, state authorities announced.

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Seoul says talks underway over joint nuclear exercises

Seoul says talks underway over joint nuclear exercises

Seoul and Washington are discussing joint planning and exercises involving US nuclear assets to counter growing threats from the North, South Korea's presidential office said Tuesday, after US President Joe Biden said there would be no such joint drills.

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