New York orders citywide travel ban as major storm hits US
New York ordered drivers off the road and shut down schools on Monday, while residents braced for a massive snowstorm hitting the United States northeast.
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'Considered a traitor': Life of an anti-war Ukrainian in Russia
In war-torn Ukraine, her family considers her a traitor. In tightly controlled Russia, her life is defined by solitude.
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South Korea and Brazil sign deals on K-beauty, trade
Brazilians could more easily get their hands on coveted "K-beauty" products under a deal struck Monday during President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's state visit to South Korea.
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Zimbabwe farmers seek US help over long-promised payouts
As white Zimbabwe farmers again ask the Trump administration to weigh in on long-promised government compensation for their evictions 25 years ago, many of them are increasingly ageing and desperate.
Read moreHong Kong appeals court upholds jailing of 12 democracy campaigners
A Hong Kong appeals court on Monday upheld the convictions and sentences of a dozen democracy campaigners jailed for subversion during the city's largest trial under a Beijing-imposed national security law.
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India battle for World Cup survival after 'messing up on grand scale'
Defending T20 World Cup champions India need "two big performances" to reach the semi-finals after Sunday's huge defeat to South Africa, said their assistant coach.
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'I will go': Bengalis in Pakistan hope for family reunions
Shah Alam travelled from his home in Bangladesh to Pakistan for a brief visit nearly three decades ago, but flaring hostility between the two countries and financial woes left him stranded in the megacity of Karachi.
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North Korea touts nuclear advances as Kim re-chosen to lead ruling party
North Korea's ruling party touted nuclear advances as it re-elected Kim Jong Un to the top post of general secretary, state media said Monday, during a rare national congress.
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South Korea protests 'Victory' banner hung from Russian embassy
South Korea has protested to Russia after its embassy in Seoul unfurled a giant banner declaring "Victory will be ours", an apparent reference to the anniversary of the Ukraine war.
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Hong Kong appeals court upholds jailed democracy campaigners' sentences
A Hong Kong appeals court on Monday upheld the convictions and sentences of a dozen democracy campaigners jailed for subversion during the city's largest trial under a Beijing-imposed national security law.
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