China records nearly 3,400 daily virus cases in worst outbreak in two years
Chinese health authorities reported nearly 3,400 Covid-19 cases on Sunday, double the previous day, forcing lockdowns on virus hotspots as the country contends with its gravest outbreak in two years.
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Saudi women drive for extra cash as costs climb
Like other Saudi women, Fahda Fahd couldn't legally drive until 2018, but her lime-green Kia is now a route to extra cash as living costs rise in the conservative kingdom.
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Beginners to champions: China rise to dominate Winter Paralympics
China have emerged as a new Winter Paralympics powerhouse at their own Beijing Games, topping the medals table in a stunning success backed by huge investment and aided by the absence of Russian athletes.
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Rising food prices shake North Africa as Ukraine war rages
Households across North Africa are rushing to stock up on flour, semolina and other staples as food prices rise following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, both key wheat exporters to the region.
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Winter Paralympics to close after Ukraine, China athletes star
The flame will be extinguished on Beijing's Winter Paralympics on Sunday after a week of stellar performances from the host nation and Ukrainian athletes reeling from Moscow's invasion.
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The lonely envoy: Moscow's man at the UN finds himself on the defensive
It was the middle of an emergency session of the UN Security Council, late on the evening of February 23, and Vassily Nebenzia looked shaken -- his face pale, his shoulders sagging.
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Neville calls out Higuain as Beckham's Inter Miami falls
Inter Miami coach Phil Neville called out star striker Gonzalo Higuaín after Saturday's 2-0 loss to Los Angeles FC left David Beckham's club on one point from three matches.
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Putting out the fire: Fed set to hike rates to tame inflation
Surging prices for fuel, food and housing have sent US inflation to the highest in four decades, and the Russian invasion of Ukraine has made the situation worse, so the Federal Reserve is preparing to take action this week.
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Colombians vote to short-list presidential contenders
Colombians vote Sunday to draw up a shortlist of candidates for presidential elections polls suggest may yield the country's first-ever leftist leader.
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Paolini shocks Sabalenka, defending champ Badosa wins at Indian Wells
World number three Aryna Sabalenka, the highest-ranked woman in the Indian Wells WTA tournament, crashed out of her opening match on Saturday as Italian Jasmine Paolini rallied for a 2-6, 6-3, 6-3 triumph.
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