Global bond sell-off deepens on inflation concerns
A sell-off of bonds from key countries worldwide deepened on Tuesday, sending government borrowing costs soaring and equities lower as investors fretted that energy-driven inflation would force central bankers to hike interest rates.
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India's top court drops criminal cases against protesters
India's Supreme Court called off criminal investigations on Tuesday against most of the protesters who took part in demonstrations over the leak of a medical exam paper that forced the resignation of the education minister.
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Germany's far-right AfD promises 'boom' but economists fear worst
Germany's far-right AfD has promised an "economic boom" if it wins Sunday's regional elections and ends up ruling the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt, but economists warn their policies would spell disaster.
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Philippine couple married in hip-deep floodwaters
A Philippine couple tied the knot on Tuesday at a Catholic church swamped in hip-deep waters, as heavy rains have pummelled large parts of the country for a month.
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Former England captain Stokes signs for Adelaide Strikers
Former England captain Ben Stokes has signed for Adelaide Strikers in Australia's Big Bash League.
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Villa sign Senegal winger Mbaye from PSG
Aston Villa signed Senegal winger Ibrahim Mbaye from Paris Saint-Germain in a deal worth a reported £47 million ($63 million) on Tuesday.
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Pakistan selector and ex-captain Misbah resigns after coach sacked
Pakistan cricket selector and ex-captain Misbah-ul-Haq resigned following the shock sacking of red-ball head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed in the wake of successive Test defeats to England, sources told AFP Tuesday.
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Former Peru minister last-minute contender for UN labour agency helm
The UN labour agency chief will face two challengers for his job after a former Peruvian foreign minister entered the race at the last minute, the final candidate list showed Tuesday.
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Shein flattens on Hong Kong debut facing global headwinds
Fast-fashion retailer Shein made a tepid Hong Kong debut on Tuesday, having raised US$1.7 billion in a high-profile initial public offering.
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Messi legacy will 'live forever', says Beckham
David Beckham said Lionel Messi's "legacy will live forever" after the Argentina legend announced his retirement from international football.
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