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Key moments in the saga of former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn

Key moments in the saga of former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn

From his shock detention to an audacious escape from Japan hidden in an audio-equipment box, the rollercoaster saga of former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn has grabbed headlines worldwide.

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Committee investigating Capitol assault believes Trump broke law

Committee investigating Capitol assault believes Trump broke law

The legislative panel probing the assault on the US Capitol by a mob of then-president Donald Trump's supporters alleged in a court filing Wednesday that he and his allies took part in a criminal conspiracy to overturn the 2020 election.

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China's Congress to focus on boosting slowing economy

China's Congress to focus on boosting slowing economy

A property downturn, slowing economy and war in Ukraine loom large over this week's annual convening of China's legislature, with policymakers expected to focus on shoring up faltering growth.

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Kazakhstan imports look to keep Russian accent on Davis Cup

Kazakhstan imports look to keep Russian accent on Davis Cup

Defending champions Russia may have been expelled from the Davis Cup, but the pariah state can still have an impact on this year's final thanks to a Russian-dominated Kazakhstan team.

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Australia orders 200,000 to flee floods moving towards Sydney

Australia orders 200,000 to flee floods moving towards Sydney

Australia's emergency services ordered 200,000 people to flee from the path of a wild storm that lurched towards Sydney Thursday after killing 13 people in more than a week of record-setting floods along the east coast.

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Equities rise as Powell soothes rate fears, oil presses higher

Equities rise as Powell soothes rate fears, oil presses higher

Asian stocks rose Thursday after Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell said the bank would hike interest rates gradually to fight inflation, though oil marched higher as the Ukraine conflict continues to roil energy markets.

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'Heavy hearts' as foreign players and coaches quit Russian clubs

'Heavy hearts' as foreign players and coaches quit Russian clubs

As the invasion of Ukraine continues, foreign players and coaches are fleeing Russian football, handball and basketball clubs.

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Ukraine official Twitter-shaming firms to action over invasion

Ukraine official Twitter-shaming firms to action over invasion

Ukraine's vice prime minister has been calling out big tech companies by name on Twitter to push them to penalize Russia over its invasion -- and it's having an impact.

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Mutilated bodies, gang wars shock once-peaceful Ecuador

Mutilated bodies, gang wars shock once-peaceful Ecuador

A headless body discarded in the street. Two corpses dangling from a bridge. An intensifying drug war has shocked once-peaceful Ecuador with scenes of horrific violence.

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Australia suffer Covid blow on eve of Women's World Cup

Australia suffer Covid blow on eve of Women's World Cup

Australia's star all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner has tested positive for Covid-19 on the eve of the Women's Cricket World Cup and will miss the opening two matches, officials said Thursday.

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