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Mongolia failed to cooperate in Putin arrest: ICC

Mongolia failed to cooperate in Putin arrest: ICC

The International Criminal Court on Thursday accused member state Mongolia of failing to arrest Russian President Vladimir Putin during a trip there last month, and referred the matter for further action.

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Chocolates for Nemo as Davies prepares for Vendee Globe

Chocolates for Nemo as Davies prepares for Vendee Globe

Sailors can be a superstitious bunch and Sam Davies, one of 40 skippers to set off next month on the Vendee Globe solo round-the-world yacht race, is no different.

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Harris showcases Springsteen in star-studded swing state stop

Harris showcases Springsteen in star-studded swing state stop

Kamala Harris will stage a star-studded rally Thursday alongside Barack Obama and rock legend Bruce Springsteen, as she launches a series of battleground state concerts to juice support in the final days of a nail-biting US presidential election.

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World already 'paying terrible price' for climate inaction: Guterres

World already 'paying terrible price' for climate inaction: Guterres

Humanity is 'paying a terrible price' for inaction on global warming, with time running out to correct the course and avoid climate disaster, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said Thursday.

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IMF chief seeks more details on BRICS payments system plans

IMF chief seeks more details on BRICS payments system plans

The IMF wants to know more about a cross-border payments system discussed by the BRICS group of countries this week and aimed at boosting non-dollar transactions, the Fund's managing director said Thursday.

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Sales of new US homes at highest level in over a year

Sales of new US homes at highest level in over a year

Sales of new homes in the United States last month exceeded analyst expectations Thursday, logging the fastest pace in more than a year on the back of cooler mortgage rates.

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Paris aid conference raises $800m for Lebanon aid

Paris aid conference raises $800m for Lebanon aid

A Paris conference Thursday on aid for conflict-stricken Lebanon raised around $800 million for humanitarian aid but saw little diplomatic progress as fighting continues between Israel and Hezbollah.

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Austrian lawmakers elect first far-right parliament president

Austrian lawmakers elect first far-right parliament president

Austrian lawmakers on Thursday elected for the first time a far-right politician as parliament president despite the Jewish community criticising the nominee for having paid "hommage to Nazi criminals".

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American Airlines reports loss on costs from new labor contract

American Airlines reports loss on costs from new labor contract

American Airlines reported a loss Thursday on costs connected to a new labor contract, but described travel demand as solid as it lifted its full-year earnings forecast.

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Smith and late wickets rescue England in third Pakistan Test

Smith and late wickets rescue England in third Pakistan Test

England fought back to reduce Pakistan to 73-3 on the first day of the series-deciding third Test in Rawalpindi Thursday, after off-spinner Sajid Khan took six wickets.

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