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Asian markets mixed ahead of key Fed announcement

Asian markets mixed ahead of key Fed announcement

Asian markets were mixed Tuesday as traders shifted nervously while awaiting the Federal Reserve's policy decision and the release of US inflation data, while the euro struggled to recover from a sell-off fuelled by political uncertainty in Europe.

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England expect stiff challenge from Japan with Jones in charge

England expect stiff challenge from Japan with Jones in charge

Steve Borthwick has warned his England side not to underestimate a Japan team coached by mentor Eddie Jones ahead of their Test in Tokyo later this month.

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Singapore Airlines offers $10,000 to passengers hurt by turbulence

Singapore Airlines offers $10,000 to passengers hurt by turbulence

Singapore Airlines said Tuesday it has offered $10,000 compensation to passengers who suffered minor injuries on a flight hit by violent turbulence last month and will discuss higher payouts with those more badly hurt.

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Tourists get taste of old Japan at hidden 'snack bars'

Tourists get taste of old Japan at hidden 'snack bars'

Down a Tokyo street lined with bright signs, up narrow stairs and behind a windowless door is a "snack bar" long cherished by regulars but hidden from tourists -- until now.

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Spotted? Indian police say leopard-like animal at swearing-in was cat

Spotted? Indian police say leopard-like animal at swearing-in was cat

As India's government took the oath of office at the presidential palace flanked by honour guards, a fleeting sight was spotted -- an apparently leopard-like animal prowling past.

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Brumbies ready to beat the Blues in Super Rugby semi-finals

Brumbies ready to beat the Blues in Super Rugby semi-finals

ACT Brumbies captain Allan Alaalatoa says his team must learn from their previous Super Rugby defeats in New Zealand to succeed in Friday's crunch semi-final at the Auckland Blues.

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Jordan hosts emergency aid summit for war-torn Gaza

Jordan hosts emergency aid summit for war-torn Gaza

Jordan hosts a summit Tuesday on the urgent humanitarian response for Palestinians enduring more than eight months of devastating war in Gaza, where the United Nations has warned of looming famine.

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Canada faces scourge of rising car thefts

Canada faces scourge of rising car thefts

Montreal-area resident Zachary Siciliani discovered recently that his car had simply disappeared -- likely in one of a rash of vehicle thefts in Canada.

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Tesla turns up charm ahead of investor vote on huge Musk pay plan

Tesla turns up charm ahead of investor vote on huge Musk pay plan

Electric automaker Tesla has launched a charm offensive to try to coax shareholders to vote Thursday for billionaire CEO Elon Musk's giant pay package, after the windfall was nixed in court.

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UK's Sunak to unveil manifesto promising 'financial security'

UK's Sunak to unveil manifesto promising 'financial security'

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is due to unveil his Conservative party manifesto on Tuesday, promising voters "financial security" ahead of the general election as the Tories lag far behind Labour in polls.

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