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Asian markets drop again as traders prepare for CPI, earnings

Asian markets drop again as traders prepare for CPI, earnings

Asian markets on Wednesday resumed the losses that have characterised the year so far, following a tepid lead from Wall Street as traders prepare for the release of key inflation data and start of earnings season.

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Swiatek targets Australian Open glory as Osaka returns

Swiatek targets Australian Open glory as Osaka returns

Iga Swiatek is in scintillating form as she seeks a maiden Australian Open crown, but she could face a stiff test from defending champion Aryna Sabalenka while two-time winner Naomi Osaka is making her comeback.

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Game on: UK campus looks to turbocharge esports

Game on: UK campus looks to turbocharge esports

Rows of super-powerful computers fill a classroom in northeast England, their LED-lit keyboards, mice and headsets washing the space in a futuristic blue glow.

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Cubans fear worsening inflation as fuel price to soar 500%

Cubans fear worsening inflation as fuel price to soar 500%

Already under the yoke of inflation and product scarcity, many Cubans don't know how they will cope with a new 500-percent surge in the fuel price.

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At CES tech show, seeking robots neither too human nor too machine

At CES tech show, seeking robots neither too human nor too machine

With big, expressive eyes, elfin ears and adorable cooing, Miroka and Miroki could be an apparition from your favorite cartoon.

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In state of 'internal armed conflict', Ecuador vows to 'neutralize' gangs

In state of 'internal armed conflict', Ecuador vows to 'neutralize' gangs

Ecuador's president gave orders Tuesday to "neutralize" criminal gangs after gunmen opened fire in a TV studio and bandits threatened random executions on a second day of terror in the violence-riddled country.

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Green to play against West Indies, Renshaw recalled for Australia

Green to play against West Indies, Renshaw recalled for Australia

Australian allrounder Cameron Green will start the first Test against the West Indies, selectors said Wednesday, but who replaces David Warner as opener remains to be seen.

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US stocks mostly fall as Tokyo hits 33-year high

US stocks mostly fall as Tokyo hits 33-year high

US and European stocks markets mostly retreated Tuesday as a rebound at the start of the week lost steam amid investor worries about the growth outlook.

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Bad day in space: Moon mission fails and NASA program delayed

Bad day in space: Moon mission fails and NASA program delayed

A private US lunar lander mission is doomed to fail, and NASA pushes back plans to return astronauts to the Moon.

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Boeing CEO: Alaska Airlines incident 'our mistake,' vows transparency

Boeing CEO: Alaska Airlines incident 'our mistake,' vows transparency

Boeing Chief Executive Dave Calhoun took responsibility for a near-catastrophic Alaska Airlines incident Tuesday, vowing "complete transparency" as the aviation giant tries to pivot from its latest crisis.

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