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Rescuers climb Philippine volcano to reach plane crash site

Rescuers climb Philippine volcano to reach plane crash site

Philippine rescue teams began climbing an active volcano Tuesday in a "very risky operation" to reach the wreckage of a small plane that crashed at the weekend, officials said.

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Israel parliament gives initial approval to judicial reform bill

Israel parliament gives initial approval to judicial reform bill

The Israeli parliament backed a key part of a controversial judicial overhaul at first reading Tuesday despite protests across the country against a bill critics see as a threat to democracy.

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Asian markets mostly fall with rates set to go higher

Asian markets mostly fall with rates set to go higher

Asian markets swung lower Tuesday, with traders trying to gauge the outlook for the US economy as they price in more interest rate hikes than previously predicted.

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Injured Warner ruled out of India tour as Australia problems grow

Injured Warner ruled out of India tour as Australia problems grow

Australia opening batsman David Warner will return home from India and miss the last two Tests after an elbow fracture and concussion, Cricket Australia said Tuesday.

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Ukrainian soldiers take German tank course in double time

Ukrainian soldiers take German tank course in double time

For 12 hours a day and six days a week, a few hundred Ukrainian soldiers are cramming an intensive course on operating tanks in Germany, knowing full well they have no time to waste.

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Taiwan to bolster military ties with United States: President Tsai

Taiwan to bolster military ties with United States: President Tsai

Taiwan will boost military exchanges with the United States to curb "authoritarian expansionism", President Tsai Ing-wen said Tuesday after meeting with visiting US lawmakers.

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The precious rucksacks key to unlocking Ukrainian kids' war trauma

The precious rucksacks key to unlocking Ukrainian kids' war trauma

As refugees flooded over the Romanian border nearly a year ago, one thing struck British-Ukrainian volunteer Anna Shevchenko -- every child was carrying a little rucksack.

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How the war in Ukraine has changed Germany

How the war in Ukraine has changed Germany

Chancellor Olaf Scholz took just days to announce seismic shifts in Germany's military, foreign and economic policies after Russia invaded Ukraine.

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Energy firms not doing enough to cut methane: IEA

Energy firms not doing enough to cut methane: IEA

Oil and gas companies are not doing enough to cut methane emissions, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said Tuesday, despite high energy prices making abatement measures mostly pay for themselves.

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Zimbabwean opposition girds for 'rough' election

Zimbabwean opposition girds for 'rough' election

His name is whispered on the streets of the Zimbabwean capital Harare, or said behind hands cupped over mouths.

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