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Journalists, Bolsonaro's 'enemy,' eye post-election Brazil

Journalists, Bolsonaro's 'enemy,' eye post-election Brazil

After four years being called "liars," "scum" and worse by President Jair Bolsonaro, journalists in Brazil are ready for a return to civility -- but also wary of what awaits the press under his election rival Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

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Pickleball phenomenon takes over New York

Pickleball phenomenon takes over New York

A game that's easy to pick up and more accessible than tennis, pickleball is all the rage in New York, as the sport snags investors and grows increasingly professionalized across the United States.

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US would know if Russia prepares nuclear strike: experts

US would know if Russia prepares nuclear strike: experts

The United States would almost certainly discover ahead of time if Russia was preparing a nuclear strike on Ukraine, and Moscow might very well want it known, nuclear weapons experts say.

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After devastating Florida, Hurricane Ian rakes South Carolina

After devastating Florida, Hurricane Ian rakes South Carolina

Deadly Hurricane Ian, one of the most powerful storms ever to hit the United States, roared into South Carolina on Friday, delivering a powerful second punch after walloping Florida.

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North Korea fires ballistic missiles, fourth time this week

North Korea fires ballistic missiles, fourth time this week

North Korea fired two ballistic missiles early Saturday, South Korea's military said, the nuclear-armed country's fourth such launch this week as Seoul, Tokyo and Washington ramp up joint military drills to counter Pyongyang.

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The Burkina strongman kicked out in a coup

The Burkina strongman kicked out in a coup

Burkina Faso strongman Lieutenant-Colonel Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba came to power in a military coup eight months ago.

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Carreras stars as Newcastle end Bristol's unbeaten Premiership start

Carreras stars as Newcastle end Bristol's unbeaten Premiership start

Argentina wing Matteo Carreras scored two tries as Newcastle ended Bristol's unbeaten start to the English Premiership rugby union season with a 30-15 win on Friday.

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Coup in Burkina Faso as military officers dismiss junta leader

Coup in Burkina Faso as military officers dismiss junta leader

Military officers on Friday said they had dismissed the leader of Burkina Faso's junta, in the country's second coup this year.

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Russia vetoes UN bid against Ukraine annexations as China abstains

Russia vetoes UN bid against Ukraine annexations as China abstains

Russia on Friday vetoed a Western bid at the UN Security Council to condemn its annexations of Ukrainian territory but found no support, with China and India abstaining.

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Hull sack manager Arveladze hours before Luton defeat

Hull sack manager Arveladze hours before Luton defeat

Hull City dismissed manager Shota Arveladze just hours before their English second-tier fixture against Luton on Friday.

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