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Palestinian films 'more important than ever', directors say in Cannes

Palestinian films 'more important than ever', directors say in Cannes

Veteran Palestinian film director Rashid Masharawi was abroad when the Gaza war broke out last year, so he decided to hand over the camera to other filmmakers still inside the besieged territory.

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Thousands bid farewell to Iran's Raisi ahead of burial

Thousands bid farewell to Iran's Raisi ahead of burial

Thousands marched in Iran on Thursday on the final day of funeral rites for president Ebrahim Raisi, who will be laid to rest in his hometown days after dying in a helicopter crash.

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China's military surrounds Taiwan as 'punishment'

China's military surrounds Taiwan as 'punishment'

China on Thursday encircled Taiwan with naval vessels and military aircraft in war games aimed at punishing the self-ruled island after its new president vowed to defend democracy.

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France's Macron urges calm in riot-hit New Caledonia

France's Macron urges calm in riot-hit New Caledonia

France's president made a long-haul trip to the restive Pacific territory of New Caledonia on Thursday, urging a "return to peace" after deadly rioting, and vowing thousands of military reinforcements will be deployed for "as long as necessary".

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Kohli still hungry and evolving, says Bengaluru coach Flower

Kohli still hungry and evolving, says Bengaluru coach Flower

An IPL title has eluded Virat Kohli for 17 years, but Royal Challengers Bengaluru coach Andy Flower praised the star cricketer for his enduring "hunger" for the game.

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S. Korea president announces record $19 bn plan to boost chip industry

S. Korea president announces record $19 bn plan to boost chip industry

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Thursday announced a record $19-billion-dollar support plan for the country's crucial semiconductor industry.

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What are the costs behind Trump's economic proposals?

What are the costs behind Trump's economic proposals?

Republican former president Donald Trump once dubbed himself a "Tariff Man" seeking to boost government coffers.

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Doncic and Irving lead Mavs to game one win over Minnesota

Doncic and Irving lead Mavs to game one win over Minnesota

Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving combined for 63 points as the Dallas Mavericks won game one of the Western Conference finals with a 108-105 victory at the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday.

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S. Korea 'monk' DJ ditches robe to avoid Singapore ban

S. Korea 'monk' DJ ditches robe to avoid Singapore ban

A controversial South Korean DJ "monk" will avoid a ban in Singapore by performing in the city-state without his robe or any religious references, a nightclub hosting him said Thursday.

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S.Korea president announces record $19bn plan to boost chip industry

S.Korea president announces record $19bn plan to boost chip industry

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Thursday announced a record $19-billion-dollar support plan for the country's crucial semiconductor industry.

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