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LGBTQ Iraqis fear dark days ahead after anti-gay law

LGBTQ Iraqis fear dark days ahead after anti-gay law

When Saif Ali fled Iraq last year to escape threats and abuse over his sexual orientation, he always dreamed of someday returning.

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King Charles III resumes public duties as he fights cancer

King Charles III resumes public duties as he fights cancer

King Charles III on Tuesday makes his first official public appearance since being diagnosed with cancer, after doctors said they were "very encouraged" by the progress of his treatment.

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Terzic repays Dortmund faith before PSG semi-final clash

Terzic repays Dortmund faith before PSG semi-final clash

Borussia Dortmund coach Edin Terzic faces Paris Saint-Germain in Wednesday's Champions League semi-final first leg enjoying a rare spell of certainty in the job.

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Samsung says Q1 operating profits soar nearly tenfold on-year

Samsung says Q1 operating profits soar nearly tenfold on-year

Samsung Electronics said Tuesday that its first-quarter operating profits had risen nearly tenfold year-on-year -- a 931.8 percent increase -- amid recovering chip prices and growing demand.

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Columbia suspends students after call to end Gaza camp unheeded

Columbia suspends students after call to end Gaza camp unheeded

Student demonstrators at Columbia University, the epicenter of pro-Palestinian protests that have erupted at US colleges, began to be suspended on Monday after defying an ultimatum to disperse.

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US, Mexico withdraw joint bid for 2027 Women's World Cup: official

US, Mexico withdraw joint bid for 2027 Women's World Cup: official

The United States and Mexico withdrew their joint bid for the 2027 Women's World Cup on Monday, just weeks before FIFA is due to vote to award the tournament at a meeting in Bangkok.

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Ex-NSA employee who tried to spy for Russia sentenced to 21 years

Ex-NSA employee who tried to spy for Russia sentenced to 21 years

A cyber specialist who briefly worked at the top secret US National Security Agency (NSA) was sentenced to more than 21 years in prison on Monday for attempting to spy for Russia, the Justice Department said.

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Spain PM Sanchez walks back from resignation threat

Spain PM Sanchez walks back from resignation threat

Spain's Pedro Sanchez said Monday he would stay on as prime minister after threatening to stand down over what he denounced as a campaign of political harassment by the right.

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Lewandowski treble fires Barca to Valencia win

Lewandowski treble fires Barca to Valencia win

Robert Lewandowski hit a second-half hat-trick to power Barcelona to an entertaining 4-2 win over 10-man Valencia on Monday in La Liga.

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Vardy leads Leicester to Championship title

Vardy leads Leicester to Championship title

Jamie Vardy scored twice as Leicester celebrated their promotion to the Premier League in style on Monday with a 3-0 win at Preston that secured the Championship title.

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