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Hopes of Western refuge sink for Afghans in Pakistan

Hopes of Western refuge sink for Afghans in Pakistan

In their Pakistan safehouse, Shayma and her family try to keep their voices low so their neighbours don't overhear their Afghan mother tongue.

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'Real' Greek farmers fume over EU subsidies scandal

'Real' Greek farmers fume over EU subsidies scandal

Thessaloniki farmer Anna Aivazidi's blood boils when she thinks of the huge sums siphoned off in a major EU farm subsidy scandal.

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Trump to see Zelensky and lay out dark vision of UN

Trump to see Zelensky and lay out dark vision of UN

Donald Trump meets Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday as patience wears thin on Russia, at a UN summit where the US president is expected to offer a dark take on the future of the world body.

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US lawmaker warns of military 'misunderstanding' risk with China

US lawmaker warns of military 'misunderstanding' risk with China

The leader of a US congressional delegation to China warned Tuesday of the "risk of a misunderstanding" between the two countries' militaries as advances in defence technology move at breakneck speed.

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Emery seeks Europa League lift with Villa as Forest end long absence

Emery seeks Europa League lift with Villa as Forest end long absence

Unai Emery will hope a return to the Europa League this week serves as the spark plug that ignites Aston Villa's season, while Nottingham Forest embark on their first European campaign in 30 years.

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Egypt frees activist Alaa Abdel Fattah after Sisi pardon

Egypt frees activist Alaa Abdel Fattah after Sisi pardon

Prominent British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abdel Fattah was released from prison in Cairo, his family said on Tuesday, prompting an emotional reunion with his loved ones after a pardon from President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.

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Gibbs, Montgomery doubles as Lions rampage over Ravens

Gibbs, Montgomery doubles as Lions rampage over Ravens

The Detroit Lions produced a rampant defensive display to help set up a 38-30 road victory over the Baltimore Ravens in a heavyweight NFL showdown on Monday.

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Asian markets struggle as focus turns to US inflation

Asian markets struggle as focus turns to US inflation

Asian markets struggled Tuesday to track another record day on Wall Street, with traders now awaiting the release of US inflation data that could dictate Federal Reserve policy in coming weeks.

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Schools shut, flights cancelled as Typhoon Ragasa nears Hong Kong

Schools shut, flights cancelled as Typhoon Ragasa nears Hong Kong

Hong Kong shut schools and cancelled flights on Tuesday as Super Typhoon Ragasa was set to slam into the financial centre with a force that officials warned would be among the most destructive in the city's recent history.

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Maverick Georgian designer Demna debuts for Gucci in Milan

Maverick Georgian designer Demna debuts for Gucci in Milan

Maverick Georgian designer Demna makes his debut for Gucci at Milan Fashion Week on Tuesday with a film of a family of Italian characters bursting with attitude, as the house pledged a "new era" its history.

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