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Japan coach wary of 'extremely difficult' Asian Cup group

Tokyo (AFP) - Coach Hajime Moriyasu said Japan want to build on their World Cup success by recapturing the Asian Cup -- but must first survive an "extremely difficult" group.

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Cash-strapped Lebanese soldiers moonlight as mechanics, waiters

Tripoli (Lebanon) (AFP) - A crushing economic crisis in Lebanon has impelled members of the security forces to take on side hustles to get by, raising concerns about security in the eastern Mediterranean country.

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Women dance to their own beat in China's nightclubs

Shanghai (AFP) - Tired of Shanghai club nights dominated by men, where a woman's appearance often matters as much as her musical skills, Eloise Fan has created an underground space where women DJs are free to shine.

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Disinformation adds dark note to pivotal Turkish election

Istanbul (AFP) - The clip lasted 14 seconds, presented by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as proof that his rival in Sunday's election was running "hand in hand" with outlawed Kurdish militants.

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Asian markets struggle as easing inflation fails to boost optimism

Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets fluctuated Friday as traders weighed a range of issues including US debt ceiling hopes, high-level talks between Washington and Beijing, banking sector uncertainty and more signs of a slowing economy.

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Clock ticks towards midnight change to US migrant rules

El Paso (United States) (AFP) - The clock ticked towards the expiry Thursday of pandemic-era rules that have shuttered the US southern border to asylum seekers, with thousands queuing in Mexico in the hope of claiming refuge under an uncertain new regime.

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'I could die too': Ukraine's war widows on the front line

Karlivka (Ukraine) (AFP) - Svitlana Povar knew her husband would not approve when she enlisted in Ukraine's military and deployed to the embattled Donetsk region, where fighting with Russian forces is fiercest.

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YouTuber who staged plane crash faces up to 20 years jail: US officials

Los Angeles (AFP) - A YouTuber pilot who bailed out midair and deliberately sent his plane crashing into the ground to bolster viewing numbers on his channel could be jailed for up to 20 years, US authorities said Thursday.

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The long wait is over: New 'Zelda' hits shelves

Tokyo (AFP) - A six-year wait came to an end for "Zelda" fans across the world on Friday as Nintendo released the long-awaited next instalment of its 40-year-old gaming saga.

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Brazil's internet bill row, explained

Rio de Janeiro (AFP) - Messaging app Telegram calls it an "attack on democracy," Google says it "seriously threatens free speech" -- but what exactly is in Brazil's controversial measure to regulate disinformation online?

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What's the 14th Amendment and can it help avert a debt crisis?

Washington (AFP) - US President Joe Biden has been considering the "14th Amendment" option to avert a debt ceiling crisis, as the deadline to resolve an impasse on lifting the borrowing limit fast approaches.

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Philippine drug trafficking charge against Duterte critic dismissed

Manila (AFP) - Jailed Philippine human rights campaigner Leila de Lima was acquitted Friday on one of two remaining drug trafficking charges filed against her under the Rodrigo Duterte administration, putting her a step closer to freedom.

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Pakistan ex-PM Khan to appear in court after 'unlawful' arrest

Islamabad (AFP) - Detained former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan was due to appear in court on Friday, after the Supreme Court ruled unlawful his arrest this week that triggered deadly clashes across the country.

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Business owners in Cuba implore Biden to implement aid pledge

Havana (AFP) - Hundreds of Cuban tradespeople and independent owners of small businesses on Thursday sent a letter to President Joe Biden urging him to follow through with promised US assistance to the island's struggling private sector.

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Top European leagues: Where they stand

Paris (AFP) - Europe's top leagues are nearing the end of the season, with titles, places in Europe and safety from relegation up for grabs.

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Danty returns for La Rochelle ahead of Champions Cup final

Paris (AFP) - France centre Jonathan Danty and back row muscle Yoan Tanga and Levani Botia are set to return from injury to bolster La Rochelle's Top 14 hopes on Saturday, a week before the Atlantic coast side take on Leinster in the Champions Cup final.

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Dortmund turn to bitter rivals Schalke to keep title dream alive

Berlin (AFP) - Borussia Dortmund's Bundesliga title bid may require the assistance of an unlikely ally, with fierce rivals Schalke making the trip to face league leaders Bayern Munich on Saturday.

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Messi set for return as PSG farewell looms

Paris (AFP) - Lionel Messi is in line to return for Paris Saint-Germain for Saturday's Ligue 1 game at home to Ajaccio after a club-imposed suspension for going on an unauthorised trip to Saudi Arabia.

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Elon Musk says new Twitter chief has been hired

San Francisco (AFP) - Elon Musk on Thursday said he has hired someone to replace him as boss of Twitter and its newly named X Corporation parent.

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Astronomers puzzled by 'largest' ever cosmic explosion

Paris (AFP) - Astronomers said on Friday they have identified the "largest" cosmic explosion ever observed, a fireball 100 times the size of our Solar System that suddenly began blazing in the distant universe more than three years ago.

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Man City eye finish line as Liverpool chase top four spot

London (AFP) - Manchester City can take a giant stride towards a third consecutive Premier League title by beating Everton this weekend but rejuvenated Arsenal have not given up hope of springing a surprise.

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Kim seizes LPGA Founders Cup lead with four-birdie run

New York (AFP) - South Korea's Kim Sei-young, seeking her first LPGA victory since 2020, fired a bogey-free six-under par 66 to grab a one-stroke lead after Thursday's opening round of the Founders Cup.

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US Marine faces manslaughter charge in death of NY subway rider

New York (AFP) - New York prosecutors will charge a US Marine -- who allegedly caused the chokehold death of a homeless man on the city subway -- with manslaughter, a spokesman said Thursday.

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Sudan warring sides make humanitarian promise but no truce

Riyadh (AFP) - Sudan's warring military factions signed a commitment to respect humanitarian principles in their spiralling conflict late Thursday but they did not reach a ceasefire in talks described by US diplomats as difficult.

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Windies recall Paul and Motie for World Cup qualifiers

Miami (AFP) - West Indies have recalled all-rounder Keemo Paul and left-arm spinner Gudakesh Motie for the World Cup qualifiers in Zimbabwe in June and July.

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