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Pakistan deploys army to quell riots over ex-PM Khan's arrest

Islamabad (AFP) - Troops were deployed in Pakistan's capital on Thursday after the arrest of former prime minister Imran Khan triggered two days of violent protests by his supporters.

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Two more handed suspended jail terms in Tokyo Olympics scandal

Tokyo (AFP) - Two Japanese businessmen were handed suspended prison sentences on Thursday in the latest convictions in a bribery scandal surrounding the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

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Indonesia's Widodo says no real progress on Myanmar peace plan

Labuan Bajo (Indonesia) (AFP) - Southeast Asian nations have made "no significant progress" on implementing a peace plan aimed at ending bloodshed in Myanmar, Indonesian President Joko Widodo said Thursday, as a summit ended.

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Iraqi Kurds keep nervous eye on Turkish election race

Arbil (Iraq) (AFP) - As Turkey's presidential vote nears, Iraqi Kurds are keeping a close watch on the tightest electoral battle yet for Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the outcome of which could have major security and economic implications for their region.

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Imran Khan's U-turn from military's man to army critic

Islamabad (AFP) - Former prime minister Imran Khan has gone from being the chosen one to a thorn in the side of Pakistan's military -- long considered the nation's political power brokers.

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Winds of change buffet Iran's wooden boat building tradition

Qeshm (Iran) (AFP) - Iranian captain Hassan Rostam has braved the Strait of Hormuz aboard his lenj for four decades, but now watches with despair as the wooden ships are being replaced by cheaper, faster boats.

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Australian minister heads to China seeking 'unimpeded' trade

Sydney (AFP) - Australia's trade minister flew to Beijing on Thursday on a mission to demolish Chinese import barriers after years of punishing sanctions and unofficial bans.

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European Parliament votes on curbs for ChatGPT and other AI

Brussels (AFP) - EU lawmakers hold a crucial vote Thursday towards setting restrictions on how AI such as ChatGPT can be used in the European Union.

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Basketball's other globe-trotters do battle in Southeast Asia

Phnom Penh (AFP) - If someone had told Lester Prosper back in 2011 that the then-NBA hopeful would one day play for Indonesia, he would have told them they were "crazy".

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Indonesia's Widodo says limited progress on Myanmar peace plan

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Inflation-fighting Bank of England eyes 12th rate hike

London (AFP) - The Bank of England is forecast Thursday to deliver its twelfth straight interest rate hike as it seeks to dampen high inflation but risks worsening a cost-of-living crisis.

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Asian markets struggle as traders unmoved by US inflation data

Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets were mixed Thursday as investors shrugged at data showing US inflation fell further but only marginally, suggesting the Federal Reserve still had much to do in its battle against rising prices.

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Streaming giants battle for anime supremacy

Tokyo (AFP) - From R-rated sci-fi to teen biker gang adventures, streaming platforms are locked in an intensifying battle for dominance in one of the entertainment sector's hottest and most lucrative mediums: anime.

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French gastronomy facing huge logistical challenge for Olympics

Paris (AFP) - France's vaunted gastronomy will be put to the ultimate test when organisers of the 2024 Paris Olympics have to feed 15,000 athletes.

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California's wet winter sparks a new gold rush

Placerville (United States) (AFP) - Albert Fausel has been scouring the rivers of Placerville, California for decades in search of gold.But the task has never been easier, nor the haul bigger, thanks to recent torrential rains.

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Migrants turn themselves in at US border as Trump-era rule expires

Brownsville (United States) (AFP) - Jimmy Munoz had just turned himself in to US border police after crossing the Rio Grande from Mexico, the contours of the river still visible on the distant green plain.

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Yoshida draws on World Cup 'fight' to help Schalke beat the drop

Berlin (AFP) - Schalke head to league leaders Bayern Munich on Saturday in the midst of an extraordinary relegation escape act, with more than a little help from centre-back and captain Maya Yoshida.

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Fans in frenzy as Beyonce kicks off concert tour

Stockholm (AFP) - Ecstatic Beyonce fans sang and danced in feverish excitement in Stockholm Wednesday as the superstar kicked off her first solo tour in seven years with a futuristic spectacle featuring a lunar rover, an airborne horse and wall-to-wall rhinestones.

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Embiid, Giannis, Doncic, Tatum named to All-NBA First Team

New York (AFP) - NBA Most Valuable Player Joel Embiid of Philadelphia, Milwaukee's Giannis Antetokounmpo, Dallas star Luka Doncic and Boston's Jayson Tatum were among those named Wednesday to the All-NBA First Team.

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Jones finalises Wallabies staff ahead of 'smash and grab' World Cup bid

Sydney (AFP) - Wallabies coach Eddie Jones hired former Castres boss Pierre-Henry Broncan and London Irish's Brad Davis on Thursday to complete his backroom staff ahead of a "smash and grab" bid for the World Cup in France.

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Ex-Raiders receiver pleads guilty over deadly 2021 crash

Las Vegas (AFP) - Former Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III faces up to 10 years in jail after striking a plea deal on Wednesday to charges stemming from a 2021 drink-driving car crash that left a woman dead, prosecutors said.

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Pakistan calls out army to quell riots over ex-PM Khan's arrest

Islamabad (AFP) - Pakistan's political turmoil intensified late Wednesday with violent nationwide protests swelling and the government deploying the military as former prime minister Imran Khan was remanded in custody for eight days on fresh corruption charges following his dramatic detention.

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'One small step' left for Inzaghi's Champions League final dream

Milan (AFP) - Simone Inzaghi can already see his Inter Milan team in next month's Champions League final after an impressive 2-0 win over local rivals AC Milan in the last four on Wednesday.

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Disney Plus sheds subscribers for second straight quarter

New York (AFP) - Subscribers to Disney Plus fell for the second straight quarter, the company said on Wednesday, though it stemmed financial losses as it competes with Netflix for viewers.

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Crises from Ukraine to banking await G7 finance ministers

Niigata (Japan) (AFP) - Support for war-torn Ukraine will top the agenda at G7 finance talks on Thursday, but ministers and central bankers will also weigh concerns ranging from banking uncertainty to US debt default fears.

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