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127 perish in Rwanda flooding, landslides

Kigali (AFP) - At least 127 people have died as floods and landslides engulfed several parts of Rwanda after torrential rains, destroying homes and cutting off roads, the presidency said Wednesday.

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Dry run for Ryder Cup captain Donald at Italian Open

Milan (AFP) - European Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald will get a close look at the course for this year's edition over the coming weekend at the Italian Open.

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Blinken says skeptical of Moscow claims after drone 'attack'

Washington (AFP) - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday he is highly skeptical of any allegations made by Russia, after Moscow claimed Kyiv had launched a drone attack on the Kremlin.

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Alcaraz defeats Khachanov to reach Madrid Open semis

Madrid (AFP) - Defending champion and world number two Carlos Alcaraz defeated Karen Khachanov 6-4, 7-5 on Wednesday to reach the Madrid Open semi-finals.

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Raducanu out of French Open, Wimbledon after surgery

London (AFP) - Emma Raducanu said on Wednesday she will miss the French Open and Wimbledon as the British number one recovers from hand and ankle surgery.

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Cricket chiefs recommend fines for players in Yorkshire racism scandal

London (AFP) - England cricket chiefs on Wednesday recommended fines totalling £37,000 ($46,000) for players charged in connection with the explosive Yorkshire racism scandal.

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Stocks steady, dollar dips before Fed rate decision

London (AFP) - European and US stock markets steadied and the dollar dropped Wednesday ahead of the Federal Reserve's latest decision on US interest rates.

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Russia accuses Ukraine of attempted Kremlin drone attack on Putin

Moscow (AFP) - Russia said Wednesday it had shot down two drones at President Vladimir Putin's Kremlin residence in what it called a Ukrainian "terrorist" assassination attempt.

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US pick Ajay Banga confirmed as new World Bank president

Washington (AFP) - The World Bank confirmed Wednesday that Ajay Banga will be its next president, handing him the reins at a pivotal time as it looks to reshape its role to better address climate change.

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Fastest women's bowler Ismail retires from international cricket

Cape Town (AFP) - South African fast bowler Shabnim Ismail, who is credited with sending down the quickest delivery in women's cricket, announced her retirement from the international game on Wednesday.

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127 perish as flooding hits Rwanda

Kigali (AFP) - At least 127 people have died as floods and landslides engulfed several parts of Rwanda after torrential rains, destroying homes and cutting off roads, the presidency said Wednesday.

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'Remarkable' Alzheimer's drug reduces cognitive decline, study shows

Washington (AFP) - US pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly on Wednesday announced its experimental Alzheimer's drug significantly slowed cognitive and functional decline, results hailed as "remarkable" by experts despite some patients experiencing serious side effects.

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PSG set for Messi divorce after suspending superstar

Paris (AFP) - Paris Saint-Germain's relationship with Lionel Messi is set to end after two underwhelming years following the French champions' decision to suspend the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner for going on an unauthorised trip to Saudi Arabia.

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Brazil police search Bolsonaro's home

Brasília (AFP) - Police in Brazil searched ex-president Jair Bolsonaro's home and seized his cell phone Wednesday in an investigation into allegations of falsifying Covid-19 vaccination records, an allegation the far-right vaccine skeptic denied.

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UN chief says 'we failed' to stop Sudan war as clashes break truce

Khartoum (AFP) - The UN chief on Wednesday said "we failed" to stop war from erupting in Sudan, where persistent fighting between rival generals undermined efforts to firm up a truce.

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New York becomes first US state to ban gas in new buildings

New York (AFP) - New York has become the first US state to pass a law banning gas stoves and other fossil fuels in most new buildings, in a victory for environmental activists.

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Iran's Raisi praises Assad 'victory' on landmark Syria visit

Damascus (AFP) - Visiting Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on Wednesday hailed Syria's Bashar al-Assad for overcoming sanctions and achieving "victory" in the country's 12-year-long civil war, in which Tehran has been a major ally.

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In east Ukraine, Belarusians fight Russia's 'dictatorship'

Near Bakhmut (Ukraine) (AFP) - In eastern Ukraine, a few soldiers bustle around an old Soviet mortar stuck in the mud.All Belarusian volunteers, they have taken up arms against Russia's invasion to fight for democracy.

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Russia blames Ukraine for foiled drone attack aimed at Putin

Moscow (AFP) - Russia said Wednesday it had shot down two drones aimed at President Vladimir Putin's Kremlin residence in what it called a Ukrainian "terrorist" assassination attempt.

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Truce ends Gaza cross-border fire sparked by prisoner death

Gaza City (Palestinian Territories) (AFP) - An uneasy truce between Israel and Gaza militants was holding Wednesday following a major exchange of cross-border fire sparked by the death in custody of a Palestinian prisoner on hunger strike.

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Chennai-Lucknow clash washed out, with Dhoni teasing fans about IPL 'swansong'

Lucknow (India) (AFP) - Former Indian skipper M.S.Dhoni on Wednesday teased fans about whether this IPL would be his last, before the T20 tournament witnessed its first washout of the season with the match between Chennai Super Kings and Lucknow Super Giants called off.

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Russian captain, 2 Georgians taken by pirates off Gabon

Libreville (AFP) - The Russian skipper of a US-owned bulk carrier was kidnapped along with two of his officers, both Georgian, when their vessel was attacked by pirates outside a Gabonese port, officials said Wednesday.

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Olympic medal-winning sprinter Tori Bowie dies aged 32

Los Angeles (AFP) - Tori Bowie, the 100m silver medallist at the 2016 Rio Olympics and the 2017 world champion, has died at the age of 32, USA Track and Field and her management company said on Wednesday.

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'Remarkable' Alzheimer drug reduces cognitive decline, results show

Washington (AFP) - US drugmaker Eli Lilly on Wednesday announced its experimental Alzheimer's drug significantly slowed cognitive and functional decline, results hailed as "remarkable" by experts.

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Stocks rise, dollar lower before Fed rate decision

London (AFP) - European and US stock markets advanced and the dollar dropped Wednesday with all eyes on the Federal Reserve's latest decision on US interest rates.

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