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Bank of Japan keeps interest rates unchanged

Bank of Japan keeps interest rates unchanged

The Bank of Japan kept interest rates on hold Thursday at 0.5 percent, warning of lingering economic "high uncertainties" linked to US trade tariffs.

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Impoverished Filipinos forge a life among the tombstones

Impoverished Filipinos forge a life among the tombstones

In teeming Manila, where poverty runs deep and millions lack adequate shelter, some of the living have found refuge among the dead.

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Jokic posts fourth straight triple-double as Nuggets rout Pelicans

Jokic posts fourth straight triple-double as Nuggets rout Pelicans

Nikola Jokic bagged his fourth straight triple-double to start the NBA season on Wednesday to lead the Denver Nuggets to a 122-88 rout of the New Orleans Pelicans.

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Trump, Xi talks wrap up with outcome unclear

Trump, Xi talks wrap up with outcome unclear

Crunch talks between US President Donald Trump and China's Xi Jinping focused on their trade war wrapped up in under two hours Thursday with no immediate public comment from either leader on whether progress was made.

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UN calls for end to Sudan siege after mass hospital killings

UN calls for end to Sudan siege after mass hospital killings

UN chief Antonio Guterres called for an immediate end to military escalation in Sudan on Thursday after reports that more than 460 people were shot dead in a maternity hospital by paramilitary forces.

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Teenage Australian cricketer dies after being hit by ball

Teenage Australian cricketer dies after being hit by ball

A promising 17-year-old Australian cricketer died on Thursday after being struck by a ball, with his family saying they were "utterly devastated".

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As Russia advances on Kupiansk, Ukrainians fear second occupation

As Russia advances on Kupiansk, Ukrainians fear second occupation

Devastated by years of Russian attacks, the nine-storey buildings that dot the skyline of Kupiansk in northeast Ukraine now "stand like black candles", local Vitaly Bardas recalled.

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Trade truce in balance as Trump meets 'tough negotiator' Xi

Trade truce in balance as Trump meets 'tough negotiator' Xi

US President Donald Trump and China's leader Xi Jinping opened on Thursday their first face-to-face meeting in six years, seeking a truce to end a trade war that has roiled the world economy.

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China to send youngest astronaut, mice on space mission this week

China to send youngest astronaut, mice on space mission this week

The crew for China's next manned flight to the Tiangong space station will include the country's youngest ever astronaut to undertake a space mission, authorities said Thursday, as well as four lab mice.

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Yesavage gem carries Blue Jays to brink of World Series as Dodgers downed

Yesavage gem carries Blue Jays to brink of World Series as Dodgers downed

A dazzling 12-strikeout display from rookie pitcher Trey Yesavage carried the Toronto Blue Jays to a 6-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday to leave the Canadian franchise one win away from a first World Series title in 32 years.

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