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Venezuela's state bank announces partial share sale

Venezuela's state bank announces partial share sale

Venezuela's state bank said on Wednesday it would sell up to 10 percent of its shares as part of the government's plan to inject capital into public companies struggling due to a lack of investment.

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Grief turns to anger after gunman murders 21 at Texas school

Grief turns to anger after gunman murders 21 at Texas school

Grief at the massacre of 19 small children at an elementary school in Texas spilled into confrontation Wednesday, as angry questions mounted over gun control -- and whether this latest tragedy could have been prevented.

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Ousted PM Khan leads protest march to Pakistan capital

Ousted PM Khan leads protest march to Pakistan capital

Pakistan's ousted prime minister Imran Khan on Thursday arrived in the capital Islamabad with a convoy of thousands of supporters for a major rally the new government has attempted to shut down, with clashes breaking out between police and protesters.

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Afghan male TV presenters wear masks in protest against Taliban

Afghan male TV presenters wear masks in protest against Taliban

Seconds before he presents a news bulletin, Afghan television anchor Nisar Nabil puts on a black mask as a symbolic protest against the Taliban authorities for ordering women presenters to cover their faces on air.

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In Davos, Ukraine says it 'badly' needs rocket systems

In Davos, Ukraine says it 'badly' needs rocket systems

Ukraine's foreign minister said Wednesday his country "badly" needed multiple launch rocket systems to match Russian firepower as he pressed Western allies for heavy weapons at the World Economic Forum in the Swiss Alps.

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US files formal trade complaint against Canada over dairy

US files formal trade complaint against Canada over dairy

The United States on Wednesday filed a second formal trade complaint against Canada over Ottawa's dairy import policies, which Washington says harms American producers.

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PGA Champion Thomas back to work after Southern Hills triumph

PGA Champion Thomas back to work after Southern Hills triumph

Justin Thomas is getting right back to work after his "unfathomable" victory at the PGA Championship at Southern Hills on Sunday.

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'I was planning my holiday,' says Zverev after French Open escape

'I was planning my holiday,' says Zverev after French Open escape

World number three Alexander Zverev admitted he was planning his holidays as he stared at potential disaster at the French Open on Wednesday.

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French Open day 4: Who said what

French Open day 4: Who said what

Who said what on the fourth day of the 2022 French Open at Roland Garros on Wednesday:

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Alcaraz, Zverev pull off French Open escapes as Djokovic cruises

Alcaraz, Zverev pull off French Open escapes as Djokovic cruises

Spanish teenage sensation Carlos Alcaraz and third seed Alexander Zverev both saved a match point in five-set French Open thrillers, while reigning champion Novak Djokovic eased into the third round Wednesday.

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