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As Philippines picks up from Usagi, a fresh storm bears down

As Philippines picks up from Usagi, a fresh storm bears down

Typhoon Usagi blew out of the Philippines early Friday as another dangerous storm drew closer, threatening an area where scores were killed by flash floods and landslides just weeks ago, the weather service said.

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Tropical Storm Sara pounds Honduras with heavy rain

Tropical Storm Sara pounds Honduras with heavy rain

Tropical Storm Sara dumped heavy rains with the potential to cause disastrous flooding Thursday as it churned inland along the northeastern coast of Honduras.

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Pepi gives Pochettino win for USA in Jamaica

Pepi gives Pochettino win for USA in Jamaica

A fifth-minute goal from Ricardo Pepi gave Mauricio Pochettino's United States a 1-0 win over Jamaica in their CONCACAF Nations League quarter-final, first-leg on Thursday.

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'Hell to heaven' as China reignite World Cup hopes with late winner

'Hell to heaven' as China reignite World Cup hopes with late winner

China's long-suffering football fans went from "hell to heaven" after a dramatic 1-0 win in Bahrain reignited the country's hopes of reaching the World Cup for only a second time.

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Rebel attacks keep Indian-run Kashmir on the boil

Rebel attacks keep Indian-run Kashmir on the boil

Ambushes, firefights and a market grenade blast: headline-grabbing attacks in Indian-run Kashmir are designed to challenge New Delhi's bid to portray normality in the disputed territory, Indian security officials say.

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New Zealand challenge 'immense but fantastic' for France

New Zealand challenge 'immense but fantastic' for France

Fabien Galthie's France welcome in-form New Zealand on Saturday to Paris with the hosts hoping to build on the victories they chalked up in the their two most recent meetings with the All Blacks.

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Under pressure England boss Borthwick in Springboks' spotlight

Under pressure England boss Borthwick in Springboks' spotlight

England coach Steve Borthwick leads his side into Saturday's match against world champions South Africa at Twickenham in desperate need of a win as he bids to end a four-game losing streak.

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All Blacks plan to nullify 'freakish' Dupont, says Lienert-Brown

All Blacks plan to nullify 'freakish' Dupont, says Lienert-Brown

New Zealand centre Anton Lienert-Brown described France scrum-half Antoine Dupont as a "freakish player" ahead of the teams' clash in Paris on Saturday.

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TikTok makes AI driven ad tool available globally

TikTok makes AI driven ad tool available globally

TikTok on Thursday began letting all marketers on its platform use an artificial intelligence-powered tool for generating marketing clips, becoming the latest platform to let advertisers tap into the technology.

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Japan growth slows as new PM readies stimulus

Japan growth slows as new PM readies stimulus

Japan's growth slowed in the third quarter, official data showed Friday, as Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba seeks to jumpstart the world's fourth-largest economy.

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