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Seoul fires warning shots as N. Korean soldiers cross border again

Seoul fires warning shots as N. Korean soldiers cross border again

Dozens of North Korean soldiers briefly crossed the heavily fortified border Tuesday but retreated after warning shots were fired, Seoul said, the second such incident in two weeks as Pyongyang reinforces its frontiers with the South.

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Pressure on cholera vaccine stocks 'decreasing': Gavi alliance

Pressure on cholera vaccine stocks 'decreasing': Gavi alliance

A resurgence of cholera across Africa has driven an urgent need for more vaccine doses, but stock shortages have hampered the fight against the increasing outbreaks of the deadly disease.

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India to interview 'sole candidate' Gambhir for coaching job: reports

India to interview 'sole candidate' Gambhir for coaching job: reports

Gautam Gambhir is in pole position to become India's next head coach after media reports said Tuesday that he was the only applicant for the high-profile post.

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Celine Dion offers a portrait of resilience in vulnerable documentary

Celine Dion offers a portrait of resilience in vulnerable documentary

Celine Dion vowed Monday her "passion as a performer will never disappear," despite health struggles she says are still just a small part of her monumental story.

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Boeing CEO to face Capitol Hill grilling

Boeing CEO to face Capitol Hill grilling

Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun will likely face tough questions Tuesday when a Senate panel grills the executive on safety problems, manufacturing missteps and alleged efforts to intimidate whistleblowers.

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West Indies thrash Afghanistan in final T20 World Cup group game

West Indies thrash Afghanistan in final T20 World Cup group game

Nicholas Pooran was run out agonisingly short of a maiden T20 World Cup hundred as a rampant West Indies humbled Afghanistan by 104 runs in a clash of unbeaten teams on Monday.

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Finals defeat can be springboard for Mavs: Doncic

Finals defeat can be springboard for Mavs: Doncic

Dallas star Luka Doncic was still absorbing the bitter blow of NBA Finals defeat, but one big lesson from the Mavericks 4-1 loss to the Boston Celtics was already clear.

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Past pain inspired Celtics says Tatum

Past pain inspired Celtics says Tatum

Jayson Tatum said the bitter sting of past postseason defeats powered the Boston Celtics to their record-breaking 18th NBA championship title on Monday against the Dallas Mavericks.

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New Zealand Super Rugby player, 25, dies after 'medical event'

New Zealand Super Rugby player, 25, dies after 'medical event'

Otago Highlanders back Connor Garden-Bachop has died aged 25 after an unspecified "medical event", New Zealand Rugby said on Tuesday.

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Australia flags concern over 'ham-fisted' China diplomats

Australia flags concern over 'ham-fisted' China diplomats

Australia voiced concern Tuesday about the "ham-fisted" actions of two Chinese diplomats at a press event, tarnishing a highly touted visit in which Premier Li Qiang has sought to celebrate trade and friendship.

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