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Indigenous Bolivian women take up taekwondo against gender-based violence

Indigenous Bolivian women take up taekwondo against gender-based violence

A violent attack by would-be robbers steered Bolivian Lidia Mayta towards the martial art of taekwondo. Three years later, she helps train other Indigenous women to defend themselves against rampant gender-based violence in the South American country.

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China's leaders set five percent growth goal, raise military budget in 2024

China's leaders set five percent growth goal, raise military budget in 2024

China will on Tuesday set a goal of five percent gross domestic product (GDP) growth and raise the military budget by over seven percent in 2024, an official copy of a government work report seen by AFP showed.

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Broncos cut veteran NFL quarterback Russell Wilson

Broncos cut veteran NFL quarterback Russell Wilson

The Denver Broncos said Monday the team has released veteran quarterback Russell Wilson, drawing a line under one of the most calamitous deals in NFL history.

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US VP voices Gaza concerns in talks with Netanyahu rival

US VP voices Gaza concerns in talks with Netanyahu rival

US Vice President Kamala Harris expressed "deep concern" over the situation faced by Gaza's civilians in talks Monday with Benny Gantz, an Israeli war cabinet member and top rival of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

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Inter beat Genoa to take further step towards Serie A title

Inter beat Genoa to take further step towards Serie A title

Serie A leaders Inter Milan beat Genoa 2-1 on Monday to move 15 points clear of second-placed Juventus as they search a 20th league title.

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Police charge Chelsea star Sam Kerr with 'racially aggravated offence'

Police charge Chelsea star Sam Kerr with 'racially aggravated offence'

Chelsea and Australian women's football star Sam Kerr has been charged with a "racially aggravated offence" in Britain following a dispute involving a police officer, London's Metropolitan Police said Tuesday.

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Arsenal hit Sheff Utd for six to set record scoring streak

Arsenal hit Sheff Utd for six to set record scoring streak

Arsenal entered the record books as a 6-0 demolition of Sheffield United on Monday kept the Gunners on Liverpool and Manchester City's tails in the Premier League title race.

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Ex-Twitter execs sue Musk for unpaid severance

Ex-Twitter execs sue Musk for unpaid severance

Former top executives of Twitter sued Elon Musk on Monday saying he has failed to pay them nearly $130 million after the billionaire took over the social media company and dismissed them.

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American Airlines orders 260 jets from Airbus, Boeing, Embraer

American Airlines orders 260 jets from Airbus, Boeing, Embraer

American Airlines unveiled a large order on Monday of narrow-body planes from European giant Airbus, Brazil's Embraer and Boeing, including a model from the US giant that has yet to be certified.

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Fresh Israeli claims against UN aid agency as US ups pressure

Fresh Israeli claims against UN aid agency as US ups pressure

Israel and the main Palestinian aid agency traded accusations of "terrorism" and torture on Monday, after Israel's top ally the United States stepped up pressure for a halt in fighting between Israel and Hamas militants.

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