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Liberians mull second presidential term for football legend Weah

Liberians mull second presidential term for football legend Weah

Liberians head to the polls Tuesday to decide whether to hand former footballer George Weah a second term as president despite a controversial record, or to elect political veteran Joseph Boakai despite his age.

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Indigenous writer Ailton Krenak, postponing the end of the world

Indigenous writer Ailton Krenak, postponing the end of the world

The year was 1987, Brazil was just exiting a long military dictatorship, and Indigenous writer Ailton Krenak stood before the country's constitutional assembly in a pristine white suit, smearing black paint across his face.

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Australia aims to follow USA in 'building' FIFA's Club World Cup

Australia aims to follow USA in 'building' FIFA's Club World Cup

Australia's football chief James Johnson believes his country can help FIFA turn their new Club World Cup into a global success as he seeks get in the driving seat for the bidding process.

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1962 Ferrari auctioned for $51.7 mn in New York: Sotheby's

1962 Ferrari auctioned for $51.7 mn in New York: Sotheby's

A 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO sports car sold for $51.7 million in New York on Monday, making it the second most expensive car ever sold at auction, Sotheby's said.

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Zverev overpowers Alcaraz, Medvedev prevails in ATP Finals Russian derby

Zverev overpowers Alcaraz, Medvedev prevails in ATP Finals Russian derby

Alexander Zverev battled back from a set down to beat Carlos Alcaraz 6-7 (3/7), 6-3, 6-4 at the ATP Finals on Monday as Daniil Medvedev won a Russian derby against Andrey Rublev in straight sets 6-4, 6-2.

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Indonesian president urges Biden to help end Gaza 'atrocities'

Indonesian president urges Biden to help end Gaza 'atrocities'

Indonesian President Joko Widodo urged US President Joe Biden during a visit to the White House on Monday to do more to end "atrocities" in Gaza and help bring about a ceasefire.

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Biden urges protection of Gaza hospital as conditions worsen

Biden urges protection of Gaza hospital as conditions worsen

Hundreds of people stranded in Gaza's biggest hospital were enduring "inhuman" conditions on Monday while heavy fighting raged around them, a doctor inside said, as US President Joe Biden urged Israel to "protect" the facility.

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Global stocks on cautious footing before key US inflation data

Global stocks on cautious footing before key US inflation data

Wall Street stocks finished mixed on Monday while European markets recovered from heavy selling last week, as traders awaited key US inflation data amid concerns over the prospect of another interest rate hike next month.

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Residents get brief return to volcano-risk Icelandic town

Residents get brief return to volcano-risk Icelandic town

From Christmas gifts to sheep, residents forced from an Icelandic town damaged by hundreds of earthquakes in recent days were able to briefly return on Monday to retrieve their belongings, authorities said.

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Sustainable development on the menu as APEC finance chiefs meet

Sustainable development on the menu as APEC finance chiefs meet

Economic development and environmental action need to march hand in hand if the world is to successfully combat global warming, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Monday at the start of major global meeting.

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