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Civilians flee, Kremlin 'concerned' after Ukraine border clashes

Civilians flee, Kremlin 'concerned' after Ukraine border clashes

Moscow on Tuesday voiced deep concern on the second day of the most serious armed incursion to date over its border with Ukraine, after explosive strikes forced civilians to flee.

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Russian PM in China for talks with Xi, business forum

Russian PM in China for talks with Xi, business forum

Russia's prime minister on Tuesday hailed economic ties with China during a visit in which he will meet with President Xi Jinping and ink a series of trade deals.

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'Lord of the Rings' composer Howard Shore dreams his scores

'Lord of the Rings' composer Howard Shore dreams his scores

Oscar-winning composer Howard Shore has scored landmark hits from "Silence of the Lambs" to "Lord of the Rings". He says the music emerges from his dreams.

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Russia energy exports to China to grow by 40 percent: deputy PM

Russia energy exports to China to grow by 40 percent: deputy PM

Russian energy deliveries to China were set to grow by 40 percent this year, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said Tuesday, as Moscow seeks to deepen ties with Beijing in the face of Western sanctions.

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Australia fetes India's Modi as 'the boss'

Australia fetes India's Modi as 'the boss'

Australia offered Narendra Modi a rock-star welcome Tuesday, lavishing praise on the Indian leader during a visit heavy on trade and light on criticism.

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IMF says UK economy to grow this year in big U-turn

IMF says UK economy to grow this year in big U-turn

The IMF on Tuesday delivered a major U-turn on its forecast for the UK economy, saying it expected growth this year, just one month after predicting a contraction.

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Blasts in Sudan's capital dim hopes for latest ceasefire deal

Blasts in Sudan's capital dim hopes for latest ceasefire deal

Explosions again shook Sudan's capital on Tuesday, dimming hopes that a US and Saudi-brokered humanitarian ceasefire will take hold on the ground after more than five weeks of fighting.

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'Hundreds of thousands' of free tickets pledged for Games opening ceremony

'Hundreds of thousands' of free tickets pledged for Games opening ceremony

Hundreds of thousands of people will be able to watch the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics for free, organisers stressed Tuesday amid ongoing criticism about the price of tickets for next year's event.

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TikTok 'confident' of stopping Montana ban: CEO

TikTok 'confident' of stopping Montana ban: CEO

TikTok is confident of stopping a ban in the US state of Montana, its CEO said on Tuesday, after the Chinese-owned social media app launched a legal challenge.

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In Niger, France tests out new strategy for Africa operation

In Niger, France tests out new strategy for Africa operation

It's not yet dawn but dozens of troops from Niger and France's legendary Foreign Legion are boarding a French C-130 military transport plane, each weighed down with gear.

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