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Brazil's Lula raises Russia war mediation with China, UAE

Brazil's Lula raises Russia war mediation with China, UAE

Brazil's president on Sunday said he had discussed joint mediation for Russia's war in Ukraine with China and the United Arab Emirates, accusing the United States and Europe of prolonging the conflict.

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At least 56 civilians killed as Sudan battles rage for second day

At least 56 civilians killed as Sudan battles rage for second day

Fighting in Sudan raged for a second day Sunday after battles between rival generals in control since their 2021 coup killed at least 56 civilians and wounded hundreds more people, sparking international alarm.

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China's economy expected to rebound as zero-Covid era fades

China's economy expected to rebound as zero-Covid era fades

China is expected to announce an economic rebound on Tuesday, when Beijing releases its first quarterly GDP figures since abolishing growth-sapping Covid restrictions late last year.

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Portland crush Seattle, St. Louis hammer Cincinnati

Portland crush Seattle, St. Louis hammer Cincinnati

The Portland Timbers triumphed in the 'Cascadia derby' on Saturday, thumping the Seattle Sounders 4-1 while St. Louis City crushed Cincinnati 5-1 to move to the top of the overall standings.

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'Not our friends': Anger with Russia builds in Armenia

'Not our friends': Anger with Russia builds in Armenia

Standing in a busy street flanked by green sycamores near Yerevan's Opera House, Artur Sargsyan says Russia is an unreliable partner and Armenia should look for allies elsewhere.

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New Zealand captain Cane hailed for his Super Rugby form

New Zealand captain Cane hailed for his Super Rugby form

The Waikato Chiefs believe All Blacks captain Sam Cane is rediscovering his best form after the evergreen flanker turned in another impressive performance for the Super Rugby Pacific leaders.

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G7 pledges to quit fossil fuels faster, but no new deadline

G7 pledges to quit fossil fuels faster, but no new deadline

The G7 pledged on Sunday to quit fossil fuels faster and urged other countries to follow suit, but failed to agree to any new deadlines on ending polluting power sources like coal.

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At least 56 civilians killed in Sudan clashes

At least 56 civilians killed in Sudan clashes

Fighting in the Sudanese capital raged into the early hours of Sunday after a day of deadly battles between paramilitaries and the regular army that left at least 56 people dead and nearly 600 wounded.

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Australia's Kim wins LPGA Lotte Championship after playoff

Australia's Kim wins LPGA Lotte Championship after playoff

Australia's Grace Kim won the LPGA's Lotte Championship on Saturday after triumphing in a three-woman playoff in Oahu, Hawaii to give the 22-year-old her first tour triumph.

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G7 pledges to quit fossil fuels faster, no new deadline

G7 pledges to quit fossil fuels faster, no new deadline

The G7 pledged on Sunday to speed up the phase-out of fossil fuels and urged other countries to do the same, but did not set any new deadlines on the exit from polluting energy sources such as coal.

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