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Stalingrad: 80 years ago, a victory that changed World War II

Stalingrad: 80 years ago, a victory that changed World War II

The Battle of Stalingrad, which turned the tide of World War II 80 years ago when German forces capitulated to the Red Army, remains a powerful symbol of patriotism in Russia as it presses its war in Ukraine.

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New Wallabies coach Eddie Jones declares 'I'm not the messiah'

New Wallabies coach Eddie Jones declares 'I'm not the messiah'

New Wallabies coach Eddie Jones on Tuesday declared that he's "not the messiah", but he is aiming to win this year's World Cup in France.

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After drought, winter rains revive Iraq's famed marshlands

After drought, winter rains revive Iraq's famed marshlands

Black buffaloes wade through the waters of Iraq's Mesopotamian marshes, leisurely chewing on reeds. After years of drought, winter rains have brought some respite to herders and livestock in the famous wetlands.

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Bonza airline launches budget flights in Australia

Bonza airline launches budget flights in Australia

A new Australian budget airline, Bonza, launched its first flight Tuesday, promising cheap tickets, onboard craft beer, snags (sausages) and a relaxed approach to crew uniforms.

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IMF lifts 2023 growth forecast with boost from China reopening

IMF lifts 2023 growth forecast with boost from China reopening

EMBARGOED. HOLD HOLD HOLD.

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Youth symphony vies for a Grammy with debut album

Youth symphony vies for a Grammy with debut album

When the New York Youth Symphony recorded its debut album during the pandemic's dark early days, violinist Jessica Jeon was just 12 years old.

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Peru tourism industry in 'free fall' as Machu Picchu closed by protests

Peru tourism industry in 'free fall' as Machu Picchu closed by protests

Decked out in helmet, belt, gold-plated armor and sandals, Juan Pablo Huanacchini Mamani gazes out vacantly from the Ollantaytambo Inca ruins in Peru.

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Samsung quarterly profits plunge to 8 year low on demand slump

Samsung quarterly profits plunge to 8 year low on demand slump

Samsung Electronics said Tuesday that its fourth-quarter operating profits plunged nearly 70 percent, the biggest drop in more than eight years, as the global economic slowdown dealt a blow to electronics and chips sales.

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Boeing to deliver last 747, the plane that democratized flying

Boeing to deliver last 747, the plane that democratized flying

Boeing is set to officially bid farewell to the original jumbo jet, the 747, as it makes its final commercial delivery of an aircraft that democratized flying and serves US presidents.

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Is there life on Mars? Maybe, and it could have dropped its teddy

Is there life on Mars? Maybe, and it could have dropped its teddy

Yogi, Paddington and Winnie the Pooh, move over. There's a new bear in town. Or on Mars, anyway.

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