Families gather for mass cremation of Thai nursery victims
Devastated families in Thailand gathered Tuesday for the cremation of their loved ones, killed in a nursery massacre that claimed 36 lives -- including 24 children.
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France threatens to break refinery blockades in strike standoff
The French government on Tuesday threatened to forcibly break blockades of refineries and oil depots, which have been paralysed by striking workers, as motorists continued to besiege petrol stations in the hope of filling their tanks.
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Silicon Valley billionaire Milner renounces Russian citizenship
Billionaire Silicon Valley investor Yuri Milner said Monday he had renounced his Russian citizenship.
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BoE widens action on 'UK financial stability' fears
The Bank of England on Tuesday unveiled yet more measures aimed at calming markets rocked by a UK budget as it warned over risks to the nation's financial stability.
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New Zealand outlines plans to tax livestock burps, farts
New Zealand on Tuesday unveiled plans to tax the greenhouse gas emissions from farm animals, in a controversial proposal designed to tackle climate change.
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Allen smacks six sixes as New Zealand power past Pakistan
Finn Allen showed his form ahead of the Twenty20 World Cup by top-scoring for New Zealand with a disciplined batting display in their nine-wicket romp over Pakistan in Christchurch on Tuesday in the tri-series.
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New York fetes French Nobel literature winner Ernaux
French author and feminist figure Annie Ernaux received a standing ovation at a New York bookstore on Monday as the recent Nobel literature prize winner attended a cultural event to speak about her career and writing.
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Israel says close to 'historic' maritime deal with Lebanon
Israel said Tuesday it was close to a "historic" deal with Lebanon to resolve a long-running dispute over their border in Mediterranean waters that boast rich gas reserves, after a US-drafted proposal met Israeli "demands".
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Allen powers New Zealand to T20 victory over Pakistan
Finn Allen showed his form ahead of the Twenty20 World Cup by top-scoring for New Zealand with a disciplined batting display in their nine-wicket romp over Pakistan in Christchurch on Tuesday in the tri-series.
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US Supreme Court to hear case of Texas man on death row
The US Supreme Court will hear an appeal Tuesday from a Texas man on death row who maintains his innocence and whose case has drawn the attention of celebrities, lawmakers and millions of Americans.
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