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Bunker-cafe on Korean border paints image of peace

Tunics & turbans: Afghan students don Taliban-imposed uniforms

Asian markets struggle as trade war hits China factory activity

Norwegian success story: Bodo/Glimt's historic run to a European semi-final

Spurs attempt to grasp Europa League lifeline to save dismal season

Thawing permafrost dots Siberia with rash of mounds

S. Korea prosecutors raid ex-president's house over shaman probe: Yonhap

Filipino cardinal, the 'Asian Francis', is papal contender

Samsung Electronics posts 22% jump in Q1 net profit

Pietro Parolin, career diplomat leading race to be pope

Nuclear submarine deal lurks below surface of Australian election

Real Madrid's Rudiger banned for six matches after Copa final red

Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger was banned on Tuesday for six matches after hurling an object at the referee during the Copa del Rey final.

Firmino, Toney fire Al Ahli into AFC Champions League final

Roberto Firmino and Ivan Toney helped fire Al Ahli into the final of the AFC Champions League Elite with a fiery 3-1 victory against fellow Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal on Tuesday.

Maximum respect for Barca but no fear: Inter's Inzaghi

Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi said he and his team respect Barcelona but are not afraid of them, ahead of their Champions League semi-final duel on Wednesday.

Trump signals relief on auto tariffs as industry awaits details

The White House said Tuesday it will soften tariffs on automakers, sparking optimism in Detroit whose car manufacturing industry has been on tenterhooks awaiting details on President Donald Trump's fast-evolving policy.

Cuban court revokes parole of two prominent dissidents

Cuba's Supreme Court said Tuesday it had revoked the parole of opposition leader Jose Daniel Ferrer who was released under a landmark deal Havana struck with former US President Joe Biden.

Narine leads from the front as Kolkata trump Delhi in IPL

West Indies' Sunil Narine put in a fine all-round performance to keep holders Kolkata Knight Riders alive in the IPL with a tense 14-run win over Delhi Capitals on Tuesday.

Amazon says never planned to show tariff costs, after White House backlash

Retail giant Amazon insisted Tuesday it had never approved a proposal -- slammed by the White House -- to show consumers how much US tariffs add to each price tag.

Djokovic to miss Italian Open

Record 24-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic will not take part in the Italian Open in Rome from May 7-18, tournament organisers announced Tuesday.

Trossard starts for Arsenal in Champions League semi against PSG

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta opted to select Leandro Trossard in his attack for the Champions League semi-final first leg against Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday.

Carney vows to lead 'united Canada' against Trump after election win

Prime Minister Mark Carney pledged Tuesday to confront President Donald Trump with the "overwhelming positive force" of a united Canada after a dramatic election win that earned the Liberal Party a new term in power.

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