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Greek women fight for 'right to the truth' over abuse and violence

Greek women fight for 'right to the truth' over abuse and violence

When Elli was sexually assaulted by her older brother when she was 11, the young Greek girl had a stark decision to make in a country where a patriarchal culture still dominates.

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International rescuers join search for Vanuatu quake survivors

International rescuers join search for Vanuatu quake survivors

Overseas rescuers joined a hunt for survivors in the rubble of shattered buildings in earthquake-struck Vanuatu on Thursday, with officials saying the toll of nine dead is set to rise.

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France's Macron in cyclone-hit Mayotte to assess devastation

France's Macron in cyclone-hit Mayotte to assess devastation

French President Emmanuel Macron is set to arrive in Mayotte Thursday to assess the devastation wrought by Cyclone Chido on the Indian Ocean archipelago, as rescuers race to search for survivors and supply desperately needed aid.

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Storm fears overshadow India coast decades after tsunami

Storm fears overshadow India coast decades after tsunami

The deadly tsunami that swamped India's southern coast two decades ago was a one-off disaster, but storms that are growing ever more intense spark panic each time howling gales whip up waves.

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'At least 100 North Koreans killed' fighting for Russia: Seoul

'At least 100 North Koreans killed' fighting for Russia: Seoul

At least 100 North Koreans deployed to support Russia's war effort in Ukraine have been killed since entering combat in December, South Korean lawmaker Lee Seong-kweun told reporters Thursday.

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Asian stocks track Wall St down after Fed forecast, BoJ hits yen

Asian stocks track Wall St down after Fed forecast, BoJ hits yen

Asian markets sank Thursday following a severe sell-off on Wall Street that came after the Federal Reserve halved its rates outlook, while the yen weakened as the Bank of Japan decided against a hike.

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Yen drops as Bank of Japan maintains key interest rate

Yen drops as Bank of Japan maintains key interest rate

The yen weakened against the dollar Thursday after the Bank of Japan kept borrowing costs unchanged, extending a retreat for the currency that came after the Federal Reserve forecast fewer rate cuts.

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Asian markets track Wall St rout as Fed pares rate-cut forecast

Asian markets track Wall St rout as Fed pares rate-cut forecast

Asian markets sank Thursday and the dollar held gains following a severe sell-off on Wall Street that came after the Federal Reserve halved its rates outlook and boss Jerome Powell warned officials' focus was back on fighting inflation.

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With spate of lawsuits, Trump goes after US media

With spate of lawsuits, Trump goes after US media

In his first post-election news conference, President-elect Donald Trump vowed to "straighten out" the "corrupt" US press.

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Jasprit Bumrah: The India sling king who's revelling in Australia

Jasprit Bumrah: The India sling king who's revelling in Australia

With his "slingshot" delivery and ability to unsettle the world's best batsmen, India's Jasprit Bumrah is widely regarded as one of cricket's greatest fast bowlers.

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