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Indonesia leader reshuffles cabinet weeks before leaving office

Indonesia leader reshuffles cabinet weeks before leaving office

Indonesian President Joko Widodo reshuffled his cabinet on Monday just weeks before he steps down in an effort to ease the transition to his successor, Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto, his office said.

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Sinner edges past Zverev to meet Tiafoe in Cincinnati final

Sinner edges past Zverev to meet Tiafoe in Cincinnati final

Jannik Sinner ended his losing streak against Alexander Zverev with a 7-6 (11/9), 5-7, 7-6 (7/4) win on Sunday to set up a final in the Cincinnati Open against American Francis Tiafoe.

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Apes to stay at home as Malaysia tweaks 'orangutan diplomacy'

Apes to stay at home as Malaysia tweaks 'orangutan diplomacy'

Malaysia is inviting countries that buy its palm oil to adopt orangutans but leave them in their natural habitat, local media reported, tweaking a plan that originally sought to send some abroad.

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France bids farewell to screen legend Alain Delon

France bids farewell to screen legend Alain Delon

As tributes for film legend Alain Delon poured in from around the globe following his death at 88, France was preparing on Monday its farewell to one of its greatest stars.

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Government cronies co-opt beloved Hungary lakeside, locals warn

Government cronies co-opt beloved Hungary lakeside, locals warn

Ringed by once-free beaches and green parks, Hungary's Lake Balaton has delighted generations of holidaymakers -- but now, locals warn, private developers are fencing off the sandy bays for rich visitors, with the nationalist government's blessing.

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Asian markets get week off to largely positive start

Asian markets get week off to largely positive start

Asian markets mostly rose Monday following last week's strong performance, with traders focused on a closely followed meeting of central bank chiefs where the Federal Reserve's Jerome Powell is due to deliver a key speech.

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Chinese, Philippine ships collide near hotspot reef in South China Sea

Chinese, Philippine ships collide near hotspot reef in South China Sea

Chinese and Philippine vessels collided on Monday during a confrontation near a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, the two countries said.

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Indonesia leader to reshuffle cabinet weeks before leaving office

Indonesia leader to reshuffle cabinet weeks before leaving office

Indonesian President Joko Widodo will reshuffle his cabinet on Monday just weeks before he steps down in an effort to ease the transition to his successor, Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto, his office said.

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Sinner edges past Zverev to reach Cincinnati final

Sinner edges past Zverev to reach Cincinnati final

Jannik Sinner ended his losing streak against Alexander Zverev with a 7-6 (11/9), 5-7, 7-6 (7/4) win on Sunday which took him into the final of the Cincinnati Open.

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Harris arrives in Chicago to star at Democratic convention

Harris arrives in Chicago to star at Democratic convention

Kamala Harris arrived in Chicago on Sunday ahead of her star turn at the Democratic National Convention, perhaps the most pivotal moment yet for her short but stunning election campaign against Donald Trump.

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