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French MPs vote to enshrine abortion right in constitution

French MPs vote to enshrine abortion right in constitution

France's lower house of parliament overwhelmingly approved Tuesday a measure to inscribe abortion as a "guaranteed freedom" in the constitution, a pledge made by President Emmanuel Macron last year.

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Biden says he's decided response to Jordan attack

Biden says he's decided response to Jordan attack

US President Joe Biden said Tuesday he had decided on a response to a drone strike that killed three American troops in Jordan, while insisting he did not want a wider war in the Middle East.

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Broadway legend Chita Rivera dead at 91

Broadway legend Chita Rivera dead at 91

Chita Rivera -- a singer, dancer and actress who lit up Broadway stages over six decades in such shows as "West Side Story" and "Chicago" as one of the foremost entertainers of her generation -- died Tuesday, her publicist said. She was 91.

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US snaps back sanctions on Venezuela, which denounces 'blackmail'

US snaps back sanctions on Venezuela, which denounces 'blackmail'

The United States warned Tuesday it was ready to snap back sanctions on Venezuela's vital oil industry unless opponents of President Nicolas Maduro are allowed to run against him, as the leftist government vowed to hit back through migration.

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Stand-in keeper Jo leads South Korea into Asian Cup quarter-finals

Stand-in keeper Jo leads South Korea into Asian Cup quarter-finals

Second-choice goalkeeper Jo Hyeon-woo was South Korea's hero as they beat Saudi Arabia 4-2 on penalties on Tuesday to set up an Asian Cup quarter-final with Australia.

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Deep sea explorer says may have found Amelia Earhart's plane

Deep sea explorer says may have found Amelia Earhart's plane

A deep sea exploration company has released a sonar image they say may be the remains of the plane of Amelia Earhart, the famed American aviatrix who disappeared over the Pacific Ocean in 1937.

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S. Korea set up Australia clash, Uzbeks plot Asian Cup 'surprise'

S. Korea set up Australia clash, Uzbeks plot Asian Cup 'surprise'

Son Heung-min's South Korea came back from the dead to beat Saudi Arabia 4-2 on penalties on Tuesday and join dark horses Uzbekistan in the Asian Cup quarter-finals.

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French rookie Wemby a mid-season sales star for NBA

French rookie Wemby a mid-season sales star for NBA

French rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs has been an NBA souvenir sales star according to mid-season rankings released Tuesday by the league.

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Sinayoko scores as Mali set up AFCON clash with Ivory Coast

Sinayoko scores as Mali set up AFCON clash with Ivory Coast

Lassine Sinayoko scored his third goal at the Africa Cup of Nations as Mali reached the quarter-finals for the first time since 2013 by defeating Burkina Faso 2-1 on Monday.

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South Korea beat Saudis on penalties to reach Asian Cup quarter-finals

South Korea beat Saudis on penalties to reach Asian Cup quarter-finals

Son Heung-min's South Korea came back from the dead to beat Saudi Arabia 4-2 on penalties on Tuesday and set up an Asian Cup quarter-final with Australia.

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