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UN nuclear chief encouraged by Russia, Ukraine support of 'principles'

UN nuclear chief encouraged by Russia, Ukraine support of 'principles'

UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi said Tuesday he was encouraged by the reaction of Ukraine and Russia to "concrete principles" laid out by the body to prevent catastrophe at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant.

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North Korea fires 'space launch vehicle'

North Korea fires 'space launch vehicle'

North Korea launched its purported spy satellite Wednesday, the South's military said, prompting confusion in Seoul as the city briefly issued an evacuation warning in error.

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Salvage of oil tanker stranded off Yemen can begin: UN

Salvage of oil tanker stranded off Yemen can begin: UN

The United Nations said Tuesday it is ready to start salvage work on an oil tanker stranded off Yemen's coast with more than one million barrels of crude that pose an acute risk to the environment.

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North Korea fires 'space launch vehicle': Seoul

North Korea fires 'space launch vehicle': Seoul

North Korea has fired what it claims is a "space launch vehicle", the South's military said early Wednesday, prompting confusion in Seoul as the city briefly issued an evacuation warning in error.

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World 172 Seyboth Wild stuns Medvedev at French Open amid Djokovic fallout

World 172 Seyboth Wild stuns Medvedev at French Open amid Djokovic fallout

World number two Daniil Medvedev was knocked out of the French Open in the first round on Tuesday, losing in five sets to 172nd-ranked Thiago Seyboth Wild of Brazil as Roland Garros attempted to move on from Novak Djokovic's Kosovo controversy.

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At Lula's S.American unity summit, Venezuela turns divisive

At Lula's S.American unity summit, Venezuela turns divisive

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva called for South American unity Tuesday as he hosted fellow leaders for a regional "retreat," but drew barbs for his warm welcome of Venezuelan socialist Nicolas Maduro.

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Icardi brace seals 23rd Turkish title for Galatasaray

Icardi brace seals 23rd Turkish title for Galatasaray

Mauro Icardi scored twice as Galatasaray sealed the Turkish league title for a 23rd time with a 4-1 win at Ankaragucu on Tuesday.

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UN nuclear chief urges Russia, Ukraine to respect power plant 'principles'

UN nuclear chief urges Russia, Ukraine to respect power plant 'principles'

UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi on Tuesday urged Ukraine and Russia to adhere to "concrete principles" to prevent nuclear catastrophe at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant.

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Los Angeles FC eye Champions League crown in Leon clash

Los Angeles FC eye Champions League crown in Leon clash

Los Angeles FC will attempt to become only the third Major League Soccer team to win CONCACAF's top club competition when they face Mexican side Leon in the first leg of the Champions League final on Wednesday.

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NATO upbeat on Sweden bid as US urges Turkey to say yes

NATO upbeat on Sweden bid as US urges Turkey to say yes

NATO's chief voiced guarded optimism Tuesday on welcoming Sweden to the alliance as the United States pressed holdout Turkey to drop its objections, two days after President Tayyip Recep Erdogan won re-election.

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