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Japan court orders retrial for decades-long death row inmate

Japan court orders retrial for decades-long death row inmate

Tokyo's High Court ordered a retrial on Monday for an 87-year-old former boxer, dubbed the world's longest-serving death row inmate, nearly six decades after he was convicted of murder.

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Biden meets Australian, British leaders in California on subs pact

Biden meets Australian, British leaders in California on subs pact

President Joe Biden meets Monday with the leaders of Australia and Britain at a California naval base for an expected announcement of a nuclear submarines deal aimed at stabilizing the Asia-Pacific region as it faces a rising China.

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Mum and Malaysia celebrate Yeoh's Oscar win

Mum and Malaysia celebrate Yeoh's Oscar win

"Malaysia boleh!" cried Michelle Yeoh's mother in a video chat with her daughter minutes after her historic Oscars win was announced -- citing a popular slogan that loosely translates into "Malaysia can do it!"

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Oscars night: five talking points

Oscars night: five talking points

"Everything Everywhere All at Once" won top honors at the Oscars on Sunday, claiming seven prizes including best picture.

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Indonesian farmers fight for their land in nickel mining boom

Indonesian farmers fight for their land in nickel mining boom

Three women with machetes stood guard at their farm hilltop on Indonesia's Wawonii Island, directing their blades towards the nickel miners working in the forest clearing below.

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'Naatu Naatu,' Gaga and Riri: Oscars night in music

'Naatu Naatu,' Gaga and Riri: Oscars night in music

The viral dance song "Naatu Naatu" made Oscars history Sunday as the first song from an Indian film to win the Academy Award for best original song -- besting heavyweights Lady Gaga and Rihanna to snag the prize.

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N. Korea launches missiles as US, S. Korea kick off major drills

N. Korea launches missiles as US, S. Korea kick off major drills

North Korea said Monday it had test-fired two strategic cruise missiles from a submarine, as South Korea and the United States kicked off their largest joint military exercises in five years.

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Bizarre, beloved 'Everything Everywhere' wins best picture Oscar

Bizarre, beloved 'Everything Everywhere' wins best picture Oscar

In the end, its victory was utterly predictable and yet still totally implausible.

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Ukraine's Tsurenko withdraws from match against Belarusian Sabalenka

Ukraine's Tsurenko withdraws from match against Belarusian Sabalenka

Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus reached the fourth round at Indian Wells by walkover on Sunday as Ukrainian qualifier Lesia Tsurenko pulled out of their scheduled match.

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Randle, Barrett spark Knicks over Lakers to snap NBA skid

Randle, Barrett spark Knicks over Lakers to snap NBA skid

Julius Randle scored 33 points and R.J. Barrett added 30 to lead New York over the Los Angeles Lakers 112-108 on Sunday, snapping the Knicks' three-game NBA losing streak.

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