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China manufacturing activity rebounds in January

China manufacturing activity rebounds in January

China's factory activity expanded in January after four months of contraction, official data showed Tuesday, as its economy rebounded following the relaxation of strict Covid-19 curbs.

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Seventh Memphis officer suspended, three firefighters sacked, over fatal beating

Seventh Memphis officer suspended, three firefighters sacked, over fatal beating

Memphis police said Monday a seventh officer has been suspended over the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols, a young Black man whose death shocked the United States and has seen five officers fired and charged with murder.

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French rugby in 'sad' place off the field before Six Nations - Les Bleus great Magne

French rugby in 'sad' place off the field before Six Nations - Les Bleus great Magne

Former France back-row Olivier Magne said off-the-field problems bedevilling the country's rugby are "sad" to see as Les Bleus prepare to start the defence of their Six Nations crown on Sunday.

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Real Madrid expected to continue European dominance of Club World Cup

Real Madrid expected to continue European dominance of Club World Cup

One of the last Club World Cups in its current format begins on Wednesday in Morocco, where Real Madrid will be favourites to continue Europe's dominance of the much-maligned FIFA competition.

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'Descendants of victors': Russia evokes Stalingrad for Ukraine boost

'Descendants of victors': Russia evokes Stalingrad for Ukraine boost

Eighty years after the devastating battle for Stalingrad in southern Russia, one of the bloodiest chapters of World War II, volunteers like Andrei Oreshkin are still retrieving remains of killed Soviet soldiers.

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Stalingrad: 80 years ago, a victory that changed World War II

Stalingrad: 80 years ago, a victory that changed World War II

The Battle of Stalingrad, which turned the tide of World War II 80 years ago when German forces capitulated to the Red Army, remains a powerful symbol of patriotism in Russia as it presses its war in Ukraine.

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New Wallabies coach Eddie Jones declares 'I'm not the messiah'

New Wallabies coach Eddie Jones declares 'I'm not the messiah'

New Wallabies coach Eddie Jones on Tuesday declared that he's "not the messiah", but he is aiming to win this year's World Cup in France.

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After drought, winter rains revive Iraq's famed marshlands

After drought, winter rains revive Iraq's famed marshlands

Black buffaloes wade through the waters of Iraq's Mesopotamian marshes, leisurely chewing on reeds. After years of drought, winter rains have brought some respite to herders and livestock in the famous wetlands.

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Bonza airline launches budget flights in Australia

Bonza airline launches budget flights in Australia

A new Australian budget airline, Bonza, launched its first flight Tuesday, promising cheap tickets, onboard craft beer, snags (sausages) and a relaxed approach to crew uniforms.

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IMF lifts 2023 growth forecast with boost from China reopening

IMF lifts 2023 growth forecast with boost from China reopening

EMBARGOED. HOLD HOLD HOLD.

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