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US delays key jobs report due to government shutdown

US delays key jobs report due to government shutdown

The United States suspended the publication of a key employment report Friday as a partial government shutdown entered its third day, casting a fog over the health of the world's biggest economy.

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US government shutdown seen dragging into next week

US government shutdown seen dragging into next week

The US government shutdown appeared likely to stretch into next week as senators prepared Friday to vote for a fourth time on a funding fix proposed by Donald Trump's Republicans that has little hope of success.

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England thrash South Africa by 10 wickets at Women's World Cup

England thrash South Africa by 10 wickets at Women's World Cup

England flexed their muscles in their Women's World Cup opener with a ruthless 10-wicket demolition of South Africa in Guwahati on Friday.

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Hong Kong to install surveillance cameras with AI facial recognition

Hong Kong to install surveillance cameras with AI facial recognition

Hong Kong plans to install tens of thousands of surveillance cameras with AI-powered facial recognition, the city's security chief said on Friday, bringing it closer to China where authorities often monitor public spaces with cutting-edge technology.

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Spain coach dismisses spat with Flick over Yamal injury

Spain coach dismisses spat with Flick over Yamal injury

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said Friday there was "no conflict" with Hansi Flick after the Barcelona boss last month criticised the national team's handling of Lamine Yamal.

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Madagascar's president denounces 'coup' attempt in day of fresh protests

Madagascar's president denounces 'coup' attempt in day of fresh protests

Madagascan President Andry Rajoelina condemned on Friday what he said was an attempt to topple his government as fresh protests flared against the political elite and years of misrule.

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'Suffering' Djokovic fights past Cilic in Shanghai opener

'Suffering' Djokovic fights past Cilic in Shanghai opener

Novak Djokovic said he had to "fire up all engines" as he overcame a stodgy first set to reach the third round of the Shanghai Masters on Friday, beating fellow veteran Marin Cilic 7-6 (7/2), 6-4.

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Pegula fights past Navarro for Noskova semi-final in Beijing

Pegula fights past Navarro for Noskova semi-final in Beijing

Jessica Pegula fought back to beat fellow American Emma Navarro 6-7 (2/7), 6-2, 6-1 on Friday for a date with Linda Noskova in the China Open semi-finals.

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UK on 'high alert' following synagogue attack

UK on 'high alert' following synagogue attack

Britain was on heightened alert Friday following an attack outside a Manchester synagogue that killed two people, as police said they may have shot victims as the terrifying assault unfolded.

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Israel deports first activists from Gaza aid flotilla

Israel deports first activists from Gaza aid flotilla

Israel on Friday deported four Italian activists, the first of hundreds detained from an aid flotilla bound for Gaza, shortly after the interception of a final boat brought an end to its mission.

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