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M1-Simba, Starhub-MyRepublic consolidations: a crowded telco market through the years
Developments of telecommunications companies consolidating dominated this week, after many years of speculation. News broke on Tuesday…
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Saved from militants, Timbuktu's famed manuscripts return home after 13 years in Mali's capital
BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — The Malian military government on Monday started returning home the historic manuscripts of Timbuktu, which were…
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Man Missing For 28 Years Found in Melting Glacier
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting…
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Dad in US for 29 years who previously had temporary green card deported
Miguel Angel Lopez, a father of three who had been living in the United States for decades, was deported to Mexico in June. Newsweek…
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Russian volcano erupts for first time in more than 500 years
A volcano in far eastern Russia has erupted for the first time in more than 500 years, which experts say may be linked to last week's…
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Alleged leader of Mexican kidnapping ring released after nearly 20 years in prison
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The alleged leader of an infamous Mexican kidnapping ring walked out of a maximum security prison after nearly 20 years…
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Rio Tinto posts smallest first-half profit in five years
It reported underlying earnings of US$4.81 billion for the six months ended June 30 Rio Tinto reported its smallest first-half underlying…
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'From bad to worse': Ugandan opposition figure describes struggle ahead of next year's vote
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Opposition figure Bobi Wine said the political climate in Uganda has “gone from bad to worse” ahead of presidential…
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Russian journalist sentenced to 12 years over ties to opposition group
MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian journalist was convicted and sentenced to 12 years in prison on Tuesday on charges of “extremism” over her links…
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Companies pledge to invest over $700 billion in Germany over the next 3 years
BERLIN (AP) — A group of dozens of companies pledged Monday to invest at least 631 billion euros ($733 billion) in Germany over the next…
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Germany marks failed attempt to assassinate Hitler 81 years ago
Speakers at a commemoration ceremony at the Plötzensee memorial in Berlin, where Germany's war-time Nazi dictatorship carried out many…
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Providence tailor to retire after 65+ years in business
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Rocco Vitale has been sewing, stitching, dry cleaning and tailoring since leaving Italy in 1958. Now, the…
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mm2 Asia seeks to delay S$54 million bond repayment by six years
Embattled entertainment group mm2 Asia has proposed to amend a S$54 million-bond deal that was set for redemption in December. In a…
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He closed his store after years of threats. Why Mexico's extortion problem is getting worse
MEXICO CITY (AP) — It started with a phone call to a men’s clothing store in the heart of Mexico City’s historic center. “I need you to…
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X CEO Steps Down After Two Years of Massive Failure
After two years of overseeing rampant conservatism, antisemitism, and general racism, X CEO Linda Yaccarino is stepping down. “When Elon…
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SGX securities turnover up 23% in June, bringing financial year’s gain to 28%
The operator of the local stock market reported gains in the trading value and volumes of its key products in June, which contributed to…
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Violent protests are latest sign of Kenyan president’s unpopularity 3 years into his term
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenyans disaffected with President William Ruto hold placards proclaiming “WANTAM,” a sensational slogan distilling…
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Neanderthals extracted animal fat in advanced food prep 'fat factories' 125,000 years ago: report
Neanderthals living 125,000 years ago in what is now modern-day Germany may have extracted and eaten fat from animal bones through an…
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Commentary: Congratulations, America, you're 249 years old! But this last one has been rough
Happy Birthday, America! Today, you turn 249 and, honestly, you don’t look a day over 248. (Ha ha.) Seriously, it’s perfectly…
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Global coffee supply relief possible in three years, ICO head says
By Roberto Samora CAMPINAS, Brazil (Reuters) -Global coffee supply could improve in three years as new plantations spurred by record high…
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Macron and Putin have first phone call in over two years
French President Emmanuel Macron and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin have spoken on the phone for the first time in more than two…
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Outcry after Algeria sentences French sports journalist to seven years in jail
French journalists' unions on Tuesday called on Algeria to release a French football writer who has been jailed for seven years for…
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Liberian president killed in coup gets state funeral after 45 years
Liberia's former President William Tolbert is having a symbolic reburial, 45 years after he was murdered during a coup and his body…
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French sportswriter sentenced to 7 years for 'glorifying terrorism' in Algeria
ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — A French journalist has been sentenced to seven years in prison in Algeria over an interview with a soccer…