Trump punishes Brazil with tariffs, sanctions over trial of ally Bolsonaro
President Donald Trump ordered massive tariffs on Brazil Wednesday and sanctions against the judge overseeing a trial of his far-right ally Jair Bolsonaro, who is accused of attempting a coup in Latin America's biggest economy.
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US sprinter Kerley out of US trials
Former world 100m champion Fred Kerley has withdrawn from this week's US Track and Field Championships in Oregon, ruling him out of September's World Championships in Tokyo.
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Ukraine will fix anti-graft law, minister tells AFP ahead of crucial vote
Ukraine will fix a controversial anti-graft law that sparked protests last week, its foreign minister told AFP ahead of a crucial parliamentary vote Thusday, but critics said some MPs might be reluctant to back the changes.
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Tata Motors to buy Italy's Iveco for $4.4 bn
Tata Motors of India will buy Italy's Iveco Group for 3.8 billion euros ($4.4 billion) in a bid to create a "global champion" in the commercial vehicles sector, the two companies said Wednesday.
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From skies over Gaza, Jordanian crew drops lifeline to civilians
Aboard a Jordanian military plane, aid crates are parachuted into Gaza, where war and blockade have pushed more than two million Palestinians to the brink of famine.
Read moreMillions evacuate in face of Pacific tsunamis after Russia quake
One of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded struck Russia's sparsely populated Far East Wednesday, causing tsunamis that forced millions to evacuate homes across the Pacific rim, from Japan to Ecuador.
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US Fed holds firm against Trump pressure as divisions emerge
The US Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged for a fifth consecutive policy meeting Wednesday, defying strong political pressure from President Donald Trump to slash borrowing costs -- although divisions emerged among policymakers.
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Michael Jackson's dirty sock sells for over $8,000 in France
A single glittery sock that late pop superstar Michael Jackson wore during a concert in France in the 1990s sold for more than $8,000 on Wednesday, a French auctioneer said.
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Turkish city calls for help after heat tops 50C
A choking heatwave left astonished locals in southeastern Turkey calling for state help to pay their air conditioning bills after the temperature surged past 50C.
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Renault names Provost CEO after De Meo exit
French auto giant Renault said Wednesday that Francois Provost, currently in charge of procurement, would take over as chief executive following Luca de Meo's departure in June.
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