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As Trump touts tariffs, Yellen says US has rejected 'isolationism'

As Trump touts tariffs, Yellen says US has rejected 'isolationism'

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen appeared to take aim at former president Donald Trump's economic approach Tuesday, saying the current US administration has "rejected isolationism that made America and the world worse off."

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Argentina prosecutors deny releasing Liam Payne toxicology tests

Argentina prosecutors deny releasing Liam Payne toxicology tests

Argentine prosecutors on Tuesday denied releasing toxicology test results for British pop star Liam Payne, after US media reported he had multiple drugs in his system when he died.

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India, China and S.Africa leaders bolster Putin at key summit

India, China and S.Africa leaders bolster Putin at key summit

Some of Moscow's key allies rallied round Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday on the first day of a major summit that the Kremlin hopes will show Western attempts to isolate it over the Ukraine offensive have failed.

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Windfall tax backlash menaces Spain's green energy sector

Windfall tax backlash menaces Spain's green energy sector

Spain's left-wing government has infuriated banking and energy giants by wanting to maintain a windfall tax on them, threatening crucial investments for the European country's green energy transition.

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England winger Gordon signs Newcastle contract extension

England winger Gordon signs Newcastle contract extension

England winger Anthony Gordon set his sights on winning a trophy with Newcastle after signing a long-term contract on Tuesday.

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Ex-Abercrombie CEO charged with sex crimes

Ex-Abercrombie CEO charged with sex crimes

The former chief executive of the Abercrombie and Fitch clothing empire has been arrested and charged with the trafficking of male models for sex parties around the world, US prosecutors said Tuesday.

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US plans to contribute $20 bn for Ukraine loan: Yellen

US plans to contribute $20 bn for Ukraine loan: Yellen

The United States plans to contribute $20 billion to a G7 loan package for Ukraine and could soon announce new sanctions targeting Russian weapons procurement, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Tuesday.

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Critically endangered whale species rebounds slightly

Critically endangered whale species rebounds slightly

One of the world's rarest whale species has seen a slight population rebound, according to data released Tuesday, though experts warn it remains at serious risk of extinction.

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US interest rate, election uncertainty hit stock market sentiment

US interest rate, election uncertainty hit stock market sentiment

European and US stock markets dipped on Tuesday, as traders sought to ascertain the outlook for US interest rates ahead of the presidential election.

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Russian dissident Navalny's memoir published worldwide

Russian dissident Navalny's memoir published worldwide

A much-awaited posthumous memoir by Russian dissident Alexei Navalny was published worldwide on Tuesday, containing sometimes humorous descriptions of his life including his time in prison and the now-famous prediction that he expected to die there.

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