Lebanon lawmakers fail to elect president at 12th attempt
Lawmakers in crisis-hit Lebanon on Wednesday failed for a 12th time to elect a new president, with bitter divisions between the powerful Iran-backed Hezbollah and its opponents marring the vote.
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100,000 evacuated as cyclone threatens India and Pakistan
More than 100,000 people have been evacuated from the path of a fierce cyclone heading towards India and Pakistan, with forecasters warning Wednesday it could devastate homes and tear down power lines.
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Reliance on mines in Ukraine war leaving sinister legacy
Simple, deadly, efficient -- mines are being used in "phenomenal quantities" in Ukraine, including some types that are prohibited under international law, making the country one of the world's biggest minefields.
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Najmul ton guides Bangladesh to 235-2 against Afghanistan
Najmul Hossain struck an unbeaten century to guide free-flowing Bangladesh to 235-2 at tea on Wednesday's opening day of their one-off Test against Afghanistan.
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EDC, Denmark's largest brokerage chain, selects Agillic for best-of-breed omnichannel customer experience
EDC, Denmark's largest and most experienced brokerage chain, has selected Agillic as its omnichannel marketing automation platform. The decision to choose Agillic was based on the need for better email marketing personalisation, as well as targeted emails for both new and existing customers.
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Deadly Russian missile strikes hit Ukraine
Deadly Russian missile strikes hit southern and eastern Ukraine on Wednesday as Ukrainian air defences fought back against Moscow's intensified attacks.
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Italy holds state funeral for ex-PM Silvio Berlusconi
Italy prepared to say farewell to former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi Wednesday, with thousands of people expected at the billionaire's state funeral in Milan.
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'Serious concerns' for new dry summer in France after 2022 fires
Two-thirds of French water tables are below normal levels for June, Environment Minister Christophe Bechu said Wednesday, stoking fears of a repeat of 2022's tinder dry summer scarred by wildfires.
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Markets mixed as US inflation data open way for Fed rates pause
Asian markets were mixed Wednesday after data showed US inflation fell further last month, ramping up expectations the Federal Reserve will finally pause its interest rate hike campaign.
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Rape-accused Lamichhane spearheads Nepal's World Cup dreams
Sandeep Lamichhane is set to play a key role in Nepal's bid to seal a place at the one-day World Cup for the first time despite the former skipper being on bail for an alleged rape.
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