Asian stocks drop after global markets fall on tech sell-off
Asian shares mostly slumped on Wednesday after global markets fell as traders locked in profits following recent tech-driven rallies.
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All Blacks back Jordie Barrett suspended for three weeks
All Blacks back Jordie Barrett was handed a three-week suspension on Wednesday after receiving a red card in the Wellington Hurricanes' last-gasp Super Rugby win at the weekend.
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South Korean police question first doctor over walkouts
South Korean police on Wednesday called in a doctor for questioning -- the first to be summoned in connection with a mass walkout by junior medics, which has plunged hospitals into chaos.
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India's 'drone sisters' steer farming and social change
Once a housewife in rural India, Sharmila Yadav always wanted to be a pilot and is now living her dream remotely, flying a heavy-duty drone across the skies to cultivate the country's picturesque farmlands.
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'Elegant' Bagnaia in third title quest on MotoGP's 75th anniversary
Francesco Bagnaia embarks on his quest for a third straight MotoGP crown in Qatar this weekend as motorcycling's fast and furious elite category celebrates its 75th anniversary.
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Verstappen returns to face inquisition on his and Red Bull's future
Max Verstappen will return to Saudi Arabia and the scene of a rare defeat last season expecting to face an inquisition this week about his future and that of his Red Bull team.
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Xabi Alonso: Rising star catches eye of Liverpool, Bayern
Xabi Alonso has taken Bayer Leverkusen to the brink of their first Bundesliga title, but the rising star of European coaching could soon be on the move to Liverpool or Bayern Munich.
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Top Haitian gang leader warns of civil war, genocide
A powerful Haitian gang leader warned Tuesday that the chaos engulfing the capital Port-au-Prince will lead to civil war and "genocide" unless Prime Minister Ariel Henry steps down.
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Trump locks in early 'Super Tuesday' wins in White House race
Donald Trump tightened his grip on the Republican presidential nomination with big wins in the "Super Tuesday" primaries, setting up an all-but-certain rematch with President Joe Biden in November.
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Far-right threatens to scare off German industry's new talent
In its search for sorely needed talent, German chipmaker Infineon is looking as far as Guatemala, but the rise of the far-right at home risks making the move unappealing and harming the industry.
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