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Rome protests over Italian chained in Hungary court

Rome protests over Italian chained in Hungary court

Italy's government said Tuesday that Budapest authorities went "too far" in putting in chains an Italian woman awaiting trial for attacking neo-Nazis, as it summoned the Hungarian envoy in protest.

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How El Salvador's Bukele became Latin America's most popular leader

How El Salvador's Bukele became Latin America's most popular leader

Polling as the most popular leader in Latin America -- possibly even the world -- El Salvador's Nayib Bukele has inspired calls for hard-handed tactics across a region tired of violence and losing faith in democracy.

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Saudi boss Mancini sorry for mid-penalty Asian Cup disappearing act

Saudi boss Mancini sorry for mid-penalty Asian Cup disappearing act

Roberto Mancini said he "didn't want to disrespect anyone" by disappearing down the tunnel before South Korea took the penalty that eliminated his Saudi Arabia team from the Asian Cup on Tuesday.

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French MPs vote to enshrine abortion right in constitution

French MPs vote to enshrine abortion right in constitution

France's lower house of parliament overwhelmingly approved Tuesday a measure to inscribe abortion as a "guaranteed freedom" in the constitution, a pledge made by President Emmanuel Macron last year.

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Biden says he's decided response to Jordan attack

Biden says he's decided response to Jordan attack

US President Joe Biden said Tuesday he had decided on a response to a drone strike that killed three American troops in Jordan, while insisting he did not want a wider war in the Middle East.

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Broadway legend Chita Rivera dead at 91

Broadway legend Chita Rivera dead at 91

Chita Rivera -- a singer, dancer and actress who lit up Broadway stages over six decades in such shows as "West Side Story" and "Chicago" as one of the foremost entertainers of her generation -- died Tuesday, her publicist said. She was 91.

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US snaps back sanctions on Venezuela, which denounces 'blackmail'

US snaps back sanctions on Venezuela, which denounces 'blackmail'

The United States warned Tuesday it was ready to snap back sanctions on Venezuela's vital oil industry unless opponents of President Nicolas Maduro are allowed to run against him, as the leftist government vowed to hit back through migration.

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Stand-in keeper Jo leads South Korea into Asian Cup quarter-finals

Stand-in keeper Jo leads South Korea into Asian Cup quarter-finals

Second-choice goalkeeper Jo Hyeon-woo was South Korea's hero as they beat Saudi Arabia 4-2 on penalties on Tuesday to set up an Asian Cup quarter-final with Australia.

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Deep sea explorer says may have found Amelia Earhart's plane

Deep sea explorer says may have found Amelia Earhart's plane

A deep sea exploration company has released a sonar image they say may be the remains of the plane of Amelia Earhart, the famed American aviatrix who disappeared over the Pacific Ocean in 1937.

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S. Korea set up Australia clash, Uzbeks plot Asian Cup 'surprise'

S. Korea set up Australia clash, Uzbeks plot Asian Cup 'surprise'

Son Heung-min's South Korea came back from the dead to beat Saudi Arabia 4-2 on penalties on Tuesday and join dark horses Uzbekistan in the Asian Cup quarter-finals.

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