Blinken seeks broader approach on extremism in West Africa talks
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken sought progress Tuesday in reversing West Africa's democratic decline in talks with the presidents of two key partners, Nigeria and Ivory Coast, as he promoted a fight against extremism that goes beyond military might.
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Strong turnout as Trump eyes presidential nod in New Hampshire
Voters streamed to the polls Tuesday in the New Hampshire primary where Donald Trump was hoping to demolish his only remaining opponent for the Republican presidential nomination and effectively kick off his extraordinary battle for a second White House term.
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AI audience row at Sundance sparks walkout, highlights division
An audience member was ejected from a Sundance festival event Tuesday in a spat over artificial intelligence, triggering a walkout that illustrates the divisions the technology has rapidly wrought in the film industry.
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Venezuelan opposition leader denounces official 'persecution'
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, barred from running in presidential elections this year, accused the authorities of intimidation Tuesday as thousands marched in support of the government.
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Algeria crash out of Cup of Nations as Cameroon qualify for last 16
Former champions Algeria crashed out of the Africa Cup of Nations in the group stage on Tuesday after a shock defeat against Mauritania, but Cameroon secured a last-16 place with a dramatic victory over Gambia.
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US pastor who pocketed investors' $1.3m says God told him to do it
A US pastor who sold a worthless cryptocurrency to his flock and pocketed $1.3 million, using some of it to remodel his house, has insisted he was only doing what God told him.
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Alaska Airlines finds many loose bolts on its Boeings as United questions orders
Boeing came under renewed pressure Tuesday as the head of Alaska Airlines said inspections carried out after a dangerous incident had found many loose bolts on its 737 MAX 9 aircraft.
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James, Embiid, Curry headline star-studded US Olympic squad
LeBron James, Stephen Curry and reigning NBA Most Valuable Player Joel Embiid were named among a 41-strong player pool for the USA's 2024 Olympics basketball roster on Tuesday.
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Historic Mauritania victory condemns Algeria to shock AFCON exit
Former champions Algeria crashed out of the Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday after losing 1-0 to Mauritania, who are 75 places lower in the world rankings.
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Zelensky vows strong response after 18 killed in Russian strikes
A wave of Russian missiles hit Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities on Tuesday, killing 18 people and wounding more than a hundred, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky vowed a forceful response.
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