Racism, polarization and poverty at heart of Peru protests
The explosion of unrest that has left at least 44 dead in Peru began high up in the Andes and spread to the capital Lima as Indigenous people vented their fury over racism, polarization and growing poverty.
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Pressure mounts on embattled India wrestling chief
India's wrestling federation chief on Friday cancelled a press conference meant to reveal a "conspiracy" against him as top athletes, including Olympic and Commonwealth medallists, mounted a third day of protests demanding his resignation over sexual harassment allegations.
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Neil Young drops rift to praise Crosby as 'soul' of CSNY
Neil Young hailed the late David Crosby as "the soul" of their supergroup Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, paying homage Friday to the former bandmate he shared a decade-long feud with.
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US home sales slump for 11th month, log largest annual drop since 2008
Sales of existing homes in the United States have fallen for the 11th straight month, with the past year logging the biggest annual drop since 2008, according to industry data released Friday.
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After Davos, a race for money to stop climate change
US climate envoy John Kerry bluntly summed up in one word what the planet needs to avoid a global warming catastrophe at the World Economic Forum this week: money.
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Shadow looms over captured mobster's home town
Killer mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro may have been captured this week after 30 years on the run, but his shadow still looms large over his Sicilian hometown.
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Yellen contrasts US-Africa relations with China, Russia on Senegal visit
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Friday touted the fruits of a new "mutually beneficial" economic strategy towards Africa, contrasting the damage caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine and China's practices.
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From tennis to F1, smallscreen sports docu-series make big impact
Just as "Drive to Survive" helped Formula One to find a new audience, the Netflix docu-series "Break Point" has blown fresh air into the world of tennis by getting up close and personal with the players.
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Liverpool in 'good hands' despite slump, says Klopp
Jurgen Klopp insists Liverpool remain in good hands under the ownership of Fenway Sports Group, despite not being able to match the huge sums spent by Chelsea in the transfer market.
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Anglican head 'joyful' about new LGBTQ rules but warns of splits
The Archbishop of Canterbury said he was "extremely joyful" about plans to allow church blessings for same-sex couples, but warned deep divisions existed within the world's Anglican community over the issue.
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