Thousands of protesters expected in Peru's capital
Thousands of protesters were expected to descend on Peru's capital Lima on Thursday, defying a state of emergency to express their anger with President Dina Boluarte after weeks of unrest.
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Rural China's subsiding Covid wave suggests virus spread before reopening
Covid-19 swept swiftly through southern China's rural mountain villages last month, and the wave appears to have subsided -- supporting expert theories that the country's most recent outbreak preceded the lifting of restrictions.
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Struggling Zverev dumped out in Australian Open round two
Struggling former world number two Alexander Zverev was dumped out of the Australian Open on Thursday in another setback on his return from serious injury.
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Garcia relieved to battle into Australian Open third round
World number four Caroline Garcia admitted she was relieved to see off tricky left-hander Leylah Fernandez in straight sets Thursday and take her place in the third round of the Australian Open.
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Eighth seed Fritz out of Melbourne to tearful wildcard Popyrin
Eighth seed Taylor Fritz became the latest top name to tumble out of the Australian Open on Thursday, ousted in round two by wildcard local hope Alex Popyrin who was in tears at the end.
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Markets drift after Wall St tumble as recession fears return
Markets were mixed Thursday while oil prices fell and the dollar weakened after disappointing US data renewed worries about a recession in the world's biggest economy.
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Tens of millions head home for China holidays as Xi flags Covid worry
Tens of millions in China headed to their rural hometowns for Lunar New Year celebrations Thursday, though President Xi Jinping said he was "concerned" about the countryside's ability to weather a Covid surge.
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'Gave it my all': Ruud out as Australian Open loses another top seed
Second seed Casper Ruud refused to blame an abdominal injury on Thursday after being sent packing from the Australian Open by American Jenson Brooksby, a day after Rafael Nadal also went out.
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Ruud beaten to boost Djokovic title charge at Australian Open
Casper Ruud on Thursday joined Rafael Nadal in making a stunning second-round exit from the Australian Open, in another boost to Novak Djokovic's bid for a 22nd Grand Slam title.
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Nadal sidelined for six to eight weeks with injury
Spanish world number two Rafael Nadal said Thursday he will be sidelined for up to eight weeks after suffering a left hip flexor injury during his shock exit from the Australian Open.
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