Chock, Bates lead ice dance at world figure skating worlds
Americans Madison Chock and Evan Bates took a big step towards their first ice dance world title Friday after winning the rhythm dance at the world figure skating championships in Japan.
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US due diligence firm says Chinese staff in Beijing office detained
Chinese authorities have detained five local employees of US due diligence firm Mintz Group and shut down the company's Beijing office, the group said Friday.
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Seeking a reset, Brazil's Lula heads to China
Brazil's leftist leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing next week, where he hopes to reinforce trade, discuss international mediation in Ukraine, and reclaim his country's role in global geopolitics.
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US strikes in Syria kill eight after contractor death
US airstrikes killed eight pro-Iran fighters in eastern Syria following a drone attack that killed one American contractor and wounded five US service personnel, a war monitor said Friday.
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South Korea to seek extradition of crypto fugitive Do Kwon
South Korea will seek the extradition of fugitive crypto entrepreneur Do Kwon, prosecutors told AFP Friday, after the Terraform founder was arrested in Montenegro and hit with US fraud charges.
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Spanish government under attack over undercover police tactics
The Spanish government is under fire over allegations police officers infiltrated far-left and green groups and had sex with activists to win their trust and gain information.
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Indonesia fuel depot fire death toll rises to 33
The death toll from a fire at an Indonesian fuel storage depot run by state energy firm Pertamina has risen to 33 with nearly a dozen more in critical condition, health authorities said Friday.
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Moscow trip seen as a win for 'big brother' Xi
Xi Jinping's pomp-filled visit to Moscow underscored a burgeoning but unequal alliance between the two countries, cementing China's status as a "big brother" to Vladimir Putin's Russia.
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Rybakina overcomes determined Kalinskaya, Americans progress
Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina survived a spirited comeback from Russian Anna Kalinskaya at the Miami Open on Thursday, progressing to the third round with a 7-5, 4-6, 6-3 win.
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Okoro stunner as Cavs comeback sinks Nets
Isaac Okoro drained a last-second three-pointer as the Cleveland Cavaliers completed a late rally to down the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday.
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