Iranian greeted as hero after competing without hijab
An Iranian climber who caused a sensation by competing at an event abroad without a hijab was on Wednesday given a hero's welcome on her return to Tehran by supporters who raucously applauded her action.
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Crowd welcomes home Iranian climber who competed without hijab
A cheering crowd welcomed home Iranian sports climber Elnaz Rekabi at a Tehran airport Wednesday, after she competed in South Korea without a hijab, media in the Islamic republic reported.
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Mexico's World Cup fans told to leave tequila at home
Tens of thousands of Mexicans heading to Qatar have been warned to leave the tequila at home as authorities seek to avoid a World Cup culture clash in the Muslim Gulf state.
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Divided loyalties in Ukraine city as Russia presses assault
Patriotic messages stating the fact that "Bakhmut is Ukraine" are scrawled on monuments all around this frontline city.
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Surfers, miners fight over South Africa's white beaches
To those who live here, it's like a little piece of heaven, boasting pink flamingos, white beaches and blue ocean waters.
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UK PM fights for survival in first parliament questions since U-turns
British Prime Minister Liz Truss is set to address lawmakers in parliament on Wednesday for the first time since abandoning her tax-slashing economic agenda, as she seeks to reassert her waning political authority.
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Hong Kong to 'trawl world for talent' in reboot attempt
Hong Kong's new leader unveiled plans to resuscitate the business hub's fortunes on Wednesday, hoping to lure international expertise back to a city that has suffered an exodus of talent and is mired in a deep downturn.
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Silent no more: Nepal's wartime rape survivors demand recognition
Beaten and raped by police officers as a child, Mira was among the many victims of sexual violence during Nepal's civil war -- and is now one of the few to recount her ordeal.
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Bagnaia on brink of world title as MotoGP returns to Malaysia
Italy's Francesco Bagnaia can win his maiden MotoGP world championship crown this weekend when motorcycle-mad Malaysia hosts its first grand prix since 2019, as a thrilling title fight reaches its climax.
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Asian markets mixed as traders struggle to keep rally's momentum
Asian investors battled to push markets higher again Wednesday following another healthy run-up on Wall Street boosted by more positive earnings results that raised hopes for the reporting season.
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