Stocks rise but recession fears linger
US and European stock markets rose Friday after a global rout, but investors remain anxious that inflation-fighting interest rate hikes could spark a recession.
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Heatwave grips France and Spain as temps set to rise
A punishing heatwave broke a string of records in France and Britain on Friday as Spain battled to contain forest fires that forced hundreds from their homes.
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Lagos film school helps focus Nollywood's global push
Inside the cavernous Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic church in Lagos, a man in a dark hoodie stops menacingly at the entrance and glares at the Christ statue before him.
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DR Congo soldier killed in gunfire on Rwandan border
A DR Congo soldier was killed in the country's flashpoint eastern region on Friday in an exchange of fire at a border post with Rwanda, police said, while Rwanda said two of its soldiers were wounded.
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WTO agrees to lift Covid vaccine patents, but is it 'too late'?
The World Trade Organization agreed Friday to temporarily lift patents on Covid-19 vaccines after two years of bruising negotiations, but experts expressed scepticism that the deal will have a major impact on global vaccination inequality.
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US approves Pfizer and Moderna vaccines for youngest children
The US Food and Drug Administration granted emergency authorization Friday for the use of Pfizer and Moderna Covid-19 vaccines in the youngest children, the final age group awaiting immunization in most countries.
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South African Daffue grabs US Open lead in major debut
South Africa's M.J. Daffue, making his major debut, birdied four of the first seven holes to grab a three-stroke lead early in Friday's second round of the US Open while overnight leader Adam Hadwin stumbled early.
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UAE seeks Iran assurance on 'peacefulness' of nuclear programme
The United Arab Emirates urged Iran on Friday to provide reassurances on the peaceful nature of its nuclear programme after the International Atomic Energy Agency denounced Tehran's lack of cooperation.
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Assange vows to fight UK approval of extradition to US
Supporters of Julian Assange on Friday vowed to fight his extradition to the United States after Britain approved a US request for the WikiLeaks founder to face trial over the publication of secret military files.
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Danny Care set for shock England comeback against Barbarians
Danny Care is poised to complete a shock England comeback after being named on the bench for Sunday's non-cap international against a Barbarians side dominated by players from France's Top 14 league.
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