Turkey bets on modern cruise hub to boost tourism
A state-of-the-art port in Istanbul with an underground terminal, a celebrity chef's restaurant and a shopping centre, welcomes yet another 5,000-passenger cruise ship, bringing more cash to Turkey's struggling tourism industry.
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Ministers gather for high-stakes WTO meet
The World Trade Organization gathers ministers in Geneva Sunday to tackle pressing issues including global food security threatened by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, overfishing and equitable access to Covid vaccines.
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China vows 'fight to the end' to stop Taiwan independence
China will "fight to the very end" to stop Taiwanese independence, the country's defence minister vowed Sunday, stoking already soaring tensions with the United States over the island.
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Norwegian climber sets her sights on 14 peaks record
A Norwegian climber is on track to beat the time record for summiting the globe's 14 highest peaks, part of her quest to change how the mountaineering world views women athletes.
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Families of 9/11 victims outraged at US LIV Golf players
The chair of a September 11, 2001, attacks victims' families group says members are outraged by the "betrayal" of US golfers playing in the Saudi-funded LIV Golf Invitational Series.
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PGA, LIV Golf stars to fight for major title at US Open
Expect some uncomfortable moments for Phil Mickelson and Dustin Johnson at this week's US Open, where LIV Golf rebels and US PGA loyalists chase a major title in formidable conditions.
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Australian defence minister introduced to Chinese counterpart
Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles confirmed Sunday he was introduced to his Chinese counterpart Wei Fenghe at Singapore's Shangri-La Dialogue, the first such contact between the nations in more than two years.
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Resurging US inflation puts Fed on track for more big rate hikes
Red-hot US inflation is showing few signs of cooling, putting the Federal Reserve on track to continue its aggressive interest rate increases to help cool high prices that are challenging Joe Biden's presidency.
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Price spike: Higher fuel prices test US economy
Surging energy costs are being felt across the US economy with varying effects. Some consumers are absorbing higher costs, while others are shifting behavior or cutting back.
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Far from home, new chance in Mexico for Frida the rescued 'pet' tiger
As a tiny cub four years ago, Frida the Bengal tiger was found chained up in a restaurant parking lot in Mexico City, dirty, emaciated and unable to walk.
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