North Korea suspected ballistic missile explodes after launch
North Korea fired a suspected ballistic missile that exploded mid-air shortly after launch, Seoul said Wednesday, with analysts warning it was likely a failed test of Pyongyang's so-called "monster missile".
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China boosts bed spaces as Omicron outbreak spreads
China has moved to free up hospital beds as officials on Wednesday reported thousands of new cases from an Omicron-led coronavirus outbreak that has put millions under lockdown and raised fears for the health system.
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Motorcyle-mad Indonesia revs up for first GP in 25 years
Indonesia hosts its first motorcycle grand prix in 25 years on Sunday, confident that concerns surrounding the new track will be forgotten once racing begins in front of a sell-out crowd.
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North Korea 'projectile' launch ends in failure
North Korea fired a projectile Wednesday but the launch appears to have immediately failed, Seoul said, with analysts warning it was likely a test of Pyongyang's so-called "monster missile".
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Defending champion Badosa, Swiatek reach Indian Wells quarter-finals
Spain's Paula Badosa kept her Indian Wells WTA title defense on track Tuesday, holding off determined Canadian Leylah Fernandez to reach the quarter-finals in the California desert.
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Asian markets bounce as Hong Kong tech sees bargain-buying
Asian markets saw a much-needed bounce Wednesday as Hong Kong's tech giants led a rally in the city after their recent rout, while oil prices rose back above $100 but remain pressured by concerns over demand from China.
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Landslide in Peruvian Andes buries dozens of homes
A landslide on Tuesday in the northern Peruvian town of Retamas has buried dozens of homes and trapped at least 15 people, according to authorities.
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New York into CONCACAF Champions League semi-finals
New York City FC booked their place in the semi-finals of the CONCACAF Champions League on Tuesday, advancing on away goals after a nerve-jangling 4-2 defeat to Guatemala's Comunicaciones.
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Ovechkin passes Jagr on NHL scoring charts
Alex Ovechkin became the third highest goalscorer in National Hockey League history on Tuesday as the Washington Capitals downed the New York Islanders in a 4-3 shoot-out win at the Capital One Arena.
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Hamas faces risk, opportunity from warming Israel-Turkey ties
A diplomatic thaw between Israel and Turkey has created challenges for Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, which counts on Ankara's support, but could also offer it a more "trustworthy" middleman to deal with the Jewish state, experts say.
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