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World Cup winner Ferran Torres joins Paris Saint-Germain from Barcelona
The 26-year-old striker cost the Ligue 1 champions a reported 50 million euros ($58m) and has signed a five-year deal.
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What the Taliban achieved and failed to achieve in five years
The Taliban government brought security and stability but is facing increasing alienation of the general population.
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Japanese minister visits shrine to war dead, angering China, South Korea
Defence Minister Koizumi’s visit to Yasukuni Shrine comes on the 81st anniversary of Japan’s surrender in WWII.
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Aftermath of deadly Indonesia earthquake
Dozens of people have been killed after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake off Indonesia’s Flores Island.
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Modi threatens to target ‘intellectual Naxals’ in Independence Day speech
The Indian PM said Maoist-influenced Naxalite rebellion is largely gone, but its ideological backers still pose threat.
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A Syrian intervention in Lebanon would be too costly for Damascus
Despite pressure from the US to intervene against Hezbollah, the Syrian government is unlikely to do so.
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FIFA’s Infantino gets Giuliani backing in World Cup selloff fallout
Andrew Giuliani, son of ex-New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, tells critics of FIFA’s Gianni Infantino ‘it’s just politics’.
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Arteta assures Arsenal fans over contract before Man City clash
Mikel Arteta, who ended Arsenal’s 22-year wait for a Premier League title, says contract negotiations will be resolved.
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The women India’s biggest river project forgot
As the Ken-Betwa dam displaces thousands, legal protections on compensation are being ignored.
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Venus Williams hits 13-game tennis losing streak with Cincinnati Open exit
Seven-time Grand Slam winner Venus Williams defeated 6-2, 6-2 by Emiliana Arango in the first round of Cincinnati Open.
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