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India's private space industry shoots for the stars

India's private space industry shoots for the stars

Private companies are reshaping India's space ambitions, building rockets and satellites as the country pushes to capture a bigger share of the global space economy.

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Ireland to attack at All Blacks' Eden Park stronghold

Ireland to attack at All Blacks' Eden Park stronghold

Coach Andy Farrell says Ireland won't beat New Zealand at their impregnable fortress by keeping the score down, urging his team to attack in the Nations Championship Test at Eden Park.

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Japan, France ready for tussle in steamy Tokyo

Japan, France ready for tussle in steamy Tokyo

Japan and France are preparing for a heavyweight arm-wrestle in Tokyo on Saturday, with the heat and humidity set to turn their Nations Championship contest into a forwards' battle.

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Australia protests Laos response to 2024 tainted alcohol deaths

Australia protests Laos response to 2024 tainted alcohol deaths

Australia denounced Laos' response to a 2024 tainted alcohol poisoning that killed six tourists, saying Friday it is "bitterly disappointed" the country is not pressing stronger charges.

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Central Asia's unbridled cosmetic surgery boom

Central Asia's unbridled cosmetic surgery boom

After two pregnancies, Diana Tergenbayeva dreamed of a breast lift.

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'Blessed town' on Venezuelan coast escapes quake damage

'Blessed town' on Venezuelan coast escapes quake damage

Venezuela is struggling to get back on its feet after last month's devastating earthquakes, but one sleepy town managed to escape the tragedy untouched.

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I.Coast fashion designers storm the international stage

I.Coast fashion designers storm the international stage

Favoured by the likes of Beyonce and Aya Nakamura, Ivory Coast fashion is wooing the world stage, thanks in part to showcasing on social media.

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Buried in 1967 quake, Venezuelan now scrambles to help new victims

Buried in 1967 quake, Venezuelan now scrambles to help new victims

As an infant a lifetime ago, Maria Elena Paez Pumar was buried under the rubble of an earthquake in Venezuela and it was her crying that led rescuers to save her.

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Mexico City tourist area appears to come into cartel's crosshairs

Mexico City tourist area appears to come into cartel's crosshairs

Mexico's vibrant capital city has been relatively untouched by decades of drug violence, but a video of self-styled cartel gunmen claiming to operate in a neighborhood popular with tourists has sparked fears that could change.

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Australia coach Schmidt 'nervous and a little bit lost" ahead of final Test

Australia coach Schmidt 'nervous and a little bit lost" ahead of final Test

Joe Schmidt is feeling "nervous and a little bit lost" ahead of his last Test as Wallabies coach, desperate for a win to go out on a high against a depleted Italy in the Nations Championship on Saturday.

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