Nile is in mortal danger, from its source to the sea
The pharaohs worshipped it as a god, the eternal bringer of life. But the clock is ticking on the Nile.
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Phillies pummel Astros to take World Series lead
The Philadelphia Phillies smashed five home runs to batter the Houston Astros 7-0 and take a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven World Series on Tuesday.
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Rare US Constitution original copy to be auctioned in December
An original copy of the US Constitution -- one of only two known to be in private hands -- will be auctioned off in December with bidding estimated to go as high as $30 million, Sotheby's announced Tuesday.
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Brooklyn Nets slump again after Nash sacking
Zach Lavine produced a fourth-quarter scoring blitz as the Chicago Bulls piled on the misery for the crisis-hit Brooklyn Nets with a 108-99 win on Tuesday.
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'Law and order returned' Hong Kong's US-sanctioned leader says at banking summit
Hong Kong’s US-sanctioned leader insisted Wednesday that political stability and business confidence in the city has been restored following the crushing of democracy protests, as he opened a financial summit attended by global bankers including leading Wall Street executives.
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Plea from Ukraine first lady kicks off annual tech summit in Portugal
One of the world's biggest tech conferences will get going in Lisbon on Wednesday, after Ukraine's first lady formally opened the event by urging participants to use their skills to save lives rather than end them.
Read moreBiden in Florida for final push before the midterms
Joe Biden scolded Republicans on social spending issues Tuesday in popular retirement spot Florida as the US president makes his closing pitch ahead of next week's midterm elections.
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United on a 'mission' as Europa League group phase concludes
Manchester United and Arsenal go into the last roll of the Europa League group stage dice seeking wins to ensure fast track entry to the last 16.
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Netanyahu in lead after Israel vote
Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu inched towards reclaiming power Wednesday after projected election results showed a majority government was within reach for the veteran right-winger, though the outlook could shift as ballots are counted.
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Swiatek cruises to win over Kasatkina
World number one Iga Swiatek opened her season-ending WTA Finals campaign Tuesday with a straight sets victory over Russia's eighth-ranked Daria Kasatkina.
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