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Tunisia TV series sparks polygamy row

Tunisia TV series sparks polygamy row

A Ramadan TV series dealing with polygamy has sparked a heated debate in Tunisia, an Arab pioneer in women's rights that banned the practice decades ago.

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Not only Viagra: Brazil military also bought penis implants, says lawmaker

Not only Viagra: Brazil military also bought penis implants, says lawmaker

After revelations that the Brazilian military had bought Viagra pills for its troops, a lawmaker claimed Tuesday it had also acquired 60 penile implants -- for reasons that were not divulged.

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Barcelona in need of rare European home victory against Frankfurt

Barcelona in need of rare European home victory against Frankfurt

Barcelona have toiled at home in continental competition this season but they will need to find a way past Eintracht Frankfurt at the Camp Nou on Thursday if they are to reach the semi-finals of the Europa League.

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For Biden's battered approval, 'nothing else matters' like inflation

For Biden's battered approval, 'nothing else matters' like inflation

Historically low joblessness is the kind of thing American leaders dream of, but President Joe Biden also has nightmarishly high inflation that supporters and opponents alike believe may cost his Democratic Party dearly.

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Driverless car stopped in San Francisco puzzles cops

Driverless car stopped in San Francisco puzzles cops

San Francisco police faced an unprecedented problem recently when an officer stopped a car that was driving at night with no headlights on, only to discover there was no one inside.

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Australia appoint Andrew McDonald as cricket coach

Australia appoint Andrew McDonald as cricket coach

Australia's top cricket body appointed Andrew McDonald as national coach on Wednesday, two months after the shock departure of Justin Langer.

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Nearly 60 dead in South Africa floods

Nearly 60 dead in South Africa floods

The death toll from floods and mudslides after rainstorms struck the South African port city of Durban and surrounding areas in KwaZulu-Natal province has climbed to 59, authorities said on Tuesday.

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Biden accuses Putin's forces of 'genocide' in Ukraine

Biden accuses Putin's forces of 'genocide' in Ukraine

President Joe Biden for the first time Tuesday accused Vladimir Putin's forces of committing genocide in Ukraine, where Russia was intensifying its campaign to subdue the devastated port city of Mariupol.

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US crypto expert jailed 63 months for helping N.Korea

US crypto expert jailed 63 months for helping N.Korea

A US cryptocurrency expert was sentenced Tuesday to 63 months in prison for advising North Korea on how to create cryptocurrency services and blockchain technology to circumvent US sanctions over its nuclear program, court officials in New York said.

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For Brooklyn subway riders, a morning of terror

For Brooklyn subway riders, a morning of terror

Smoke, followed by scattered pops that some commuters mistake for fireworks but are really gunshots, then panic as a quick escape is thwarted by the subway car's locked doors.

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