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Russia imprisons Australian for 13 years over fighting for Ukraine
Russia jails Australian man for 13 years as he fought on Ukraine side

MOSCOW, Russia: Russia has sentenced a 33-year-old Australian man to 13 years in a high-security prison for fighting with Ukrainian...

Japan’s economy shrinks, first contraction in a year
Japan's economy shrinks more than expected as US tariff hit looms

TOKYO, Japan: Japan's economy contracted for the first time in a year, shrinking at a faster pace than expected in the first quarter...

Sweden backs EU entry into Pacific trade bloc
Sweden to propose EU membership of Pacific rim free trade group CPTPP

STOCKHOLM, Sweden: Sweden plans to propose that the European Union join the Pacific Rim trading bloc, the CPTPP, aiming to create the...

EconomyInFocus | Shanghai sharpens competitive edge with its advanced manufacturing
EconomyInFocus | Shanghai sharpens competitive edge with its advanced manufacturing

SHANGHAI, May 20 (Xinhua) -- Taking manufacturing as the city's important support for core competitiveness, Shanghai is now vigorously...

(SP)CHINA-XINJIANG-AKSU-TAKLIMAKAN RALLY-OPENING (CN)
(SP)CHINA-XINJIANG-AKSU-TAKLIMAKAN RALLY-OPENING (CN)

(250520) -- AKSU, May 20, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Driver Wu Jing and co-driver Liang Dongdong of China set off during the starting ceremony...

(SP)MALAYSIA-KUALA LUMPUR-BADMINTON-MALAYSIA MASTERS-MEN'S DOUBLES
(SP)MALAYSIA-KUALA LUMPUR-BADMINTON-MALAYSIA MASTERS-MEN'S DOUBLES

(250520) -- KUALA LUMPUR, May 20, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Daniel Lundgaard/Mads Vestergaard (R) compete during the men's doubles round of...

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Two climbers, from India and Philippines die on Everest
Two mountaineers die on Everest as 2025 climbing season begins

KATHMANDU, Nepal: An Indian climber and a Filipino climber were the first to die on Mount Everest during the current climbing season...

Russia imprisons Australian for 13 years over fighting for Ukraine
Russia jails Australian man for 13 years as he fought on Ukraine side

MOSCOW, Russia: Russia has sentenced a 33-year-old Australian man to 13 years in a high-security prison for fighting with Ukrainian...

Tajikistan decriminalizes ‘likes’ on extremist social media posts
Tajikistan decriminalizes 'liking' social media posts deemed extremist

ALMATY, Tajikistan: Tajikistan has officially removed criminal liability for liking social media posts that the government deems extremist,...

Newsom plans cuts to migrant healthcare amid $16 billion revenue hit
California Governor seeks to scale back free healthcare for migrants

SACRAMENTO, California: California Governor Gavin Newsom has proposed cutting back a free healthcare program for low-income undocumented...

19-year-old charged in planned mass shooting at US Military Base
FBI arrests Michigan teen in alleged ISIS-inspired attack plot

DETROIT, Michigan: The FBI has arrested a 19-year-old man from Michigan, Ammar Abdulmajid-Mohamed Said, for allegedly planning a mass...

Summer could strain power supply in US, Canada, grid operator warns
Middle swath of North America at risk of power shortfalls this summer

WASHINGTON, D.C.: Parts of the U.S. and Canada may not have enough electricity this summer if hot weather causes more people to use...

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