Colombia defense minister resigns amid pressure over bombing casualties

Colombian Defense Minister Guillermo Botero said on Wednesday he would resign in the midst of mounting political pressure over alleged extrajudicial killings and the threat that Congress could force him out.

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China supports more aggressive measures to tame Hong Kong unrest: official

China's Vice Premier Han Zheng said on Wednesday Beijing supports more aggressive measures to tackle the unrest that has roiled the Chinese-ruled city of Hong Kong for more than five months.

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China defense minister discusses Hong Kong, Taiwan with U.S.: state media

Chinese Defense Minister Wei Fenghe discussed Hong Kong, Taiwan, the South China Sea and Xinjiang with U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper on Wednesday during a telephone call, state media said.

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Knife-wielding man attacks Hong Kong pro-Beijing lawmaker

A knife-wielding man on Wednesday attacked a pro-Beijing lawmaker who has taken a tough stand against anti-government protests in Hong Kong, police said, as more demonstrations were planned for the Asian financial hub.

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Mexico Congress backs constitutional change to allow presidential recall vote

Mexico's Congress approved a raft of constitutional changes on Tuesday that include permitting the right to a recall vote on the president, overriding opposition concerns it may open the door to allowing re-election of the country's leader.

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U.S. presidential contender Biden calls Warren jab 'elitism'

U.S. presidential contender Joe Biden launched a new attack on one of his fiercest rivals in the Democratic party on Tuesday, accusing U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren of "elitism" for dismissing his criticism of her healthcare plan.

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Matildas: Australia women's football team in landmark pay deal

The Matildas will earn equal pay and entitlements on key measures except tournament prize money.

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Bolivian opposition leader calls for 'radical' strike action, blockades

A civic leader urged Bolivians to "paralyze" government institutions and block the borders as protests sparked by the contentious election victory last month of President Evo Morales entered their third week on Monday.

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Philippine army says it thwarted a suicide bombing in town in restive south

Soldiers in the southern Philippines foiled what the army said on Wednesday was an attempted suicide bombing in an urban area, the latest in a series of attacks blamed on a group aligned with Islamic State.

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I followed my father's advice and became a billionaire

Serial entrepreneur Bhavin Turakhia shares his father's advice which he says has helped him to find success in business.

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U.S. Justice Dept sets up anti-price collusion 'strike force'

The Justice Department said on Tuesday it had created a strike force that will identify and prosecute companies that fix prices or collude to push up the cost of billions of dollars' worth of U.S. government purchases.

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Ohio man pleads guilty to plotting July 4, 2018, bomb attack in Cleveland

An Ohio man accused of plotting a July 4 bomb attack in Cleveland last year pleaded guilty on Tuesday to a federal charge of attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization, U.S. law enforcement officials said.

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California murder suspects escaped jail through 22-inch hole

The two inmates, who were awaiting trial, absconded through a 22-inch hole in a toilet ceiling.

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Officials say at least 15 killed in attack in Thailand's restive south

Suspected separatist insurgents killed at least 15 and wounded four village defense volunteers in a late-night shooting at a security checkpoint in Thailand's Muslim-majority south, security officials said on Wednesday.

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Dying for a better life: South Koreans fake their funerals for life lessons

A South Korean service is offering free funerals - but only to the living.

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Hunters of rare Swiss ibex stir Alps wildlife row

A Swiss region allows trophy hunters to shoot ibex, but the elusive animal remains rare in the Alps.

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Latin American left rising? First stop Mexico for Argentina's Fernandez

The prospect of a more united Latin American left grew on Monday after the incoming president of Argentina and his Mexican counterpart discussed reviving a regional diplomatic alternative to the Washington-backed Organization of American States.

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Springboks bring Rugby World Cup home

South Africa fans gathered at OR Tambo International Airport to greet the victorious squad.

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Pakistan police investigate 'joint suicide' of sisters-in-law

The bodies of the women, one of whom had a baby, were found on a farm in Pakistan's southern desert.

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