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IMF agreement could give Ukraine access to $1.1 bn

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PHILADELPHIA: Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump met for their first and possibly only debate on Tuesday, which could have a significant impact on the Nov. 5 election as polls show a tight race. Here are the insights from the debate: RILING HER RIVAL Harris made sure to get under Trump's skin, as her … Read more

Pope Francis heads to Singapore on final stop of Asia tour

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SINGAPORE: Pope Francis left East Timor for Singapore on Wednesday for the final leg of a grueling 12-day Asia-Pacific tour, from one of the world's poorest regions to one of its richest. The marathon four-nation tour has already taken in Indonesia and Papua New Guinea, but the 87-year-old pontiff appeared in good spirits throughout despite … Read more

Colombia down Argentina, Brazil stunned in World Cup qualifiers

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MIAMI: Argentine Mauricio Pochettino has been named the new head coach of the US national team, the U.S. Soccer Federation announced on Tuesday. The former Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain and Espanyol coach replaces American Gregg Berhalter, who was sacked in July after a disappointing Copa America campaign. Pochettino is the biggest coach to take … Read more

Hanoi river level hits 20-year high as typhoon toll passes 150

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Hanoi: Hanoi residents waded through waist-deep water on Wednesday as river levels hit a 20-year high and the death toll from the strongest typhoon in a decade topped 150, with neighboring countries also enduring deadly floods and landslides. Typhoon Yagi hit Vietnam at the weekend, bringing winds in excess of 149 kilometers per hour and … Read more