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French prosecutor seeks 5-year ban from office against French far right leader Le Pen
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The Paris prosecutor on Wednesday requested a five-year prison sentence and a five-year ban from public office against far-right leader Marine Le Pen, at a trial where she and 24 others are accused of embezzling European Union funds.
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Walking, combined with other exercises, enhances health: experts
NEW YORK, Nov. 13 (Xinhua) -- Medical experts agree that walking is an easy way to improve physical and mental health, bolster fitness and prevent disease -- while it's not the only sort of exercise people should do, it's a great first step toward a healthy life, reported The Associated Press on Wednesday.
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Spotify takes aim at YouTube in battle for podcasts: WSJ
NEW YORK, Nov. 13 (Xinhua) -- As fans increasingly flock to videos of star hosts interacting with their guests during interviews, Swedish audio streaming and media service provider Spotify wants to persuade more podcasters to make videos for its own platform in addition to U.S. streaming giant YouTube, reported The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) on Wednesday.
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World
GM recalls 462,000 pickup trucks, SUVs over transmission issues
NEW YORK, Nov. 13 (Xinhua) -- General Motors is recalling almost 462,000 diesel-engine pickup trucks and SUVs over a transmission issue that can cause rear wheels to lock, increasing the risk of a crash, U.S. media reported Wednesday.
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U.S. dollar ticks up
NEW YORK, Nov. 13 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. dollar advanced in late trading on Wednesday.
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World
Libya's total fuel production climbs over 1.5 mln bpd
TRIPOLI, Nov. 13 (Xinhua) -- The state-owned National Oil Corporation (NOC) of Libya on Wednesday announced that the daily production of oil, gas and condensates is 1,577,101 barrels.
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World
Full Text: Address by Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang at World Leaders Climate Action Summit
BAKU, Nov. 13 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang on Tuesday delivered a speech at the World Leaders Climate Action Summit during the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
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Boxing
Jake Paul-Mike Tyson expected to drive record betting
Jake Paul and Mike Tyson's made-for-Netflix fight on Friday night has oddsmakers anticipating record wagering for a boxing match.
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China's resolve, actions to address climate change not to waver: vice premier
BAKU, Nov. 13 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang said Wednesday that China's resolve and actions to actively address climate change will not waver.
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Chinese vice premier calls for more int'l cooperation on climate change adaptation for islands
BAKU, Nov. 13 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang on Wednesday called for strengthening international cooperation on climate change adaptation for islands, exploring the creation of an international zero-carbon island cooperation organization, and promoting resource sharing, technology exchange, and experience sharing to help small island nations better address the challenges of climate change.
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Football
Soccer-Bullish Spalletti feeling confident ahead of Belgium showdown
(Reuters) - Italy coach Luciano Spalletti was brimming with confidence ahead of their Nations League match against Belgium in Brussels on Thursday, buoyed by his side's recent displays and the squad's performance in training.
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Olympics-IOC needs clear stance on gender, says presidential hopeful Coe
LONDON (Reuters) - Sebastian Coe "soft-launched" his bid to become the next president of the International Olympic Committee on Wednesday, saying it was a role he feels he has been building towards his whole life and that the organisation is ready for change.
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Kyiv 'cautiously optimistic' after discussing deep strikes in Russia with US
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on Wednesday he was "cautiously optimistic" after discussing with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken the possibility of conducting deep strikes on Russia as well as Euro-Atlantic integration.
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Football
Soccer-'England first': Kane hits out at player withdrawals ahead of Nations League games
(Reuters) -England skipper Harry Kane has hit out at several players who withdrew from the national team ahead of their Nations League matches against Greece and Ireland, saying on Wednesday that country must always come before club football.
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World
Bahrain International Airshow 2024 kicks off
MANAMA, Nov. 13 (Xinhua) -- The Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS) 2024 kicked off Wednesday at the Bahrain International Circuit in the Bahraini city of Sakhir, the official Bahrain News Agency reported.
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Liberty Media sharpens F1 focus with spinoff as Malone set to take driver's seat
(Reuters) -Formula One owner Liberty Media will sharpen its focus on its motorsports businesses by spinning off most of its other assets and said Chairman John Malone would become the interim CEO when its long-time top boss steps down at the end of 2024.
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Cricket
Cricket-Varma ton leads India to 11-run T20 win over South Africa
PRETORIA (Reuters) -Tilak Varma scored a maiden Twenty20 International century with a brilliant 107 from 56 balls to help India to an 11-run victory over hosts South Africa at Centurion Park on Wednesday, a game that was stopped for nearly half an hour by flying ants.
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World
Exclusive-European powers pushing for resolution against Iran at IAEA, diplomats say
PARIS/VIENNA (Reuters) - European powers are pushing for a new resolution against Iran by the U.N. atomic watchdog's board next week to pressure Tehran over its poor cooperation, as the world awaits the return of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, diplomats say.
