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U.S. Naval Academy in Maryland placed on security lockdown
(Reuters) -The U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, was placed on a security lockdown on Thursday while military personnel and local law enforcement investigated reports of threats to the installation, the Navy said on the academy's Facebook page.
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Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro sentenced to over 27 years in prison
BRASILIA, Sept. 11 (Xinhua) -- Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was sentenced to 27 years and three months in prison on Thursday after four out of five Supreme Federal Court justices voted to convict him of attempting a coup.
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11th International United Cultures Forum kicks off in St. Petersburg
ST. PETERSBURG, Sept. 11 (Xinhua) -- The 11th International United Cultures Forum kicked off in the Russian city of St. Petersburg on Thursday, drawing delegates from more than 60 countries.
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South Korea asks US Congress to support a new visa, workers heading home
SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun has called for the U.S. Congress to support a new visa for Korean businesses, the ministry said on Friday, as hundreds of Korean workers arrested during a massive immigration raid are heading home.
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U.S. stocks close higher after CPI meets expectations
NEW YORK, Sept. 11 (Xinhua) -- U.S. stocks advanced on Thursday after consumer inflation data met expectations, reinforcing investor confidence that the Federal Reserve will restart rate cuts at its meeting next week.
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North America's largest clean energy expo concludes in Las Vegas, showcasing latest innovations
LAS VEGAS, Sept. 11 (Xinhua) -- The RE+ expo, North America's largest clean energy gathering, wrapped up Thursday in Las Vegas, the U.S. state of Nevada, highlighting the sector's rapid growth and presenting a wide range of cutting-edge technologies and solutions.
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Moldovan bid to join EU under threat if pro-Russian groups win poll, officials say
CHISINAU (Reuters) -Moldova could see its ambitions to join the European Union halted if it fails to return a pro-European parliament, senior Moldovan officials said on Thursday, as an opinion poll put the pro-Russian opposition in the lead in a general election campaign.
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Mexican president supports investigation into deadly gas tanker explosion
MEXICO CITY, Sept. 11 (Xinhua) -- Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Thursday backed an investigation into Wednesday's gas tanker explosion in the capital city to prevent similar incidents in the future.
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Australia's milk production to decline amid global supply surge: report
SYDNEY, Sept. 11 (Xinhua) -- Australia's milk production is set to fall again this season, as global milk supply surges across other key dairy-exporting regions, an industry report said on Thursday.
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Rumors, misinformation about Charlie Kirk killing rampant on social media
Confusion and conspiracy theories spread online after conservative activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot during a university appearance in Orem, Utah, on Wednesday.
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U.S. dollar ticks down
NEW YORK, Sept. 11 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. dollar fell in late trading on Thursday.
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US threatens action against foreigners praising Kirk killing
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau on Thursday warned that Washington may take action against foreigners "praising, rationalizing, or making light" of the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, adding he had directed consular officials to take appropriate action.
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Brunei records over 427,000 tourist arrivals from Malaysia in 2024
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Sept. 11 (Xinhua) -- Brunei recorded a total of 427,536 tourist arrivals from Malaysia via land and sea in 2024, official data showed.
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Vehicles to get cheaper in India after tax reforms
NEW DELHI, Sept. 11 (Xinhua) -- Vehicles, including two-wheelers, cars and commercial vehicles, would soon get cheaper in India after the federal government announced reforms in goods and services tax (GST), thus significantly reducing the tax component, an official statement said on Thursday.
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Brazil top court panel forms majority to convict Bolsonaro for criminal organization
BRASILIA (Reuters) -A five-member panel of Brazil's Supreme Court formed a majority on Thursday to convict former President Jair Bolsonaro of being part of an armed criminal organization.
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Alone in no man's land, one freed prisoner refused to leave Belarus
(Reuters) -In the neutral zone on the border between Belarus and Lithuania, an elderly man maintained a lonely vigil on Thursday.
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Indian gov't signs loan agreement with ADB to promote tourism in Uttarakhand
NEW DELHI, Sept. 11 (Xinhua) -- India's federal government and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed a loan agreement of 126.4 million U.S. dollars to promote sustainable tourism in the northern state of Uttarakhand, officials said Thursday.
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UNICEF report warns of rising overweight, obesity among South African children
JOHANNESBURG, Sept. 11 (Xinhua) -- South Africa recorded a significant increase in overweight and obesity between 2016 and 2024, with junk food being one of the contributing factors, said a United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) South Africa official on Thursday.
