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World Bank says sub-Saharan Africa will enter recession in 2020

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Makiyo admits the reason for her failed marriage

A millennial couple invested in a $143,000 vacation home in Bali. It's become the crux of their early-retirement strategy.

Thai police begin manhunt after body of South Korean national found in barrel encased in cement

A 19-year-old called 911 in a crisis and ended up dead. For advocates, it’s a call for a better way of policing

The West will soon pay for Biden’s betrayal

Wayne Rooney accuses Manchester United players of faking injuries

Want To Avoid Food Poisoning? Skip These Items At Your Hotel's Breakfast Buffet

End is nigh for soggy Erik ten Hag as Man Utd sink to new levels of ineptitude

3 Singapore Blue-Chip Stocks with Dividend Yields of 6% or Higher

A Ukrainian recon commander in Kharkiv said its first line of defense was missing, in a 'betrayal' that allowed Russian troops to just walk in

Man and woman punched to the ground and stomped on in suspected mugging

1MDB sues wife of former PM over US$346 million of luxury goods

Victoria Beckham Celebrates Mother's Day with Photo Featuring All Her Kids: 'I Love You All So Much'

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Manchester United player ratings vs Arsenal: Elegant Amad Diallo makes instant impact

Chinese and Hong Kong students at British universities silenced by Beijing

Putin replaces Russia’s defense minister with a civilian as Ukraine war rages and defense spending spirals

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