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The Houston Astros clinched their fourth consecutive American League West divisional title on Tuesday to surge into the postseason with a 4-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners.
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Most Asian markets built on a global rally Wednesday as China announced another interest rate cut the day after unveiling a series of measures to boost the country's ailing economy.
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China cuts another key interest rate to boost economy
China's central bank on Wednesday said it would slash another key interest rate, a day after it unveiled a raft of new measures aimed at boosting its ailing economy.
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US state executes man despite conviction doubts
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UK foreign minister Lammy seeks 'strongest position' for Ukraine
British foreign minister David Lammy said Tuesday he was working to put Ukraine in the "strongest position" in its war with Russia ahead of the winter months.
Macron presses Iran president for Lebanon de-escalation
French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday pressed Iran's new president to use his influence to dial down soaring tensions in Lebanon, where Israel is striking Tehran-backed Hezbollah.
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The UN agency for Palestinian refugees is bracing for a triple crisis as Israeli strikes on Lebanon add to the strain it is facing in Gaza and the West Bank, its chief told AFP on Tuesday.