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    Billionaire Alibaba founder Jack Ma reappears in Hong Kong - sources

    China · 2:01 AM UTC

    Alibaba Group founder Jack Ma, largely out of public view since a regulatory clampdown started on his business empire late last year, is currently in Hong Kong and has met business associates in recent days, two sources told Reuters.

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    U.S. House votes for short-term debt ceiling fix, averting default
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    U.S. FDA staff says Moderna did not meet all criteria for COVID-19 boosters
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    IMF's Georgieva focused on global challenges after getting board's backing -interview
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    U.S. Jan. 6 panel to advance contempt charges if subpoenas not followed -Cheney
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    Asia Pacific · 12:01 AM UTC

    COVID-19 curbs in Sydney could ease early amid surge in vaccinations

    New South Wales could ease more restrictions in Sydney a week earlier than planned on Oct. 18 as Australia's most populous state races towards its 80% double-dose vaccination target, the government said on Wednesday.

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    Ex-Myanmar president says army tried to force him to cede power hours before coup
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    British American Tobacco pulls out of army-ruled Myanmar
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    U.S., Taliban had 'productive' talks on humanitarian aid - State Department
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    G20 pledges help for Afghan humanitarian crisis at special summit

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    China's property sector stalked by Evergrande default fears
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    Billionaire Alibaba founder Jack Ma reappears in Hong Kong - sources
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    China has ability to address Evergrande situation, still risks remain -IMF
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    ARK Invest's Wood warns upcoming economic downturn in China 'obvious'

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    Stop the poison, UK's Frost tells EU over post-Brexit deal
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    UK's Queen Elizabeth seen using walking stick at public event
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    British American Tobacco pulls out of army-ruled Myanmar
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    England held 1-1 by Hungary in match marred by crowd violence

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    Macron unveils 30-bln euro plan for innovation and industrial revival
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    Polish prime minister accuses opposition of lying about 'Polexit'
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    Czech ruling party signals readiness to move to opposition, eventually
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    EU plans stricter drugs supply rules to avoid reliance on 'autocracies'

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    United States · October 12, 2021 · 10:28 PM UTC

    Progressives in U.S. Congress open to cutting cost, not scope, of Biden bill

    U.S. Congress progressives on Tuesday signaled a new willingness to shrink the cost, but not the scope, of President Joe Biden's multi-trillion-dollar plan to broaden social programs and tackle climate change, as they struggle to reach a deal with party moderates.

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    U.S. should face up to 'shameful past' with tribal nations, VP Harris says
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    New York must allow religious exemptions to COVID-19 vaccine mandate, judge rules
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    Former Wake Forest coach's U.S. college scandal charges could be dropped in deal
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    Toddler with COVID-19 home from the hospital

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    China Sept export growth unexpectedly picks up, imports slow
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    Asian shares edgy amid inflation fears, dollar at one-year high
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    EXCLUSIVE U.S. SEC opens inquiry into Wall Street banks' staff communications -sources
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    Boeing will require its 125,000 U.S. employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19

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    Apple likely to cut iPhone 13 production due to chip crunch -Bloomberg News
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    Tesla to expand presence in Palo Alto despite HQ move to Texas -source
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    Twitter debuts new ad features, revamped algorithm ahead of ecommerce push
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    U.S. senator asks Facebook CEO to retain documents linked to testimony

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    EXCLUSIVE Turkish intelligence helped Iraq capture Islamic State leader, sources say
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    Analysis: Iraqi voters spurn Iran's allies, but Tehran could still fight for clout
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    Beirut blast investigation stand-off roils Lebanese cabinet
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    Israeli minister sees no compromise on U.S. Palestinian mission in Jerusalem

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    Central African Republic war crimes suspect 'beat' prisoners, ICC prosecutor says
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    World Court sides mostly with Somalia in border dispute with Kenya
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    UN demands Libya inquiry into shooting of escaping migrants
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    Crypto trading thrives in Nigeria despite official disapproval

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    As Brazilians flock to the U.S. border, an alleged smuggler cashes in
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    Jailed former Venezuelan minister dies of COVID-19
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    Mexico president says foreign companies smuggled fuel, names Trafigura
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    U.S.-bound, 19,000 migrant children cross dangerous jungle - UNICEF

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    Zverev sees off Murray to reach Indian Wells fourth round
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    Gruden unlikely to coach in NFL again, say experts
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    Nets say Irving cannot play or practice until eligible as vaccine row escalates
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    Rogers avoids another teenage exit to advance at Indian Wells

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