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Australia says it was 'upfront' with France over submarine deal as crisis continues

U.S. authorities accelerate removal of Haitians at border with Mexico

Evergrande begins repaying wealth product investors with property

Exclusive: Malaysia's Najib may seek re-election to parliament despite conviction

World leaders return to U.N. with focus on pandemic, climate

SpaceX capsule with world's first all-civilian orbital crew returns safely

U.S. says Kabul drone strike killed 10 civilians, including children, in 'tragic mistake'

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