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Gunfire near government house in Guinea-Bissau
Gunfire near government house in Guinea-Bissau

Sustained gunfire was heard on Tuesday near the seat of government in Bissau, the capital of the small coup-prone West African state of Guinea-Bissau, AFP reporters said.

February 01, 2022

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Four giants: The major players in video game industry
Four giants: The major players in video game industry

The global video game industry has undergone a series of blockbuster takeovers, most recently Sony's acquisition of Bungie and Microsoft's move for Activision.

February 01, 2022

Brady confirms retirement, ends 'thrilling ride'
Brady confirms retirement, ends 'thrilling ride'

NFL icon Tom Brady confirmed his retirement from the sport on Tuesday, officially bringing the curtain down on a glittering 22-season career.

February 01, 2022

Vietnam clobbers China in Lunar New Year upset
Vietnam clobbers China in Lunar New Year upset

Vietnam rattled China in a 3-1 upset during a World Cup qualifying match on Tuesday, sparking jubilation among Hanoi crowds as both countries celebrate Lunar New Year.

February 01, 2022

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Ethiopian Airlines completes first 737 MAX flight since 2019 crash
Ethiopian Airlines completes first 737 MAX flight since 2019 crash

Ethiopian Airlines on Tuesday flew the Boeing 737 MAX for the first time since a crash nearly three years ago killed all 157 people on board and triggered the global grounding of the aircraft.

February 01, 2022

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Eighteen dead, 46 injured as flooding hits Ecuador capital
Eighteen dead, 46 injured as flooding hits Ecuador capital

The heaviest flooding to hit Ecuador in two decades has killed at least 18 people in Quito, washing away cars, damaging homes and sweeping away volleyball players and spectators on a sports field, officials said Tuesday.

February 01, 2022