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Edmundo Gonzalez, Venezuela's low-profile and last-minute opposition candidate
CARACAS (Reuters) - As time was running out, Venezuela's opposition chose low-profile former diplomat Edmundo Gonzalez to run against President Nicolas Maduro in a July election that political analysts said will require Gonzalez to build name recognition among voters.
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World
Cultural fusion shines at Chinese Language Day celebration in Nigeria
ABUJA, April 20 (Xinhua) -- The vibrant fusion of Chinese and Nigerian cultures illuminated the China Cultural Center in Nigeria on Saturday in Abuja, the capital of Nigeria, as government officials, students and cultural enthusiasts gathered to commemorate the 2024 United Nations Chinese Language Day.
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World
Duplantis sets pole vault world record, Gong claims shot put title at Xiamen Diamond League
XIAMEN, China, April 20 (Xinhua) -- Sweden's pole vault star Armand Duplantis improved his own world record by one centimeter as China's Gong Lijiao took the women's shot put victory at the opening meeting of the 2024 Diamond League here in Xiamen on Saturday.
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World
Guangdong one step away from CBA semis
GUANGZHOU, China, April 20 (Xinhua) -- The Guangdong Southern Tigers escaped from a last quarter fright to upset the Zhejiang Lions 106-96 here on Saturday, leading 2-0 in the best-of-five CBA quarterfinals.
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World
China Anti-Doping Agency criticizes swimmer report as "misleading"
BEIJING, April 20 (Xinhua) -- China Anti-Doping Agency (CHINADA) Saturday criticized recent reports about Chinese swimmers as "misleading".
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World
Love, friendship sparkle at Xi'an Diving World Cup
XI'AN, April 20 (Xinhua) -- Wang Zongyuan and Chen Yiwen added two more meaningful victories for China on the second day of the 2024 World Aquatics Diving World Cup Super Final here on Saturday.
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World
Thousands protest in Spain's Canary Islands over mass tourism
SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE, Spain (Reuters) - Thousands of people protested in Tenerife on Saturday, calling for the Spanish island to temporarily limit tourist arrivals to stem a boom in short-term holiday rentals and hotel construction that is driving up housing costs for locals.
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Nation
CIA translates nasi lemak as 'fat rice', features dish in its World Factbook
PETALING JAYA: Nasi lemak, one of Malaysia's favourite dishes, has been featured in the United States Central Intelligence Agency's (CIA) World Factbook.
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World
Ukrainian drones strike Russian fuel depot, substations in major attack
KYIV (Reuters) -Ukraine attacked eight Russian regions with dozens of long-range strike drones, setting ablaze a fuel depot and hitting three power substations in a major attack early on Saturday, an intelligence source in Kyiv told Reuters.
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World
Man who set himself on fire outside Trump trial dies of injuries
NEW YORK (AP): A man who doused himself in an accelerant and set himself on fire outside the courthouse where former president Donald Trump is on trial has died, police said.
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Russia says it downs 50 Ukrainian drones overnight, two civilians killed
MOSCOW (Reuters) -The Russian defence ministry said on Saturday its air defence intercepted and destroyed 50 Ukrainian drones overnight, repelling one of the largest such attacks on Russia during the conflict in Ukraine.
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World
X vows to 'robustly challenge' Australia order to remove stabbing posts
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Social media platform X said on Saturday it would challenge in court an order from an Australian regulator demanding the company remove some posts related to the stabbing of a bishop in Sydney.
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World
Fighting flares at Myanmar-Thai border as rebels target stranded junta troops
(Reuters) - Fighting raged at Myanmar's eastern frontier with Thailand on Saturday, both governments said, forcing 3,000 civilians to flee as rebels fought to flush out Myanmar junta troops holed up for days at a bridge border crossing.
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Cybersecurity
Why entrepreneurs need to consider increasing their digital security
The way we live, work, play, and communicate today is so tech dependent that it demands we always be on our devices as we go through our daily routines.
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AI
Report: AI is smarter than a person, sometimes
Tens of billions of dollars have poured into AI companies looking to use the technology to revolutionize everything from medicine to education over the past year. But concerns about the technology – both its power and potential to disrupt work and life – have also grown.
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World
Venezuela opposition backs Gonzalez as presidential candidate
CARACAS (Reuters) -Venezuela's major opposition coalition will back Edmundo Gonzalez for president in July's election, its leadership said on Friday, after intense internal negotiations to determine who could take on President Nicolas Maduro.
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World
Ecuador president declares state of emergency over energy crisis
QUITO (Reuters) - Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa declared a second state of emergency on Friday over an energy crisis that has already led to rationing in the South American country.
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Smartphones
Restaurants are putting digital detox on the menu with smartphone-free dining
In Italy, certain restaurants are encouraging their customers to set aside their smartphones while they eat to truly enjoy the moment. But to convince diners to give up their phones, they usually have to promise rewards...
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AI
To stand out in the job market, get to grips with ChatGPT
The expansion of access to higher education is prompting employers and recruiters to pay closer attention to the additional skills of job applicants. If human qualities – the famous soft skills – have become a decisive criterion for hiring, the mastery of artificial intelligence could prove just as important.
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World
U.S. stocks end mixed as fear index rises
NEW YORK, April 19 (Xinhua) -- U.S. stocks ended mixed on Friday, as the investors reacted to the geopolitical conflicts and sticky inflation.