Mumbai rain: Persistent rainfall triggers transport chaos

Two days of rain have caused at least 15 deaths and disrupted transport in India's financial capital.

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Iran rejects U.S. accusation it long violated nuclear deal

Iran rejected on Tuesday a White House accusation that Tehran was long violating the terms of its nuclear deal with world powers, after the Islamic Republic said it had amassed more low-enriched uranium than permitted under the accord.

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Asian markets waver amid global growth, trade uncertainty

Asian shares wobbled on Tuesday, U.S. Treasury yields fell and gold rose as weak global manufacturing activity reinforced worries about slowing growth while uncertainties over the prospect of a Sino-U.S. trade deal also hurt sentiment.

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Total solar eclipse 2019: South America awaits sky show

Skywatchers in parts of Chile and Argentina will shortly see the Moon pass directly in front of the Sun.

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Gauff, 15, stuns Wimbledon great Williams

Fifteen-year-old qualifier Cori Gauff beats five-time champion Venus Williams in a stunning first-round upset at Wimbledon.

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Hong Kong protests: Carrie Lam condemns 'extreme use of violence'

Carrie Lam says nothing is more important than the rule of law, after protesters stormed parliament.

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Calm returns to Hong Kong after protests erupt into violence

A tense calm descended on Hong Kong early on Tuesday, hours after police fired tear gas to disperse hundreds of protesters who had stormed the legislature in chaotic scenes to protest against an extradition bill in a direct challenge to Beijing.

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