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Blatter resignation comes as no surprise, analysts say
Although the timing of Sepp Blatter’s resignation as FIFA president was shocking for many football fans, analysts said Wednesday that the step was expected sooner or later.
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Region
Sisi defends human rights track record in Berlin
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi defended his government’s human rights track record Wednesday, saying he was operating “amid very difficult circumstances” after Chancellor Angela Merkel criticized the country’s widespread use of the death penalty.
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World
China escalates effort to recover missing from capsized ship
Chinese authorities deployed scores more divers and a large crane as they escalated efforts Wednesday to recover more than 410 people believed to be trapped inside an overturned river cruise ship.
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Business
India's central bank cuts interest rates for third time this year
India's central bank on Tuesday cut interest rates for the third time this year and played down recent strong growth in Asia's third-largest economy, saying investment and demand remained weak.
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Sports
Blatter’s exit prompts call for new face, fresh start for FIFA
Sepp Blatter’s shock resignation as FIFA president, hours before it emerged he was under investigation by US authorities, prompted widespread calls for root-and-branch reforms at football’s world governing body on Wednesday.
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Features
3D printers get Ugandan amputees back on their feet
Doctors amputated Ugandan schoolboy Jesse Ayebazibwe’s right leg when he was hit by a truck while walking home from school three years ago.
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Greatest dignity
The entire world had the privilege to witness His Royal Highness Prince Ali rising to the occasion, and more, during the FIFA election a few days ago.
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