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![In the early 2000s, Duterte took the up-and-coming boxer under his wing and sponsored one of his fights in the southern city of Davao, cementing their political alliance until recent months [File: Manman Dejeto/AFP]](/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/000_BB3D7.jpg?resize=120%2C80)
Blinken says repairing US-France ties will take ‘time, hard work’
Leaders of South Africa, Iraq, Libya National Unity Government among those to speak on Thursday.
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Erdogan says Taliban lacking ‘inclusive, encompassing leadership’
Turkish president says Ankara is willing to work with Taliban if the armed group formed a more encompassing government.
![This is the second time the Taliban has ruled Afghanistan [Sidiqullah Khan/AP Photo]](/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/AP21227530778064.jpg?resize=570%2C380)
Jailed Russian politician slams Apple, Google over app removal
US tech giants acted as gov’t accomplices by removing tactical voting app from stores, jailed opposition leader alleges.
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Opinion
Tunisia’s President Saied has ‘lost his legitimacy’
Saied has held nearly total power since July 25 when he sacked the PM and suspended parliament.
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Abortion providers ask US top court to review Texas abortion ban
Petition to US Supreme Court argues Texas law banning abortions after six weeks of pregnancy is causing ‘great harm’.
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US Democrats introduce bill backing ‘end to Israel’s occupation’
Proposed bill calls for ‘robust oversight’ on US aid to Israel, but Palestinian rights group says it falls short.
![Congressman Andy Levin, who introduced the bill on Thursday, said US must play 'muscular' role in pushing for two-state solution [File: Stefani Reynolds/Bloomberg]](/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/congress.jpg?resize=570%2C380)
A boxing club shaping lives through social integration
Coach Ramalho training champions inside the ring and promoting social integration, education and employability outside.
![Miriam Silva started boxing when she was eight but left to try other sports. But in 2018, she was back [Helena Lins/Al Jazeera]](/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/0023_miriam_HL.jpg?resize=570%2C380)