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Syria reports Israeli strikes as clashes with Druze spread

Syria reports Israeli strikes as clashes with Druze spread

Syria said Israel launched new strikes near Damascus on Wednesday, after sectarian clashes left nearly 40 dead in two days and Israel warned against attacks targeting the Druze minority.

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Ukraine, US say minerals deal ready as suspense lingers

Ukraine, US say minerals deal ready as suspense lingers

The United States and Ukraine said Wednesday they could sign a long-anticipated minerals deal within the day, after last-minute concerns from Kyiv as it seeks long-term US support.

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Everything is fine: Trump's cabinet shrugs off shrinking economy

Everything is fine: Trump's cabinet shrugs off shrinking economy

Contraction? What contraction? As far as US President Donald Trump and his cabinet were concerned on Wednesday all was well with the economy -- and with everything else.

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Chelsea boss Maresca adamant money no guarantee of success

Chelsea boss Maresca adamant money no guarantee of success

Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca has insisted "money does not win titles" ahead of Thursday's Conference League semi-final first leg against Djurgarden in Stockholm on Thursday.

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Wood warns England cricketers against 'dumb' public comments

Wood warns England cricketers against 'dumb' public comments

Mark Wood has accepted some of the comments made by his fellow England players to the media have been "a bit dumb".

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US economy shrinks, Trump blames Biden

US economy shrinks, Trump blames Biden

The US economy unexpectedly contracted in the first three months of the year on an import surge triggered by Donald Trump's tariff plans, although the president pinned the blame squarely on his predecessor.

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Caterpillar so far not hiking prices to offset tariff hit

Caterpillar so far not hiking prices to offset tariff hit

Caterpillar has trimmed corporate travel and other discretionary spending to offset a tariff hit, but has no plans to raise prices or overhaul supply chains, executives said Wednesday.

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Japan's Kawasaki down Ronaldo's Al Nassr to reach Asian Champions League final

Japan's Kawasaki down Ronaldo's Al Nassr to reach Asian Champions League final

Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr crashed out of the Asian Champions League Elite semi-finals on Wednesday when they were beaten 3-2 by Japan's Kawasaki Frontale.

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Trump praises Musk as chief disruptor eyes exit

Trump praises Musk as chief disruptor eyes exit

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said Tesla boss Elon Musk could stay working for the White House as long as he wanted but understood the tycoon wanted to get back to his businesses.

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Chahal hat-trick helps Punjab eliminate Chennai from IPL playoff race

Chahal hat-trick helps Punjab eliminate Chennai from IPL playoff race

A hat-trick by Yuzvendra Chahal and skipper Shreyas Iyer's 72 helped Punjab Kings to a four-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings on Wednesday, officially ending their opponents' slim chances of reaching the playoffs.

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