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Rubio says Syria could be weeks away from 'full-scale civil war'

Rubio says Syria could be weeks away from 'full-scale civil war'

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Tuesday that Syria could be weeks away from a fresh civil war of "epic proportions," as he called for support to the transitional leadership.

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Son dreaming of making history after 'unacceptable' Spurs season

Son dreaming of making history after 'unacceptable' Spurs season

Tottenham forward Son Heung-min said he wants to make history in the Europa League final against Manchester United on Wednesday, after an "unacceptable" domestic season.

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Chelsea's Maresca fumes over Betis fixture change ahead of Conference League final

Chelsea's Maresca fumes over Betis fixture change ahead of Conference League final

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca is "not happy" that Real Betis have been given an extra 48 hours to prepare for the UEFA Conference League final.

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'I'm not a clown': Spurs boss Postecoglou hits out ahead of Europa League final

'I'm not a clown': Spurs boss Postecoglou hits out ahead of Europa League final

Ange Postecoglou angrily defended his record at Tottenham ahead of Wednesday's Europa League final after a terrible Premier League season, stating: "I'm not a clown".

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Scarlett Johansson faces tough reviews in director debut

Scarlett Johansson faces tough reviews in director debut

Scarlett Johansson faced tough initial reviews for her debut film as a director after it premiered in front of a VIP-packed crowd at the Cannes film festival on Tuesday.

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Ahmedabad to host IPL final in revised schedule

Ahmedabad to host IPL final in revised schedule

The Indian Premier League final will be played in Ahmedabad, the country's cricket board said Tuesday as it announced the venues for the playoffs of the T20 tournament.

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Three dead as thunderstorms hit southeastern France

Three dead as thunderstorms hit southeastern France

At least three people died, including a couple in their eighties, when thunderstorms hit southeast France on Tuesday, leaving behind what one official described as "scenes of war".

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Doucoure to leave Everton at end of season

Doucoure to leave Everton at end of season

Mali midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure said on Tuesday he will leave Everton at the end of the season after five years with the Premier League club.

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Postecoglou fights to avoid sack as Spurs face Man Utd in Europa final

Postecoglou fights to avoid sack as Spurs face Man Utd in Europa final

Ange Postecoglou can end Tottenham's 17-year trophy drought by winning the Europa League final against Manchester United, but even victory in Bilbao on Wednesday might not be enough to save him from the sack.

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Europa League final offers financial lifeline for Man Utd, Spurs

Europa League final offers financial lifeline for Man Utd, Spurs

Manchester United and Tottenham will aim to salvage disastrous domestic seasons in Wednesday's Europa League final, with the prize of a lucrative place in next season's Champions League as treasured as the trophy.

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