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Brother of Nicaragua's Ortega hospitalized: exiled press

Brother of Nicaragua's Ortega hospitalized: exiled press

The dissident brother of Nicaraguan strongman Daniel Ortega, who the president has accused of "treason," has been hospitalized, according to exiled press.

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US Fed holds rates and pencils in just one cut this year

US Fed holds rates and pencils in just one cut this year

The US Federal Reserve left its key lending rate unchanged on Wednesday and penciled in just one rate cut this year, down from the three expected in March.

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Yadav, Arshdeep star as India beat USA to reach T20 World Cup second round

Yadav, Arshdeep star as India beat USA to reach T20 World Cup second round

Suryakumar Yadav hit an unbeaten half-century and left-arm seamer Arshdeep Singh claimed a career-best 4-9 as India defeated the United States by seven wickets to reach the T20 World Cup second round on Wednesday.

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Even No.1 Scheffler gets a laugh out of arrest tribute video

Even No.1 Scheffler gets a laugh out of arrest tribute video

Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler can laugh at the internet-sensation tribute video to his arrest last month at the PGA Championship now that all charges have been dropped.

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Haiti's PM vows security boost and corruption crackdown

Haiti's PM vows security boost and corruption crackdown

Haiti's Prime Minister Garry Conille said Wednesday that greater security and a crackdown on corruption would be priorities for his newly installed government in the troubled Caribbean nation.

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Zelensky discusses peace summit on Saudi visit

Zelensky discusses peace summit on Saudi visit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, on an unannounced visit to Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, said he discussed preparations for a peace summit this weekend with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

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Prosecutors call for Pogba's brother and others to face trial in kidnap case

Prosecutors call for Pogba's brother and others to face trial in kidnap case

French prosecutors called on Wednesday for six associates of Paul Pogba, including his brother, to face trial as part of the investigation into the alleged extortion and kidnapping of the French footballer, AFP has learned from a source involved in the case.

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Swimming champion Peaty heads to Olympics 'at peace' after mental turmoil

Swimming champion Peaty heads to Olympics 'at peace' after mental turmoil

Britain's Adam Peaty said on Wednesday he believes he will travel to Paris 2024 as an even tougher rival for his opponents now the three-time Olympic swimming champion is living his "true life".

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Thiago Motta named as new coach of Juventus

Thiago Motta named as new coach of Juventus

Italian giants Juventus on Wednesday named Thiago Motta as their new coach, replacing Massimiliano Allegri who was sacked last month.

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Brazil's Lula defends oil exploration near Amazon River

Brazil's Lula defends oil exploration near Amazon River

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Wednesday that a controversial offshore oil exploration plan near the mouth of the Amazon River was a key opportunity for the country's growth.

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