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NBA fines 76ers' Nurse, Oubre for ref abuse after missed foul

NBA fines 76ers' Nurse, Oubre for ref abuse after missed foul

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse and guard Kelly Oubre Jr. were each fined $50,000 by the NBA on Friday for heated complaints after a missed call in a frustrating loss.

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Polish govt moves to bypass president veto over emergency contraception

Polish govt moves to bypass president veto over emergency contraception

Poland's pro-EU coalition government on Friday sought to bypass a veto by conservative President Andrzej Duda in a tug-of-war over prescription-free emergency contraception, which the previous nationalist government reversed.

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US Fed's inflation fight remains on track despite recent uptick: Powell

US Fed's inflation fight remains on track despite recent uptick: Powell

The recent rise in US inflation hasn't stalled the Federal Reserve's ongoing fight against rising prices, Fed chair Jerome Powell said Friday, shortly after the publication of fresh government data.

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Mainoo's maturity on England debut no surprise to Ten Hag

Mainoo's maturity on England debut no surprise to Ten Hag

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is confident Kobbie Mainoo can cope with the hype of being proclaimed a rising star for club and country.

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France to bring back remains of colonial soldiers from Vietnam

France to bring back remains of colonial soldiers from Vietnam

France is to repatriate from Vietnam the bodies of six soldiers who died in Dien Bien Phu, the country's last stand in colonial Indochina, the defence ministry said.

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Arteta puts friendship with 'best in the world' Guardiola aside for title race

Arteta puts friendship with 'best in the world' Guardiola aside for title race

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta said his relationship with Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola "had to change" with the two clubs battling for the Premier League title.

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Postecoglou proud of Richarlison for going public with mental health problems

Postecoglou proud of Richarlison for going public with mental health problems

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou has praised Richarlison for going public with his mental health issues.

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Huge crane ready to clear Baltimore bridge debris

Huge crane ready to clear Baltimore bridge debris

The largest crane on the US Eastern Seaboard readied Friday to begin salvage work to clear Baltimore harbor after a cargo ship crashed into a major bridge causing it to collapse.

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Pilgrims stay away from Jerusalem on 'tense' Good Friday

Pilgrims stay away from Jerusalem on 'tense' Good Friday

The war in Gaza hung heavy over Good Friday in Jerusalem with fewer Christian pilgrims walking the path through the walled Old City that they believe Christ took to his crucifixion.

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Amorim emerges as new front-runner after Alonso snubs Liverpool

Amorim emerges as new front-runner after Alonso snubs Liverpool

Liverpool's hopes of luring Xabi Alonso back to Anfield were dashed on Friday with the Spaniard deciding to stay put at Bayer Leverkusen, who he has on course for a first ever Bundesliga title.

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