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Veteran Scotland prop Nel to retire

Veteran Scotland prop Nel to retire

Scotland and Edinburgh tight-head prop WP Nel will retire at the end of the season, Scottish Rugby announced on Tuesday.

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Abortion pill at the center of US Supreme Court case

Abortion pill at the center of US Supreme Court case

A widely used pill is at the center of the latest legal battle in America's ongoing debate over abortion.

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US rejects Hamas plea to halt Gaza airdrops as fighting rages on

US rejects Hamas plea to halt Gaza airdrops as fighting rages on

The United States said Tuesday it would continue airdrops of aid to besieged Gaza, despite pleas from Hamas to stop the practice after it said 18 people had died trying to reach food packages.

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Seeing US ties, Vietnam appeals for 'market economy' status

Seeing US ties, Vietnam appeals for 'market economy' status

Vietnam on Tuesday called on the United States to recognize it as a market economy, saying stronger trade ties would benefit Washington in key areas as it seeks to diversify from China.

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Georgia beat Greece on penalties to qualify for Euro 2024

Georgia beat Greece on penalties to qualify for Euro 2024

Georgia qualified for Euro 2024 on Tuesday, winning their play-off against Greece 4-2 on penalties after a 0-0 draw at the end of extra time to advance to their first ever major tournament finals.

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Strippers get bill of rights in US state

Strippers get bill of rights in US state

Strippers in the US state of Washington have won workplace protections after the governor signed a bill of rights putting them on the same leal footing as people in any other job.

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UN Palestinian agency chief says funding secured until end of May

UN Palestinian agency chief says funding secured until end of May

The UN agency for Palestinian refugees has enough funds to keep operating until at least the end of May, its chief told Swiss media on Tuesday.

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Medvedev eases through in Miami, Ruud out

Medvedev eases through in Miami, Ruud out

Defending Miami Open champion Daniil Medvedev marched into the quarter-finals of the tournament on Tuesday with a 7-6 (7/5), 6-0 win over Germany's Dominik Koepfer, while Casper Ruud crashed out in straight sets.

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US defense chief to Israel counterpart: Gaza toll 'too high'

US defense chief to Israel counterpart: Gaza toll 'too high'

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin told his Israeli counterpart Yoav Gallant Tuesday that civilian casualties in Gaza are "too high" and suggested alternatives to a major Israeli operation in the territory's south.

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'Near perfect' as Ravindra, Dube help Chennai thrash Gujarat in IPL

'Near perfect' as Ravindra, Dube help Chennai thrash Gujarat in IPL

New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra hit an explosive 46 and took three catches to help holders Chennai Super Kings to their second straight IPL win with a 63-run thrashing of Gujarat Titans on Tuesday.

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