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Karabakh separatist stronghold encircled but ceasefire holds

Karabakh separatist stronghold encircled but ceasefire holds

Residents in Nagorno-Karabakh's separatist stronghold cowered in basements Friday as a fragile ceasefire held two days after Azerbaijan reclaimed control of the region in a lightning offensive.

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MotoGP apologises for deleting Kashmir from India map

MotoGP apologises for deleting Kashmir from India map

MotoGP apologised to Indian fans Friday for displaying a map of the country without Kashmir -- which is disputed with Pakistan -- on its live stream of a practice session.

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EU reduces record Intel antitrust fine to 376 mn euros

EU reduces record Intel antitrust fine to 376 mn euros

The European Commission slapped a new fine of 376 million euros ($400 million) on US chipmaker Intel on Friday after an EU court annulled a previous record penalty for abusing its dominance in the computer chip market.

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As electric shift stalls, Volkswagen weighs up savings

As electric shift stalls, Volkswagen weighs up savings

Volkswagen's factory in the heart of the east German city of Dresden was conceived as a showcase for the auto giant's electric future but on a September afternoon the production line stands still.

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USA sweep Europe in first Solheim Cup session

USA sweep Europe in first Solheim Cup session

Lexi Thompson starred as the United States romped to a clean sweep of the opening morning foursomes against Europe at the Solheim Cup in Spain on Friday.

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Stock markets mixed as traders eye high interest rates for longer

Stock markets mixed as traders eye high interest rates for longer

European and Asian stock markets diverged Friday with traders contemplating further hikes to interest rates as inflation stays high despite a recent cooling of consumer-price rises.

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England's Smith to 'light up the world' at full-back against Chile

England's Smith to 'light up the world' at full-back against Chile

England scrum-half Danny Care said on Friday Marcus Smith will "light up the world" when he features for the first time in his career at full-back against Chile in the Rugby World Cup this weekend.

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Nagelsmann given chance by Germany after Bayern disappointment

Nagelsmann given chance by Germany after Bayern disappointment

Julian Nagelsmann hit a rare low ebb when he was surprisingly sacked by Bayern Munich earlier this year, but has now been given the chance to lead his native Germany at next year's European Championship on home soil.

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Chinese activist asks Taiwan not to deport him

Chinese activist asks Taiwan not to deport him

A Chinese activist pleaded for authorities not to deport him after he landed at Taiwan's international airport on Friday, and requested asylum from the United States and Canada.

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Months-long limbo for thousands of Sudanese at Egypt border

Months-long limbo for thousands of Sudanese at Egypt border

In the sandy courtyard of a school turned shelter in northern Sudan, two children idly pass a football back and forth. Around them, dozens of adults wait, trapped between a war and a border.

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