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Biden in Europe to bolster West's unity, toughen Russia sanctions

Biden in Europe to bolster West's unity, toughen Russia sanctions

President Joe Biden arrived in Europe Wednesday on a mission to bolster Western unity and ramp up unprecedented sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine and brutal bid to upset the post-Cold War balance of power.

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Bloodied Ukraine defiant in face of 'war crimes'

Bloodied Ukraine defiant in face of 'war crimes'

A bloodied but defiant Ukraine appealed Wednesday ahead of a major NATO summit for more Western weapons to fight what the United States formally labelled Russian "war crimes."

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US reinstates tariff exemptions on some Chinese products

US reinstates tariff exemptions on some Chinese products

The US government announced Wednesday it will reinstate tariff exemptions for 352 Chinese products first hit with punitive duties in 2018, when then-president Donald Trump started a trade war with Beijing.

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Becker offered wedding ring to pay off debts, court hears

Becker offered wedding ring to pay off debts, court hears

Former Wimbledon champion Boris Becker offered up his wedding ring as he tried to pay off his debts, a London court heard on Wednesday on the third day of the German's trial on charges relating to his bankruptcy.

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US assesses Russia committed war crimes in Ukraine

US assesses Russia committed war crimes in Ukraine

The United States said Wednesday that public information and intelligence it has collected amounts to strong evidence that the Russian military has committed war crimes in Ukraine.

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Osaka says therapy helping after Miami win

Osaka says therapy helping after Miami win

Naomi Osaka regained her composure to breeze into the second round of the Miami Open on Wednesday before revealing she has begun working with a therapist to deal with the issues which saw her make a tearful exit at Indian Wells earlier this month.

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Chelsea allowed to sell tickets under new licence

Chelsea allowed to sell tickets under new licence

Chelsea fans will be able to attend Champions League and FA Cup matches for the rest of the season under the terms of a new licence granted to the club by the UK government.

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Madeleine Albright, first female US secretary of state, dies at 84

Madeleine Albright, first female US secretary of state, dies at 84

Madeleine Albright, who came to the United States as a child refugee and rose to be the first female secretary of state, shaping American foreign policy at the end of the 20th century, has died at the age of 84.

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YouTube offers thousands of free TV episodes -- with ads

YouTube offers thousands of free TV episodes -- with ads

YouTube on Wednesday began streaming some 4,000 television episodes from shows like "Hell's Kitchen" and "Heartland" to US viewers as the site tries to capture viewers in a fiercely competitive market.

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West Indies, England desperate for winning pitch in Grenada

West Indies, England desperate for winning pitch in Grenada

West Indies and England meet for the potential decider of their three-match series on Thursday amid expectations of a pitch which will finally produce a result after the first two Tests in Antigua and Barbados fizzled out.

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