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Maduro lawyer previously defended WikiLeaks' Julian Assange

Maduro lawyer previously defended WikiLeaks' Julian Assange

The lawyer defending deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro is a veteran trial attorney who previously represented WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange.

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Equities extend record run, oil eases

Equities extend record run, oil eases

Global stock markets advanced on Tuesday to fresh record highs while oil prices eased as investors tracked developments surrounding crude-rich Venezuela as well as the outlook for the global economy.

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O'Neill not sure he has 'energy' for long Celtic stay

O'Neill not sure he has 'energy' for long Celtic stay

Returning Celtic manager Martin O'Neill says he does not know if he will "have the energy" to stay on past the end of the season.

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Como sweep past Pisa to go fourth in Serie A

Como sweep past Pisa to go fourth in Serie A

Como swept aside struggling Pisa 3-0 to move fourth in Serie A on Tuesday boosting their hopes of Champions League football next season.

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Iran security forces use tear gas in Tehran bazaar as toll rises

Iran security forces use tear gas in Tehran bazaar as toll rises

Iranian security forces fired tear gas on Tuesday to disperse demonstrators at the Tehran bazaar, as an NGO said more than two dozen people had been killed in a crackdown on the most significant protests to hit the Islamic republic in three years.

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Man Utd speculation 'wasted time', says Palace boss Glasner

Man Utd speculation 'wasted time', says Palace boss Glasner

Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner on Tuesday batted away questions over the managerial vacancy at Manchester United, saying cryptically he is "not allowed to bet".

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Somalia calls Israeli FM visit to Somaliland an 'incursion'

Somalia calls Israeli FM visit to Somaliland an 'incursion'

The Israeli foreign minister arrived in Somaliland on Tuesday in a high-profile visit, condemned by Somalia as an "unauthorised incursion", after Israel recognised the breakaway region in the Horn of Africa.

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New Venezuelan leader walks tightrope with US, Maduro loyalists

New Venezuelan leader walks tightrope with US, Maduro loyalists

Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodriguez on Tuesday got down to the business of running the country, under pressure from Washington to give access to Caracas's oil while trying to keep supporters of ousted Nicolas Maduro on her side.

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US Capitol riot anniversary exposes a country still divided

US Capitol riot anniversary exposes a country still divided

Washington on Tuesday marks five years since a mob overran the US Capitol, with rioters pardoned by Donald Trump retracing their steps as Democrats revive hearings to hold the president accountable.

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Six dead in weather accidents as cold snap grips Europe

Six dead in weather accidents as cold snap grips Europe

Icy temperatures plunged swathes of Europe into a second day of travel chaos on Tuesday, with weather-related accidents causing six deaths from the continent's bitterest cold snap this winter so far.

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