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Medvedev thrashed at Monte Carlo as Zverev battles through

Medvedev thrashed at Monte Carlo as Zverev battles through

Daniil Medvedev slipped to an embarrassing 6-0, 6-0 thrashing by Matteo Berrettini in the Monte Carlo Masters second round on Wednesday, as Alexander Zverev dug deep to beat Cristian Garin.

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Trump to discuss leaving NATO in meeting with Rutte: White House

Trump to discuss leaving NATO in meeting with Rutte: White House

US President Donald Trump will discuss the possibility of leaving NATO when he meets with the alliance's chief Mark Rutte on Wednesday, the White House said, accusing Washington's partners of "turning their back" on the American people.

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Five US multiple major champions seek first Masters win

Five US multiple major champions seek first Masters win

Five Americans with multiple major triumphs but no green jacket made final preparations Wednesday at Augusta National on the eve of the 90th Masters.

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Howell got McIlroy ball as kid and now joins him at Masters

Howell got McIlroy ball as kid and now joins him at Masters

Rory McIlroy tossed a golf ball to a child at the 2016 Players Championship and that kid, US Amateur champion Mason Howell, will play alongside McIlroy to start the 90th Masters.

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Turkey puts 11 on trial for LGBT  'obscenity'

Turkey puts 11 on trial for LGBT 'obscenity'

Eleven leaders of a Turkish LGBT rights group went on trial Wednesday on charges of "obscenity" and "violating the protection of the family", their lawyer told AFP.

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Augusta boss eyes tradition and innovation balance at Masters

Augusta boss eyes tradition and innovation balance at Masters

Augusta National Golf Club chairman Fred Ridley says the home of the Masters won't create fictional scripted dramas anytime soon but would look "outside the box" to grow the sport.

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In Trump war on Iran, tactical wins and long-term damage to US

In Trump war on Iran, tactical wins and long-term damage to US

Launching war on February 28, US President Donald Trump warned that Iran would learn never to challenge the US military and called on the people to rise up against their unpopular cleric-led government.

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Argentine MPs to debate watered-down glaciers protection

Argentine MPs to debate watered-down glaciers protection

Argentine MPs on Wednesday were set to begin debating a bill promoted by President Javier Milei which authorizes mining in ecologically sensitive areas of glaciers and permafrost.

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Brazilian police dog sniffs out 48 tons of marijuana in record bust

Brazilian police dog sniffs out 48 tons of marijuana in record bust

Brazilian police on Wednesday seized a record 48 tons of marijuana in a favela in Rio de Janeiro, uncovered by chance by a sniffer dog during a regular operation against criminal factions.

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Leicester close to third tier after points deduction appeal dismissed

Leicester close to third tier after points deduction appeal dismissed

Leicester's appeal against a six-point deduction for breaching financial rules was rejected on Wednesday, plunging the Foxes ever closer to relegation to English football's third tier.

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