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Tens of thousands march in Brussels against austerity plans

Tens of thousands march in Brussels against austerity plans

Tens of thousands flooded the streets of Brussels Tuesday to protest against government austerity plans, as part of a national strike that has grounded flights and disrupted public transport.

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China sanctions five US units of South Korean ship giant Hanwha

China sanctions five US units of South Korean ship giant Hanwha

China imposed sanctions on five American subsidiaries of South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean on Tuesday, accusing them of supporting a US government investigation into the shipping industry, as tit-for-tat port fees took effect.

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Madagascar president hangs on to power as thousands protest

Madagascar president hangs on to power as thousands protest

President Andry Rajoelina ratcheted up tensions in Madagascar Tuesday by dissolving the National Assembly to block a vote to force him out of office as thousands gathered for new protests calling for his resignation.

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Barca's Lewandowski set to miss Clasico with hamstring injury

Barca's Lewandowski set to miss Clasico with hamstring injury

Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski is set to miss the Clasico after the Spanish champions diagnosed him with a hamstring injury on Tuesday.

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Ex-Premier League referee Coote admits making indecent image of child

Ex-Premier League referee Coote admits making indecent image of child

Former Premier League referee David Coote on Tuesday pleaded guilty to making an indecent image of a child.

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Chase hails West Indian grit as 'stepping stone' to revival

Chase hails West Indian grit as 'stepping stone' to revival

West Indies captain Roston Chase on Tuesday said his team's spirited batting towards the end of the second India Test was a "stepping stone" to a revival in fortunes for the Caribbean team.

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Flights cancelled as Belgium hit by national strike

Flights cancelled as Belgium hit by national strike

A national strike over a government savings plan grounded flights and disrupted public transport in Belgium on Tuesday, with tens of thousands expected to join a demonstration in Brussels.

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Harmer's double strike has Pakistan 36-2, lead South Africa by 145

Harmer's double strike has Pakistan 36-2, lead South Africa by 145

South Africa spinner Simon Harmer took two wickets as Pakistan reached 36-2 at lunch Tuesday in their second innings of the first Test in Lahore, extending their lead to 145.

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Google to invest $15 bn in India, build largest AI hub outside US

Google to invest $15 bn in India, build largest AI hub outside US

Google said Tuesday it will invest $15 billion in India over the next five years, as it announced a giant data centre and artificial intelligence base in the country.

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Gill wins first series as India captain with 2-0 West Indies sweep

Gill wins first series as India captain with 2-0 West Indies sweep

Shubman Gill on Tuesday won his first Test series since becoming India captain as his side beat the West Indies by seven wickets at Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium for a 2-0 sweep.

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