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Iran sanctions look set to return even as nuclear inspections resume

Iran sanctions look set to return even as nuclear inspections resume

Deep sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program look set to go into force once again, even as a UN watchdog confirmed Friday inspections of its atomic sites had resumed.

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Kane scores twice to reach 100 Bayern goals in record time

Kane scores twice to reach 100 Bayern goals in record time

Harry Kane scored twice to reach 100 goals for Bayern Munich on Friday as the German champions continued their perfect start to the Bundesliga season with a 4-0 win over Werder Bremen.

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'Almost impossible': Brazilian skater Sandro Dias makes history on mega ramp

'Almost impossible': Brazilian skater Sandro Dias makes history on mega ramp

With a dizzying eight-second drop down a ramp built off the side of a 22-storey building, Brazilian skateboarding legend Sandro Dias, 50, fulfilled a longtime dream and smashed two world records.

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Trump targets more opponents after 'dirty cop' Comey

Trump targets more opponents after 'dirty cop' Comey

US President Donald Trump called Friday for more of his political opponents to face criminal charges as he cheered the indictment of former FBI director James Comey and branded him a "dirty cop."

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Sixers' Embiid eyes consistency after injury-plagued NBA season

Sixers' Embiid eyes consistency after injury-plagued NBA season

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid says he feels "pretty good" as the NBA season approaches and hopes to be a more consistent presence on the court after injuries limited him to 19 games in the last campaign.

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More questions than answers surround Trump's TikTok deal

More questions than answers surround Trump's TikTok deal

President Donald Trump insists he has found a solution to keep TikTok alive in the United States through a group of investors who will buy the short-video app from its Chinese owners in accordance with US law.

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Iran sanctions look set to return as last-ditch UN push fails

Iran sanctions look set to return as last-ditch UN push fails

Sweeping UN sanctions look likely to return on Iran after the failure of a last-ditch effort on Friday by China and Russia to secure a delay to allow further talks to salvage a landmark nuclear deal.

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Sitting ducks: Venezuelan fishermen wary of US warships

Sitting ducks: Venezuelan fishermen wary of US warships

Venezuelan fishermen in the south Caribbean keep a nervous eye on the horizon as they ply their trade in the same waters where US forces have recently blown up small, alleged drug boats, occupants and all.

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Kimmel boycott weakens as US TV company puts him back on air

Kimmel boycott weakens as US TV company puts him back on air

One of the companies that began boycotting comedian Jimmy Kimmel after US government pressure said Friday it would start broadcasting his show again.

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Nissanka ton in vain as India edge Sri Lanka in Super Over

Nissanka ton in vain as India edge Sri Lanka in Super Over

Defending champions India survived a scintillating century by Pathum Nissanka to edge out Sri Lanka in a Super Over after their Asia Cup match ended in a tie on Friday.

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