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Pereira aiming to bring European glory back to Forest

Pereira aiming to bring European glory back to Forest

Nottingham Forest boss Vitor Pereira has said he wants to emulate managerial great Brian Clough by bringing European glory to the club -- but does not expect a statue in the city.

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Uber adds hotel booking in push to become 'everything app'

Uber adds hotel booking in push to become 'everything app'

Uber on Wednesday unveiled a new feature allowing users to book a hotel room directly from its app, the latest step in its push to become a one-stop shop for everyday needs.

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Oil spikes while stocks slip ahead of US Fed rate decision

Oil spikes while stocks slip ahead of US Fed rate decision

Oil prices shot higher Wednesday on concerns of an extended blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, while Wall Street stocks mostly slid as investors awaited a US Fed rate decision and a slew of tech firm earnings.

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Two Jewish men stabbed in 'terrorist' attack in London

Two Jewish men stabbed in 'terrorist' attack in London

Two Jewish men were stabbed Wednesday in north London, an attack police declared a "terrorist incident" and which follows a series of arson attacks targeting Jewish sites.

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End of an era: last hereditary peers exit UK parliament

End of an era: last hereditary peers exit UK parliament

A centuries-old element of Britain's parliament came to an end on Wednesday as hereditary peers took their seats in the House of Lords for the final time.

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Canada holds key rate steady, says will act if war inflation persists

Canada holds key rate steady, says will act if war inflation persists

Canada's central bank held its key lending rate at 2.25 percent on Wednesday, but warned it may need to act if inflation caused by the Middle East war persists.

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Emery aims to write 'new chapter' in Europe with Villa

Emery aims to write 'new chapter' in Europe with Villa

Unai Emery said he wanted to write a "new chapter" with Aston Villa as he prepares for a Europa League semi-final against fellow former European champions Nottingham Forest.

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US Supreme Court curbs race-based voting maps in landmark ruling

US Supreme Court curbs race-based voting maps in landmark ruling

The US Supreme Court on Wednesday sharply limited the use of race in drawing electoral districts, in a landmark decision that could reshape congressional maps nationwide and boost Republican prospects ahead of midterm elections.

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Guerrillas claim deadly Colombia attack, say it was an 'error'

Guerrillas claim deadly Colombia attack, say it was an 'error'

Dissident guerrillas from Colombia's defunct FARC rebel army took responsibility for a bomb attack that killed 21 people, claiming a "tactical error" during an electoral campaign marked by a surge in violence.

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Trump warns Iran better 'get smart soon' and accept nuclear deal

Trump warns Iran better 'get smart soon' and accept nuclear deal

President Donald Trump warned Tehran on Wednesday that it should "get smart soon" and capitulate to Washington's demands for tight controls on its nuclear programme, as a US naval blockade turned the screws on Iran's economy.

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