With 'CODA,' French producer revisits story and heads to Oscars
"CODA" producer Philippe Rousselet is pleased, but not surprised, that his heartwarming drama about a deaf family is now a hot favorite for best picture at the Oscars on Sunday.
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High profile defection highlights cracks in Nicaragua government, say analysts
The spectacular defection in Washington of the Nicaraguan ambassador to the Organization of American States while denouncing his country's "dictatorship" has revealed cracks in the leadership of President Daniel Ortega, say analysts.
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Iga Swiatek becomes new WTA World No.1 with Miami win
Poland's Iga Swiatek clinched becoming the new world number one in women's tennis on Friday by defeating swiss Viktorija Golubic 6-2, 6-0 at the WTA Miami Open.
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US calls for tougher UN Security Council sanctions against N.Korea
The United States called Friday for tougher international sanctions against North Korea at the UN Security Council, accusing Pyongyang of "increasingly dangerous provocations" after it test-fired its largest-ever intercontinental ballistic missile.
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Martin stretches lead to two shots at Dominican PGA event
Ben Martin, chasing his first US PGA Tour title since 2014, fired a six-under par 66 on Friday, stretching his lead to two strokes at the PGA Corales Puntacana Championship.
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West Africa bloc maintains sanctions against Mali
West Africa's regional bloc Friday said it would maintain sanctions on Mali over the military rulers of the Sahel country delaying a return to civilian rule after a coup.
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Argentina to receive immediate $9.7 bn under $44 bn debt deal: IMF
The IMF executive board on Friday approved a $44 billion loan for Argentina to help the inflation-wracked country's economy, with $9.7 billion of the funding available immediately.
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Kyrgios stuns Rublev in 52 minutes at Miami Open
Nick Kyrgios stressed Friday he's at peace with himself after a day where both sides of the Australian's character come into sharp focus at the ATP and WTA Miami Open.
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Czech teen upsets Mertens at Miami Open
Linda Fruhvirtova is only 16 years old but already dreaming of reaching the very top after producing a career-best performance Friday to stun Elise Mertens at the WTA Miami Open.
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Yes or No? Amazon union vote gets underway in New York
Under hazy skies and in the calm of morning, workers waited patiently in line outside the JFK8 warehouse Friday for a say on whether to establish Amazon's first US labor union.
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