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UN watchdog says projectile struck Iran nuclear power plant

UN watchdog says projectile struck Iran nuclear power plant

The UN nuclear watchdog said Wednesday that Iranian authorities had reported projectile impact at the country's only operational nuclear power plant that caused no damage.

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US pounds near key strait as Iran vows to avenge death

US pounds near key strait as Iran vows to avenge death

The United States said it pounded Iranian missile sites near the key Strait of Hormuz as the Islamic republic fired missiles Wednesday around the region, vowing to avenge the killing of its powerful security chief.

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Trump faces impasse over Iran war

Trump faces impasse over Iran war

Having failed to clearly define an objective or exit strategy -- and sell the American public on a new war in Iran -- President Donald Trump finds himself at an impasse, mere weeks into the conflict.

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US Fed expected to hold rates steady as Iran war's shockwaves ripple

US Fed expected to hold rates steady as Iran war's shockwaves ripple

US Federal Reserve policymakers are expected to leave interest rates unchanged Wednesday, as the US-Israel war on Iran sends shock waves through oil markets and supply chains, while economic data has begun to show weakness.

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Former Australian Test wicketkeeper Haddin to coach NSW

Former Australian Test wicketkeeper Haddin to coach NSW

Former Australian Test wicketkeeper Brad Haddin was appointed head coach of New South Wales on Wednesday, vowing to bring "an aura" back to the struggling team.

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China coach says team on right track despite Asian Cup heartache

China coach says team on right track despite Asian Cup heartache

China coach Ante Milicic said his "brave" team was tracking in the right direction despite their crushing loss to Australia in the Women's Asian Cup semi-finals.

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Oscars audience drops, viewing figures show

Oscars audience drops, viewing figures show

The number of people in the United States tuning in live to watch the Oscars dropped by nine percent from last year, viewing figures released Tuesday showed.

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Resilient Australia 'need to be better' in Women's Asian Cup final

Resilient Australia 'need to be better' in Women's Asian Cup final

Australia coach Joe Montemurro praised his team's resilience after they ground into the Women's Asian Cup final, but said they know "deep down in their hearts" it was not an ideal performance.

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Gio Reyna picked for US squad as Pochettino says World Cup roster still 'open'

Gio Reyna picked for US squad as Pochettino says World Cup roster still 'open'

Mauricio Pochettino included out-of-favor midfielder Giovanni Reyna alongside Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie in his squad for the United States' final pre-World Cup friendlies Tuesday, as he warned players that every place remains up for grabs in this summer's roster.

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Colombia, Ecuador leaders clash over bomb dropped near border

Colombia, Ecuador leaders clash over bomb dropped near border

The leaders of Colombia and Ecuador sparred Tuesday over allegations that the Ecuadoran bombing of suspected criminal hideouts near their shared border had spilled into Colombian territory.

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