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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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An Aussie tycoon bets billions on cleaning up iron ore giant

An Aussie tycoon bets billions on cleaning up iron ore giant

Moored off a Manhattan pier for New York's annual Climate Week is one of the world's first ammonia-powered vessels -- a green flagship for an Australian tycoon's drive to decarbonize his mining empire.

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Civil defence says 50 killed in Gaza as Netanyahu vows to 'finish job' against Hamas

Civil defence says 50 killed in Gaza as Netanyahu vows to 'finish job' against Hamas

Gaza's civil defence agency said Israeli forces killed at least 50 people across the Palestinian territory on Friday, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed in a defiant UN address to "finish the job" against Hamas.

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Canada's Corrigan leans on Olympic experience in quest for Women's Rugby World Cup gold

Canada's Corrigan leans on Olympic experience in quest for Women's Rugby World Cup gold

Canada's Alysha Corrigan hopes the knowledge she gained competing in front of a partisan home crowd at last year's Paris Olympics will serve her well in a Women's Rugby World Cup final against tournament hosts and favourites England at Twickenham on Saturday.

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