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Germany taps Greenpeace chief Morgan as first climate envoy

Germany taps Greenpeace chief Morgan as first climate envoy

Germany's foreign minister on Wednesday unveiled former Greenpeace chief Jennifer Morgan as her special climate envoy, as part of a pledge to put the battle against global warming "at the top" of the diplomatic agenda.

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'Bavaria Express' steams to third straight luge Olympic gold

'Bavaria Express' steams to third straight luge Olympic gold

Germany extended their domination of the luge track in Beijing on Wednesday as Tobias Wendl and Tobias Arlt won the men's doubles title for the third straight Winter Games.

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Madagascar cyclone toll rises to 80

Madagascar cyclone toll rises to 80

The death toll from Tropical Cyclone Batsirai has risen to 80, Madagascar's authorities said Wednesday, releasing data from the regions hardest-hit by the storm that left bodies buried under their collapsed homes.

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West Ham fine Zouma 'maximum amount' for abusing pet cat

West Ham fine Zouma 'maximum amount' for abusing pet cat

West Ham on Wednesday fined defender Kurt Zouma the "maximum amount possible" for mistreating his pet cat as the RSPCA charity said it had taken two animals belonging to the France international into care.

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FIFA backs semi-automated offside system to boost VAR

FIFA backs semi-automated offside system to boost VAR

FIFA hopes the rolling out of its semi-automated offside technology being trialled at the Club World Cup will not only speed up decision-making but offer increased clarity for football supporters.

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Dutch museum grapples with history of Indonesian independence

Dutch museum grapples with history of Indonesian independence

A bullet-torn shirt and photos of freedom fighters are among the exhibits documenting Indonesia's struggle for independence from the Dutch in a groundbreaking show at Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum.

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England could end Covid isolation requirement by March: Johnson

England could end Covid isolation requirement by March: Johnson

England will scrap the legal requirement to self-isolate after testing positive for Covid-19 later this month if infection levels remain stable, Prime Minister Boris Johnson unexpectedly announced Wednesday.

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Strauss says West Indies axe not the 'end' for Anderson, Broad

Strauss says West Indies axe not the 'end' for Anderson, Broad

Andrew Strauss said on Wednesday he is adamant that James Anderson and Stuart Broad still have a future in Test cricket after England's two most successful Test bowlers were left out of next month's tour of the West Indies.

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King of Spain tests positive for Covid-19: royal palace

King of Spain tests positive for Covid-19: royal palace

Spain's King Felipe VI has tested positive for Covid-19 but is experiencing only mild symptoms, the royal palace said Wednesday.

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'I didn't kill anyone,' Paris terror attacker claims

'I didn't kill anyone,' Paris terror attacker claims

The only assailant still alive after the terror attacks that rocked Paris in November 2015 said Wednesday that "I didn't kill anyone, I didn't hurt anyone" as he took the stand for the first time in the trial over the jihadist massacres.

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