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Freewheeling Trump sets out US territorial ambitions

Freewheeling Trump sets out US territorial ambitions

Donald Trump threatened military action to secure the Panama Canal and economic force against neighboring Canada, in a meandering press conference Tuesday a day after Congress certified his election victory.

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'Snowball's chance in hell' Canada will merge with US: Trudeau

'Snowball's chance in hell' Canada will merge with US: Trudeau

There is not a "snowball's chance in hell" that Canada will merge with the United States, outgoing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday, while his foreign minister added the country will "never back down" from threats by Donald Trump.

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Daglo, feared Darfuri general accused by US of genocide

Daglo, feared Darfuri general accused by US of genocide

Sudanese paramilitary commander Mohamed Hamdan Daglo, who has been sanctioned by the United States for genocide, went from feared Darfur militia commander to de facto vice-president before unleashing a devastating war for power.

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Trump Jr. in Greenland on 'tourist' trip as father eyes territory

Trump Jr. in Greenland on 'tourist' trip as father eyes territory

Donald Trump Jr. made a private visit to Greenland on Tuesday as his father, the US President-elect, refused to rule out military action to take control of the mineral- and oil-rich autonomous Danish territory.

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Chat leaves Racing by 'mutual consent' after Christmas party incident

Chat leaves Racing by 'mutual consent' after Christmas party incident

France hooker Camille Chat has left Racing 92 by mutual consent after reportedly turning up to training drunk, the French Top 14 club announced on Tuesday.

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TVs get smarter as makers cater to AI lifestyles

TVs get smarter as makers cater to AI lifestyles

Dazzling televisions that routinely star at the Consumer Electronics Show opening here Tuesday are getting ever smarter with an eye toward being at the heart of AI-centered lifestyles.

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Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary dead at 86

Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary dead at 86

Peter Yarrow -- one third of the beloved folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary, whose anthems epitomized the 1960s protest movement -- died Tuesday in New York. He was 86 years old.

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Dyche accepts Everton job under scrutiny from new owners

Dyche accepts Everton job under scrutiny from new owners

Everton manager Sean Dyche said Tuesday he understands the Toffees' new owners may be considering his position as he battles to preserve the club's Premier League status.

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US urged to do more to fight bird flu after first death

US urged to do more to fight bird flu after first death

The first human death from bird flu in the United States has intensified calls for the government to ramp up efforts to stave off the threat of another pandemic -- particularly ahead of Donald Trump's return to the White House.

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Trump says NATO members should raise defense spending to 5% of GDP

Trump says NATO members should raise defense spending to 5% of GDP

Donald Trump on Tuesday pushed NATO members to boost their defense spending to five percent of GDP, underlining his long-standing claims that they are underpaying for US protection.

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