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Taiwan, Hungary firms deny making Hezbollah pagers

Taiwan, Hungary firms deny making Hezbollah pagers

A Taiwanese company and its Hungarian partner on Wednesday reportedly denied making pagers that exploded while being used by Hezbollah members in Lebanon.

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Eriksen will wait to settle Man Utd future

Eriksen will wait to settle Man Utd future

Christian Eriksen will wait to settle his Manchester United future after speculation that the Denmark midfielder could leave Old Trafford.

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Former England striker Carroll signs for fourth-tier Bordeaux

Former England striker Carroll signs for fourth-tier Bordeaux

Former England striker Andy Carroll, who played for Newcastle, Liverpool and West Ham has signed for fourth division Bordeaux, the six-time Ligue 1 champions announced on Wednesday.

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European stocks, dollar slip before US rate decision

European stocks, dollar slip before US rate decision

European stock markets and the dollar mostly slipped Wednesday as the US Federal Reserve prepared to cut interest rates for the first time in more than four years.

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Van Dijk hails Liverpool's 'calm' response in win over AC Milan

Van Dijk hails Liverpool's 'calm' response in win over AC Milan

Virgil van Dijk saluted Liverpool's "calm" response to conceding an early goal against AC Milan as they bounced back to win 3-1 in their Champions League opener.

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End of the party? Tupperware files for bankruptcy

End of the party? Tupperware files for bankruptcy

Tupperware Brands and some of its subsidiaries have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and are seeking a buyer, the food container firm said, after years of dwindling sales.

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Hezbollah vows to avenge Israel after deadly pager blasts

Hezbollah vows to avenge Israel after deadly pager blasts

Hezbollah vowed on Wednesday to retaliate against Israel after hundreds of paging devices used by the militant group's members exploded in a deadly wave across Lebanon.

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Belgian Van Aert to stay at Jumbo 'forever' with new deal

Belgian Van Aert to stay at Jumbo 'forever' with new deal

Former Tour de France stage winner Wout Van Aert has signed a contract extension with Jumbo-Lease a Bike until he retires, the Dutch team announced on Wednesday.

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France's new PM warns of 'very serious' financial situation

France's new PM warns of 'very serious' financial situation

France's budgetary situation is "very serious", Prime Minister Michel Barnier told AFP on Wednesday, saying more information was needed to gauge the "precise reality" of French public finances.

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Dutch government seeks opt-out from EU asylum rules

Dutch government seeks opt-out from EU asylum rules

The Netherlands announced Wednesday that it had requested from Brussels an opt-out from the European Union's rules on asylum, days after the coalition government unveiled the country's toughest-ever immigration policy.

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