EU agrees first law combatting violence against women
EU member countries and lawmakers reached an agreement on Tuesday on the bloc's first rules to tackle violence against women, the European Parliament and officials said.
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Ex-Brazil star Dani Alves had drunk a lot, friend tells rape trial
Ex-Brazil international Dani Alves had drunk a lot of alcohol before entering the Barcelona nightclub where he allegedly raped a young woman, his friend told a court on day two of the footballer's trial.
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Nigeria's Osimhen declared fit for AFCON semi-final
Nigeria superstar Victor Osimhen is available to play in Wednesday's Africa Cup of Nations semi-final against South Africa following a fitness scare, the team confirmed.
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DR Congo team determined to 'give joy' to supporters as conflict scars country
Democratic Republic of Congo coach Sebastien Desabre is hoping his team can use Wednesday's Africa Cup of Nations semi-final against Ivory Coast to "give joy" to people at home amidst ongoing violence in the volatile east of the country.
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Wales coach King demands 'no fear' in England Six Nations clash
Wales assistant coach Alex King has demanded a "no-fear" approach in their Six Nations clash against England at Twickenham on Saturday.
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'Angry' Klinsmann vows not to quit after S. Korea's Asian Cup exit
Jurgen Klinsmann vowed to carry on as South Korea coach despite failing to fulfil his stated objective of reaching the Asian Cup final following a 2-0 defeat to Jordan on Tuesday.
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'Prime suspect' in deadly Kenya gas blast placed in detention
The main suspect in a deadly gas blast and blaze in a densely populated area of Nairobi that killed six people and injured around 280 was Tuesday placed in detention after appearing in court.
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EU strikes deal on clean tech to compete with China, US
EU states and lawmakers clinched a deal on Tuesday to expand Europe's clean tech production, from solar and wind to carbon capture, as the bloc faces off with China and the United States.
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Chile wildfire death toll rises to 131
The death toll from a weekend inferno that razed hilltop neighborhoods in a coastal region of Chile rose to 131 on Tuesday, as forensic teams carried out the painstaking process of identifying the deceased.
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Rodgers urges Celtic to 'stay calm' amid title pressure
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has urged the Scottish Premiership leaders to stay calm as the pressure mounts in a tense title race.
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