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NZ withdraw Williamson, Jamieson for T20 series with Bangladesh

NZ withdraw Williamson, Jamieson for T20 series with Bangladesh

Black Caps captain Kane Williamson and star seamer Kyle Jamieson have been withdrawn for the three-match Twenty20 series against Bangladesh, New Zealand Cricket said Friday.

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UN Security Council seeks to salvage compromise on Gaza resolution

UN Security Council seeks to salvage compromise on Gaza resolution

The UN Security Council on Thursday was locked in efforts to secure compromise to pass a resolution on the Israel-Hamas war after previous efforts to win Washington's backing fell short.

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Hope leads West Indies to T20 series win over England

Hope leads West Indies to T20 series win over England

Shai Hope's unbeaten 43 led West Indies to a four wicket victory over England to secure a 3-2 Twenty20 series win in a tense encounter.

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Barca cruise into Women's Champions League last eight with Paralluelo double

Barca cruise into Women's Champions League last eight with Paralluelo double

Holders Barcelona hammered Rosengrad 7-0 on Thursday to reach the Women's Champions League quarter-finals as Salma Paralluelo scored twice for the hosts.

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Jo Koy to host Golden Globes awards show

Jo Koy to host Golden Globes awards show

Comedian and actor Jo Koy will host the newly revamped Golden Globes, organizers announced Thursday, as the US awards show seeks a clean slate.

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Vazquez sends Madrid to La Liga summit with late winner at Alaves

Vazquez sends Madrid to La Liga summit with late winner at Alaves

Lucas Vazquez sent 10-man Real Madrid to the top of La Liga with a 92nd-minute winner in Thursday's 1-0 victory at Alaves.

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Vin Diesel faces 2010 sex assault claim by former assistant

Vin Diesel faces 2010 sex assault claim by former assistant

Action star Vin Diesel has been accused of sexually assaulting his assistant in an Atlanta hotel room over a decade ago, according to a lawsuit filed Thursday.

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Nike shares tumble as it cut costs amid 'softer' outlook

Nike shares tumble as it cut costs amid 'softer' outlook

Nike promised up to $2 billion in cost savings Thursday involving job cuts and greater use of automation as it eyes "softer" sales in the coming period.

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White House urges 'serious scrutiny' of US Steel takeover deal

White House urges 'serious scrutiny' of US Steel takeover deal

A proposed deal that would see US Steel Corp bought by Japan's Nippon Steel should be closely investigated by American authorities, the White House said Thursday, warning it could have national security implications.

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Clashes over fuel supply after Guinea depot blaze

Clashes over fuel supply after Guinea depot blaze

Protesting youths and security forces clashed in Guinea's capital Conakry on Thursday as demonstrators demanded petrol be restored at service stations whose supplies were suspended after a deadly explosion at the country's main fuel depot.

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