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Brazil's Bolsonaro denies role in capital riots

Brazil's Bolsonaro denies role in capital riots

Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro on Wednesday denied all involvement in anti-government riots by his supporters in January as he appeared before federal police.

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Tiffany reopens flagship New York store under French management

Tiffany reopens flagship New York store under French management

New Yorkers and tourists will once stroll between the rings and diamonds of the jeweler Tiffany & Co. on Fifth Avenue, which officially reopened for business on Wednesday after extensive renovations under new owners, French luxury giant LVMH.

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Ugandan president urges MPs to 'reconsider' anti-gay bill

Ugandan president urges MPs to 'reconsider' anti-gay bill

President Yoweri Museveni on Wednesday called on Ugandan MPs to "reconsider" draconian anti-gay legislation passed by parliament last month and widely condemned in the West.

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Roy and Rana help Kolkata revive IPL campaign

Roy and Rana help Kolkata revive IPL campaign

Jason Roy and skipper Nitish Rana helped Kolkata Knight Riders revive their faltering Indian Premier League campaign with a convincing 21-run win over Royal Challengers Bangalore on Wednesday.

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Bashir's cronies escape jail, adding to Sudan war drama

Bashir's cronies escape jail, adding to Sudan war drama

Before they went to war with each other, Sudan's rival generals rose to prominence under the regime of deposed strongman Omar al-Bashir. This week, that old guard has reappeared.

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Vernon takes Tour of Romandie lead

Vernon takes Tour of Romandie lead

British rider Ethan Vernon won stage one of the Tour of Romandie in Switzerland on Wednesday run over 170.9km from Crissier to the lake at Vallee de Joux.

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Rights group accuses Peru of condoning protester killings

Rights group accuses Peru of condoning protester killings

Human Rights Watch has accused Peru's authorities of turning a blind eye as security forces committed "extrajudicial and arbitrary" killings of protesters in recent anti-government demonstrations.

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'Drunk as hell' Brecel stuns O'Sullivan at world snooker

'Drunk as hell' Brecel stuns O'Sullivan at world snooker

Ronnie O'Sullivan suffered an extraordinary collapse as he was knocked out of this year's edition by Luca Brecel on Wednesday, with his conqueror saying he had been "drunk as hell" after beating Mark Williams to set up a quarter-final with the seven-times world champion.

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Sudan fighting mars shaky truce as ex-regime members flee prison

Sudan fighting mars shaky truce as ex-regime members flee prison

A Sudanese war crimes suspect, part of the Islamist regime ousted in 2019, has escaped jail as heavy battles rock the country, heightening fears for a fragile ceasefire amid new clashes Wednesday.

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Disney sues Florida governor DeSantis over 'retaliation'

Disney sues Florida governor DeSantis over 'retaliation'

Disney on Wednesday filed suit in federal court against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, alleging his administration's takeover of its theme park district in the state is part of "a targeted campaign of government retaliation."

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