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Fernandes hails 'special' connection with Man Utd fans

Fernandes hails 'special' connection with Man Utd fans

Bruno Fernandes highlighted the connection between Manchester United players and fans as key to a famous fightback to beat Barcelona 2-1 and progress to the last 16 of the Europa League on Thursday.

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United into Europa League last 16 as Juve, Roma move on

United into Europa League last 16 as Juve, Roma move on

Manchester United edged out Barcelona to reach the Europa League last 16 on Thursday where they were joined by fellow heavyweights Juventus and Roma.

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U.S. women to face Republic of Ireland in pre-World Cup games

U.S. women to face Republic of Ireland in pre-World Cup games

The United States women's team will face the Republic of Ireland in two games in April as part of their build up for the women's World Cup.

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Man Utd beat Barcelona in Europa League clash of giants

Man Utd beat Barcelona in Europa League clash of giants

Manchester United got the better of Barcelona to progress to the last 16 of the Europa League as Antony's winner secured a 2-1 win on the night and 4-3 aggregate victory on Thursday.

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US World Bank pick a straight-talker who 'gets things done'

US World Bank pick a straight-talker who 'gets things done'

The United States' candidate to lead the World Bank, Ajay Banga, has helmed large institutions and "helped bring 500 million unbanked people into the digital economy," according to US authorities.

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Alec Baldwin pleads not guilty to 'Rust' manslaughter

Alec Baldwin pleads not guilty to 'Rust' manslaughter

Hollywood star Alec Baldwin pleaded not guilty Thursday to manslaughter over the death of a cinematographer who was shot on the set of low-budget Western "Rust."

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Putin trial for war crimes 'a possibility' - French minister

Putin trial for war crimes 'a possibility' - French minister

Russian President Vladimir Putin's trial before the International Criminal Court (ICC) is "a possibility", French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna said Thursday on the eve of the first anniversary of Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

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UN demands Russia withdraw from Ukraine

UN demands Russia withdraw from Ukraine

The United Nations voted overwhelmingly Thursday to demand Russia immediately and unconditionally withdraw its troops from Ukraine, marking the one-year anniversary of the war with a call for a "just and lasting" peace.

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Estonian PM calls to 'discredit' Russian tool of aggression

Estonian PM calls to 'discredit' Russian tool of aggression

Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas urged the West to "discredit" Russia's tool of aggression in Ukraine to prevent further attacks, in an AFP interview ahead of the invasion anniversary.

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Olunga shines as Duhail set up Halal semi-final clash

Olunga shines as Duhail set up Halal semi-final clash

Michael Olunga produced a second-half brace as Qatar's Al Duhail knocked out Al Shabab 2-1 to prevent an all-Saudi clash in the last four of the AFC Champions League on Thursday.

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