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Sri Lanka repatriates remains of 84 Iranians killed in US attack

Sri Lanka repatriates remains of 84 Iranians killed in US attack

Sri Lanka on Friday repatriated the remains of 84 Iranian sailors who perished when their frigate was sunk nine days ago by a US submarine, local officials said.

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Top narco trafficker Marset handed to US after Bolivia arrest

Top narco trafficker Marset handed to US after Bolivia arrest

Notorious Latin American narco trafficker Sebastian Marset, who eluded police for years, was handed over to US authorities after his arrest Friday in Bolivia.

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How will US oil sanctions waiver help Russia?

How will US oil sanctions waiver help Russia?

The United States has eased some restrictions on Russia's oil sales as it tries to stabilise global energy markets, upended by Iran blocking the Strait of Hormuz amid the war in the Middle East.

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Oil stays above $100, stocks slide tracking Mideast war

Oil stays above $100, stocks slide tracking Mideast war

Oil prices stayed under $100 Friday with no end in sight to the disruption in supplies of crude, while stock markets slid lower.

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Tejada enjoys first big win as Vingegaard keeps Paris-Nice lead

Tejada enjoys first big win as Vingegaard keeps Paris-Nice lead

Colombian climber Harold Tejada attacked 4.5 kilometres from the finish in Apt on Friday to win the sixth stage of the Paris-Nice cycling race as Jonas Vingegaard retained a comfortable lead.

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Dupont wary of 'dangerous' England side in Six Nations finale

Dupont wary of 'dangerous' England side in Six Nations finale

France captain Antoine Dupont is wary of a "dangerous" and "physical" England side with nothing to lose in the Six Nations finale on Saturday.

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Trump administration lashes out at CNN over Iran war

Trump administration lashes out at CNN over Iran war

The Pentagon and White House slammed CNN over its Iran war coverage Friday -- with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth saying he looked forward to an ally of President Donald Trump taking over the news network.

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Which Khamenei family members were killed at start of war?

Which Khamenei family members were killed at start of war?

The US-Israeli air strikes that on February 28 killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei not only resulted in the death of Iran's longstanding supreme leader but also several key family members.

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How Iranians are communicating through internet blackout

How Iranians are communicating through internet blackout

Iran's latest internet blackout has lasted more than 14 days, connectivity monitor Netblocks said Friday.

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Arsenal's Arteta backs 'incredible' Saka despite patchy form

Arsenal's Arteta backs 'incredible' Saka despite patchy form

Mikel Arteta said Arsenal "fully trust and love" Bukayo Saka despite an underwhelming season for the England winger.

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