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Fresh Turkey strikes in Syria as Erdogan vows ground operation 'soon'

Fresh Turkey strikes in Syria as Erdogan vows ground operation 'soon'

Turkey struck several targets in Syria on Tuesday after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan issued new threats to launch a ground operation "soon" against Kurdish fighters despite calls for de-escalation from Washington and Moscow.

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Australia beat Dutch ti reach Davis Cup semi-finals

Australia beat Dutch ti reach Davis Cup semi-finals

Australia became the first team to advance to the last four at the Davis Cup finals in Malaga, Spain, beating the Netherlands 2-0 on Tuesday.

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Tiger tops PGA Tour bonus list again to earn $15 mn

Tiger tops PGA Tour bonus list again to earn $15 mn

Tiger Woods, who has played only nine competitive rounds in 2022, topped the PGA Tour's Player Impact Program for the second consecutive year to claim a $15 million bonus, the tour announced Tuesday.

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Looming freight train strike could derail Biden political momentum

Looming freight train strike could derail Biden political momentum

Joe Biden faces the prospect of a crippling strike by railroad unions that could stall transport of fuel, corn and drinking water, dramatically complicate holiday season train travel, and dent the US president's political standing.

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Giroud equals Henry record as World Cup holders France sink Australia

Giroud equals Henry record as World Cup holders France sink Australia

Olivier Giroud joined Thierry Henry as France's all-time leading goalscorer with a brace as the holders roared back to beat Australia 4-1 and get their defence of the World Cup off to a flying start Tuesday.

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Manchester United owners consider sale as Ronaldo exits

Manchester United owners consider sale as Ronaldo exits

Manchester United's owners said Tuesday they were ready to sell the club after was earlier confirmed star player Cristiano Ronaldo was leaving the Premier League giants.

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Giroud equals Henry mark as World Cup holders France sink Australia

Giroud equals Henry mark as World Cup holders France sink Australia

Olivier Giroud joined Thierry Henry as France's all-time leading goalscorer with a brace as holders France recovered to beat Australia 4-1 and get their defence of the World Cup off to a winning start Tuesday.

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Poland's 'emotional' Lewandowski misses penalty in Mexico stalemate

Poland's 'emotional' Lewandowski misses penalty in Mexico stalemate

Robert Lewandowski suffered fresh World Cup misery as the Poland striker's penalty was saved in a 0-0 draw against Mexico on Tuesday.

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'Dangerous rhetoric' stoking nuclear tensions: UN chief

'Dangerous rhetoric' stoking nuclear tensions: UN chief

United Nations chief Antonio Guterres warned on Tuesday against "dangerous rhetoric" stoking tensions among nuclear-armed rivals.

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Blanchett and Yeoh films top indie Spirit Award nominations

Blanchett and Yeoh films top indie Spirit Award nominations

Michelle Yeoh's "Everything Everywhere All At Once" and Cate Blanchett's "Tar" led the Spirit Awards nominations Tuesday, underlining their credentials as the indie films to watch this awards season.

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