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Italy international Raspadori leaves Atletico to join Atalanta

Italy international Raspadori leaves Atletico to join Atalanta

Italian international Giacomo Raspadori has joined Atalanta, just six months after leaving Napoli for Atletico Madrid, where he failed to establish himself.

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Alpine skiing World Cup races to go ahead in Crans-Montana

Alpine skiing World Cup races to go ahead in Crans-Montana

Three races on the alpine skiing World Cup circuit will go ahead in Crans-Montana despite a fire that killed 40 and injured 119 others celebrating the New Year in the Swiss resort, officials said Friday.

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Stock markets take breather at end of turbulent week

Stock markets take breather at end of turbulent week

Stock markets mostly retrenched on Friday at the end of a week jam-packed with geopolitical developments, content to languish after record-breaking performances in recent days.

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Brabec and Al Attiyah on course for victory at Dakar Rally

Brabec and Al Attiyah on course for victory at Dakar Rally

American rider Ricky Brabec and Qatari driver Nasser Al Attiyah are in pole position to secure overall victory in the Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia after winning the 12th and penultimate bike and car stages on Friday.

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France PM to pass budget without a vote

France PM to pass budget without a vote

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu was on Friday desperately planning how to survive a likely no-confidence vote if he forces a budget into law without parliament's approval.

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Man City close to Guehi signing: Palace boss Glasner

Man City close to Guehi signing: Palace boss Glasner

Manchester City are in the "final stages" of completing a deal for England defender Marc Guehi, Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner said on Friday.

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Machado vows to be Venezuela president 'when the right time comes'

Machado vows to be Venezuela president 'when the right time comes'

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has insisted she will be elected president "when the right time comes" despite the United States sidelining her after overthrowing Nicolas Maduro.

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Morocco expects as hosts face Senegal in Cup of Nations final

Morocco expects as hosts face Senegal in Cup of Nations final

Morocco are hoping the backing of a fervent home support can help them overcome Sadio Mane's Senegal in Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations final as the hosts and favourites close in on the continental title for the first time in 50 years.

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Ten killed in Ugandan elections, Museveni set to extend 40-year rule

Ten killed in Ugandan elections, Museveni set to extend 40-year rule

At least 10 people died in violence-marred elections in Uganda, the opposition said Friday, as veteran leader Yoweri Museveni looked set to prolong his four-decade rule in a ballot that saw widespread repression and an internet blackout.

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Glasner to leave Crystal Palace at end of the season

Glasner to leave Crystal Palace at end of the season

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner confirmed on Friday that he will leave the Premier League club when his contract expires at the end of the season.

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