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Bodo/Glimt down Sporting to continue dream Champions League debut

Bodo/Glimt down Sporting to continue dream Champions League debut

Bodo/Glimt continued their dream debut Champions League campaign by swatting aside Sporting Lisbon 3-0 on Wednesday to take a big step towards the quarter-finals.

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Real Madrid run riot as Valverde treble stuns Man City

Real Madrid run riot as Valverde treble stuns Man City

Federico Valverde's superb first-half hat-trick helped Real Madrid demolish Manchester City 3-0 in a surprise Champions League last 16 first leg rout on Wednesday.

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UN Security Council demands Iran halt attacks on Gulf states

UN Security Council demands Iran halt attacks on Gulf states

The UN Security Council on Wednesday called for Iran to halt its attacks on Gulf states, in a resolution that did not mention US or Israeli strikes on Iran, prompting Tehran's ambassador to decry a "blatant misuse" of the international body.

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Tottenham's Kinsky thanks support after Champions League 'nightmare'

Tottenham's Kinsky thanks support after Champions League 'nightmare'

Tottenham goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky has vowed to bounce back from his "nightmare" after being hauled off by Igor Tudor just 17 minutes into his Champions League debut against Atletico Madrid.

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McIlroy is 'game-time decision' for Players Championship

McIlroy is 'game-time decision' for Players Championship

Rory McIlroy, recovering from a back injury, said Wednesday he will be a "game-time decision" when it comes to defending his title this week at The Players Championship.

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Arteta lauds goalscorer Havertz on Leverkusen return

Arteta lauds goalscorer Havertz on Leverkusen return

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta called Kai Havertz's last-minute penalty against his former side Bayer Leverkusen in their Champions League last-16 tie on Wednesday an "extraordinary" tale.

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Despite reputation, bonobos are aggressive, particularly toward males: study

Despite reputation, bonobos are aggressive, particularly toward males: study

Historically considered a more peaceful species than their chimpanzee cousins, bonobos are actually just as aggressive -- but target their ire most often at males, according to a study published Wednesday.

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Cracknell senses Wales close to ending Six Nations losing streak

Cracknell senses Wales close to ending Six Nations losing streak

Olly Cracknell believes Wales are making significant progress in their bid to end a 15-game losing streak in the Six Nations.

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Iranian sea mines: the West's waterborne nightmare

Iranian sea mines: the West's waterborne nightmare

Tehran is seeking to choke the vital Strait of Hormuz to oil traffic following US and Israeli strikes against Iran, with fears it could be using sea mines to do so.

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US, India still at odds with majority on WTO reform

US, India still at odds with majority on WTO reform

The United States and India still have reservations about a plan to overhaul the World Trade Organization, even though "a large majority of members" support it, the talks facilitator said Wednesday.

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