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US stocks fall again as Russia-Ukraine tensions mount

US stocks fall again as Russia-Ukraine tensions mount

Wall Street stocks fell again Wednesday amid unease over Ukraine and shifting Federal Reserve policy, while oil prices finished a volatile session little changed.

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US declares Russia's prized Nord Stream 2 pipeline 'dead'

US declares Russia's prized Nord Stream 2 pipeline 'dead'

The United States declared the Kremlin's prize geopolitical energy project, Nord Stream 2, "dead" on Wednesday after the latest sanctions imposed in retaliation for what the West says is Russia's start to an invasion of Ukraine.

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Conte vows to 'assess' his Spurs future after shock Burnley defeat

Conte vows to 'assess' his Spurs future after shock Burnley defeat

Tottenham manager Antonio Conte will assess his future at the troubled club after admitting he does not deserve his salary following Wednesday's damaging 1-0 defeat against Burnley.

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Amsterdam hostage taker dies of injuries in hospital: prosecutors

Amsterdam hostage taker dies of injuries in hospital: prosecutors

A 27-year-old man who held several people hostage at an Apple store on a busy Amsterdam square has died in hospital from his injuries, Dutch prosecutors said late Wednesday.

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Uruguay appeals ruling ordering sale of eagle from Nazi battleship

Uruguay appeals ruling ordering sale of eagle from Nazi battleship

Uruguay has appealed a ruling ordering it to sell a bronze eagle from a sunken World War II-era German destroyer found off Montevideo 16 years ago, government sources told AFP Wednesday.

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US authorizes first condom for use in anal sex

US authorizes first condom for use in anal sex

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Wednesday authorized the first condom for use during anal intercourse, in what was hailed as a victory for sexual health by experts.

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Man Utd escape with a draw after Elanga pegs back Atletico

Man Utd escape with a draw after Elanga pegs back Atletico

Manchester United were spared a damaging and deserved defeat by Atletico Madrid on Wednesday as Anthony Elanga's late goal rescued them a 1-1 draw in the first leg of the Champions League last 16.

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East Ukraine rebels ask Putin for military backing against Kyiv

East Ukraine rebels ask Putin for military backing against Kyiv

Rebel leaders in eastern Ukraine have asked Moscow for military help against Kyiv, the Kremlin announced late Wednesday, in a move that opens the door for massed Russian troops to move in.

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Prolific Haller scores at both ends as Ajax draw with Benfica

Prolific Haller scores at both ends as Ajax draw with Benfica

Sebastien Haller kept up his remarkable scoring record in this season's Champions League, finding the target at the right end shortly after putting through his own net as Ajax drew 2-2 with Benfica in their last 16, first leg on Wednesday.

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Liverpool put six past Leeds to cut Man City's lead

Liverpool put six past Leeds to cut Man City's lead

Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane both struck twice as Liverpool cut the gap on Manchester City at the top of the Premier League to three points with a 6-0 thrashing of Leeds at Anfield.

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