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Fears grow for Cuban artist 7 months after arrest

Fears grow for Cuban artist 7 months after arrest

Seven months after his arrest, loved ones of Cuban dissident artist Luis Manuel Otero Alcantara worry for his health, locked away mostly incommunicado in a high-security prison.

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UN slams 'aggressive' formula milk marketing

UN slams 'aggressive' formula milk marketing

The United Nations slammed baby formula makers Wednesday for "unethical" marketing strategies, accusing them of aggressively targeting expecting parents and health workers and putting shareholder interests before children's health.

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Oscars to pre-tape some awards in bid for 'tighter' show

Oscars to pre-tape some awards in bid for 'tighter' show

The Oscars next month will pre-tape the announcements of eight winners in an attempt to make the televised ceremony "tighter and more electric," organizers said Tuesday.

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Daft Punk returns to social media, releases deluxe 'Homework' album

Daft Punk returns to social media, releases deluxe 'Homework' album

Exactly one year after French duo Daft Punk shocked fans by announcing an unceremonious split, they've returned to social media and are hosting a one-day-only livestream of a 1997 show on Twitch.

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Russia sanctions: warm-up round threatens limited impact

Russia sanctions: warm-up round threatens limited impact

After weeks of threats, the West imposed Tuesday its first sanctions on Russia, but for the moment the actions will have limited impact on both the Russian and Western economies.

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US stocks fall amid Ukraine crisis, oil flirts with $100/barrel

US stocks fall amid Ukraine crisis, oil flirts with $100/barrel

Wall Street stocks fell Tuesday after President Joe Biden unveiled fresh sanctions on Moscow, while a surge in oil prices was limited by expectations the measures would not impact Russia's crude production.

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Fernandes says Man Utd have 'more identity' under Rangnick, Simeone wary

Fernandes says Man Utd have 'more identity' under Rangnick, Simeone wary

Bruno Fernandes has said Manchester United have "more identity" under interim manager Ralf Rangnick as they prepare for their first Champions League knockout tie in three years.

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Moscow must fully comply with UN charter: Guterres

Moscow must fully comply with UN charter: Guterres

UN chief Antonio Guterres on Tuesday urged Russia to fully comply with the global body's charter, condemning Moscow's recognition of the "independence" of two breakaway Ukrainian regions.

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Grunge pioneer Mark Lanegan dies at 57

Grunge pioneer Mark Lanegan dies at 57

Mark Lanegan, whose dramatic baritone vocals fronted the proto-grunge band Screaming Trees, died Tuesday at his home in Killarney, Ireland. He was 57 years old.

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Hostage drama at Amsterdam Apple store ends, gunman overpowered

Hostage drama at Amsterdam Apple store ends, gunman overpowered

A man with a firearm who held several people hostage in an Apple store in central Amsterdam late Tuesday was overpowered after a siege lasting several hours, police said, adding that the last of the hostages had been freed.

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