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Hybrid car sales catch up to diesel in Europe

Hybrid car sales catch up to diesel in Europe

Hybrid car sales reached a milestone in Europe last year as they grabbed the same market share as diesel vehicles, while electric models gained more ground, industry data showed on Wednesday.

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More talks due as Putin accuses West of trying to draw Russia into war

More talks due as Putin accuses West of trying to draw Russia into war

NATO leaders pursued diplomatic efforts on the Ukraine crisis Wednesday after President Vladimir Putin accused the West of trying to draw Russia into a war but left the door open to further talks.

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Rape stalks women in C. Africa's dirty war

Rape stalks women in C. Africa's dirty war

Maia looks down at her expanding belly, her eyes welling with tears.

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England forced to rejig after Lawes, Hill ruled out of Six Nations opener

England forced to rejig after Lawes, Hill ruled out of Six Nations opener

Eddie Jones is facing a selection headache after forwards Courtney Lawes and Jonny Hill were ruled out of England's opening Six Nations match against Scotland on Saturday.

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Beijing Olympics begins torch relay under shadow of Covid, rights fears

Beijing Olympics begins torch relay under shadow of Covid, rights fears

The Beijing Winter Olympics torch relay began its truncated journey to Friday's opening ceremony as China tried to move on from the diplomatic boycotts and Covid fears that have dogged the build-up to the Games.

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Beijing Olympics begins torch relay under shadow of Covid, rights

Beijing Olympics begins torch relay under shadow of Covid, rights

The Beijing Winter Olympics torch relay began its truncated journey to Friday's opening ceremony as China tried to move on from the diplomatic boycotts and Covid fears that have dogged the build-up to the Games.

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'Spider-Man' success helps Sony lift annual profit outlook

'Spider-Man' success helps Sony lift annual profit outlook

Sony upgraded its full-year net profit forecast on Wednesday, buoyed by the success of its latest "Spider-Man" movie and strong results in the gaming sector despite the global chip shortage.

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'Give us a refund': China's latest World Cup flop sparks fury

'Give us a refund': China's latest World Cup flop sparks fury

Angry Chinese football fans lashed out Wednesday at their country's "shameful" record after a 3-1 defeat at Vietnam ended any slim hope they had of reaching the 2022 World Cup.

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Mexico tries to banish homophobic slur from football

Mexico tries to banish homophobic slur from football

Mexico are playing World Cup qualifiers in front of a limited number of tightly controlled fans -- part of efforts to stamp out an anti-gay slur in the football-loving nation.

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US to send warship, fighter jets to UAE after Yemen attacks

US to send warship, fighter jets to UAE after Yemen attacks

The United States will deploy a guided missile destroyer and state-of-the-art fighter jets to help defend the United Arab Emirates after a series of missile attacks by Yemeni rebels, a US statement said Wednesday.

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