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Nicaragua dissident jailed under Ortega dies in prison: family

Nicaragua dissident jailed under Ortega dies in prison: family

Former guerrilla Hugo Torres Jimenez, one of 46 opposition figures jailed since last year by the Nicaraguan government of President Daniel Ortega, died on Saturday, his family said in a statement.

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Biden warns Putin Ukraine attack will bring 'severe costs'

Biden warns Putin Ukraine attack will bring 'severe costs'

Efforts to defuse the crisis in Ukraine via a frenzy of telephone diplomacy failed to ease tensions Saturday, with the White House insisting that Russia faces "swift and severe costs" if its troops carry out an invasion.

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Farrell praises Irish character and spirit in gallant French defeat

Farrell praises Irish character and spirit in gallant French defeat

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell praised the "spirit" and "character" of his side after they came from 22-7 down early in the second-half to agonisingly lose 30-24 to France in a thrilling Six Nations clash on Saturday.

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Galthie not thinking of France's Six Nations chances despite Ireland win

Galthie not thinking of France's Six Nations chances despite Ireland win

France head coach Fabien Galthie said he is not thinking about winning the Six Nations despite Saturday's impressive 30-24 victory over Ireland.

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Inter leave door open for Milan after Napoli draw

Inter leave door open for Milan after Napoli draw

Inter Milan maintained their one-point lead at the top of Serie A on Saturday with a 1-1 draw at title rivals Napoli which gives AC Milan the chance to claim top spot.

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Sterling hat-trick extends Man City lead, toothless Man Utd held by Southampton

Sterling hat-trick extends Man City lead, toothless Man Utd held by Southampton

Manchester City restored their 12-point lead at the top of the Premier League as Raheem Sterling's hat-trick put Norwich to the sword 4-0, while Manchester United's chances of just making the top four stumbled again in a 1-1 draw against Southampton on Saturday.

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'Like a dream': Bayern slump to shock defeat at Bochum

'Like a dream': Bayern slump to shock defeat at Bochum

Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich said his side need to question their mentality after they slumped to a shock 4-2 loss at Bundesliga minnows Bochum ahead of Wednesday's Champions League clash with Red Bull Salzburg.

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Havertz extra-time penalty secures Chelsea Club World Cup title

Havertz extra-time penalty secures Chelsea Club World Cup title

Kai Havertz scored a penalty deep into extra time as Chelsea defeated Palmeiras 2-1 in the Club World Cup final on Saturday to complete their collection of major trophies.

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Biden warns Putin that Ukraine attack will bring 'swift and severe costs'

Biden warns Putin that Ukraine attack will bring 'swift and severe costs'

Efforts to defuse the crisis in Ukraine via a frenzy of telephone diplomacy failed to ease tensions Saturday, with the White House insisting that Russia faces "swift and severe costs" if its troops carry out an invasion.

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Sterling treble destroys Norwich as Man City go 12 points clear

Sterling treble destroys Norwich as Man City go 12 points clear

Manchester City powered 12 points clear at the top of the Premier League as Raheem Sterling's hat-trick inspired a 4-0 win against Norwich on Saturday.

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