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Russia, US set for new call amid burst of Ukraine diplomacy

Russia, US set for new call amid burst of Ukraine diplomacy

The top Russian and US diplomats were to speak again Tuesday amid intense efforts by NATO allies to prevent an invasion of Ukraine and to show support for Kyiv.

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Denmark unmasks to 'live normally' again with Omicron

Denmark unmasks to 'live normally' again with Omicron

Denmark waved goodbye to facemasks and health passes on Tuesday as it became the first European Union country to lift all of its domestic Covid curbs despite record numbers of cases of the milder Omicron variant.

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ExxonMobil posts $23 bn in 2021 profits on higher oil prices

ExxonMobil posts $23 bn in 2021 profits on higher oil prices

ExxonMobil reported a profitable fourth-quarter Tuesday to conclude a strong comeback year in 2021 on higher oil prices amid recovering energy demand.

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Celtic reap rewards of Japanese market on and off the pitch

Celtic reap rewards of Japanese market on and off the pitch

Celtic and Rangers will renew their rivalry on Wednesday in a crucial battle for supremacy in the Scottish Premiership with a new legion of fans set to rise at the crack of dawn to tune in from Japan.

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Ex-Wallabies fly-half Harris exits Pau early after injury nightmare

Ex-Wallabies fly-half Harris exits Pau early after injury nightmare

Former Wallabies fly-half Mike Harris has brought his two-year contract with Pau to a premature end after an injury-plagued year-and-a-half in south-western France, the Top 14 side announced on Tuesday.

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Red-hot Japan down Saudis to move closer to World Cup

Red-hot Japan down Saudis to move closer to World Cup

In-form Japan took a huge step towards World Cup qualification with a 2-0 home win over group leaders Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.

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Chinese, French oil majors seal deal for Uganda megaproject

Chinese, French oil majors seal deal for Uganda megaproject

Chinese and French oil giants sealed a landmark $10-billion deal on Tuesday to develop Uganda's energy resources and build a vast regional oil pipeline, a megaproject that has incensed environmental groups.

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Dele Alli wants to be 'happy' again after Everton move

Dele Alli wants to be 'happy' again after Everton move

Dele Alli said he wanted to rediscover the joy of playing football after securing a move to Frank Lampard's Everton in an effort to revive his faltering career.

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Financial probe into previous Barcelona board found 'very serious criminal behaviour' - lawyer

Financial probe into previous Barcelona board found 'very serious criminal behaviour' - lawyer

Barcelona's previous board, led by former president Josep Maria Bartomeu, showed "very serious criminal behaviour", a lawyer hired by the club said on Tuesday.

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Top US cyber official meets NATO allies on Russian threats

Top US cyber official meets NATO allies on Russian threats

The top White House official for cyber security began a tour of European NATO allies Tuesday to prepare for potential Russian attacks in cyberspace, senior US officials said.

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