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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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Premier League transfer window: winners and losers

Premier League transfer window: winners and losers

Premier League clubs splashed the cash in the January transfer window, with most of the spending coming from teams scrambling to survive.

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UN, rights groups blame Taliban for missing journalists

UN, rights groups blame Taliban for missing journalists

The Taliban have arrested two Afghan journalists working for a local news channel, rights groups and the United Nations said Tuesday, weeks after two women activists went missing.

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Unrest at home gives Burkina Faso 'added motivation' at Cup of Nations

Unrest at home gives Burkina Faso 'added motivation' at Cup of Nations

Burkina Faso coach Kamou Malo admitted that news of political unrest in the country is spurring his team on at the Africa Cup of Nations as they prepare for Wednesday's semi-final against Senegal.

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Senegal beginning to live up to billing after slow AFCON start

Senegal beginning to live up to billing after slow AFCON start

After a slow start to their Africa Cup of Nations campaign, Sadio Mane's Senegal are finally starting to justify their tag as pre-tournament favourites heading into Wednesday's semi-final against Burkina Faso.

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Daimler completes Mercedes-Benz rename after truck split

Daimler completes Mercedes-Benz rename after truck split

German auto manufacturer Daimler officially changed its name to Mercedes-Benz on Tuesday after splitting with its truck subsidiary in a major corporate shakeup.

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