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ICC warns against 'retaliation threats'

ICC warns against 'retaliation threats'

International Criminal Court prosecutors warned on Friday against "individuals who threaten to retaliate" against the tribunal or its staff, saying such actions might constitute an "offence against its administration of justice".

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Panama court okays frontrunner's run 2 days before presidential vote

Panama court okays frontrunner's run 2 days before presidential vote

Just two days before presidential elections, Panama's Supreme Court approved the candidacy of the front-running candidate in the small hours of Friday.

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Nepal court orders limit on Everest climbing permits

Nepal court orders limit on Everest climbing permits

Nepal's Supreme Court has ordered the government to limit the number of mountaineering permits issued for Everest and other peaks, a lawyer confirmed Friday, just as expeditions prepare for the spring climbing season.

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Bill May or may not make Olympic history in the pool

Bill May or may not make Olympic history in the pool

This weekend in the northern suburbs of Paris at the newly-built Olympic Aquatics Centre a little bit of sporting history stands to be chalked up as Bill May attempts to secure his spot in the USA artistic swimming team.

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England rugby star Billy Vunipola admits to drink problem after Mallorca arrest

England rugby star Billy Vunipola admits to drink problem after Mallorca arrest

England rugby international Billy Vunipola accepted he had a problem "knowing when to stop" as he explained the circumstances behind his alcohol-fuelled arrest in Mallorca.

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Record gold prices take shine off London jewellers

Record gold prices take shine off London jewellers

Surrounded by glass-fronted display cabinets filled with shimmering gold bracelets and necklaces at London's Pakeeza Jewellers store, manager Zahid Khan laments the impact of record-high prices of the precious metal.

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France focused on Olympic glory after positive Sevens start

France focused on Olympic glory after positive Sevens start

Rugby sevens veteran Jonathan Laugel believes France have put themselves in a solid position to savour Olympic success after a pair of hard-fought wins on the opening day of the Singapore Sevens on Friday.

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Trump trial ends second week of combustible testimony

Trump trial ends second week of combustible testimony

A second week of sometimes heated witness testimony wraps up Friday in the New York trial of Donald Trump, accused of covering up hush money payments to adult film star Stormy Daniels.

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Stocks heat up as US labour market cools

Stocks heat up as US labour market cools

Stock markets rose Friday as cooling US job growth raised hopes of interest-rate cuts, while London hit another record high following speculation of a bidding war for mining giant Anglo American.

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Kenya on alert as it braces for first-ever cyclone

Kenya on alert as it braces for first-ever cyclone

Kenyan President William Ruto put the flood-ravaged country on high alert on Friday and postponed the reopening of schools indefinitely as the nation braced for its first-ever cyclone.

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