Judge tosses California children's pollution suit against US govt
A federal lawsuit brought by a group of California children who claimed the US government was harming them by failing to clamp down on pollution has been tossed out by a judge.
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Pope's holy year causes transport jitters for Rome
Pope Francis on Thursday confirmed that a once every quarter century holy year would be held in 2025, setting off a race against time for Rome and the Vatican to prepare for more than 30 million pilgrims from around the world.
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American 14-year-old talent signs MLS pro deal with Man City awaiting
The Philadelphia Union have signed 14-year-old talent Cavan Sullivan to a professional contract with the player expected to join Manchester City when he reaches 18.
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Nadal wants to lose fear factor after winning Rome opener
Rafael Nadal said that he can no longer afford to fear injury after battling into the second round of the Rome Open on Thursday, with Roland Garros looming on the horizon.
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UN official says Israel closure of Gaza crossings 'completely crippling' aid
Israel's closure of key crossings into Gaza has cut off the main entry point for aid, and particularly fuel, rendering humanitarian operations all but impossible, a senior UN official warned Thursday.
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Panama Papers law firm boss Ramon Fonseca dead
Panamanian lawyer Ramon Fonseca, co-founder of the now-defunct law firm at the center of the "Panama Papers" scandal, died while awaiting sentencing in his money-laundering trial, his lawyer said Thursday.
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Eurovision draws street protests calling for Israel's ejection
Thousands of demonstrators, including climate activist Greta Thunberg, marched through the streets of Malmo, Sweden Thursday to protest against Israel's participation in Eurovision, an AFP journalist observed.
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Stormy Daniels denies cashing in on claimed tryst with Trump
Stormy Daniels finished her marathon testimony at Donald Trump's hush money trial on Thursday with attorneys for the former president seeking to paint her as a greedy liar who profited from her allegations.
Read moreTaylor Swift fever grips Paris at start of Europe tour
Taylor Swift-fever struck Paris on Thursday as the highest-grossing tour in history finally arrived in Europe with fans excited to hear songs from her latest album performed live for the first time.
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Spain govt vows to block hostile BBVA bid for rival bank
Spain's second-largest bank BBVA on Thursday announced a hostile takeover bid for smaller rival Banco Sabadell but the government vowed to block the move, which would create a European giant in the sector.
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