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Rangnick won't freeze out Pogba amid talk of Man Utd exit
Mexican presidential recall referendum wins enough support: poll body
Mexican presidential recall referendum wins enough support: poll body

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador's proposed referendum on his own presidency has secured enough signatures of support from voters to go ahead, the national electoral institute said Tuesday.

January 18, 2022

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Jones backs 'extraordinary' Barbeary to make Test grade
Jones backs 'extraordinary' Barbeary to make Test grade

England coach Eddie Jones believes Alfie Barbeary has the mentality as well as the talent to make his mark on international rugby after calling the Wasps back-row into his training squad for the Six Nations Championship.

January 18, 2022

Holders Dortmund dumped out of German Cup by second-tier St Pauli
Holders Dortmund dumped out of German Cup by second-tier St Pauli

Holders Borussia Dortmund were dumped out of the German Cup on Tuesday after a shock 2-1 defeat at second division side St Pauli in their last 16 tie.

January 18, 2022

US warns Russia poised to attack Ukraine 'at any point'
US warns Russia poised to attack Ukraine 'at any point'

The United States raised the alarm Tuesday on a potentially imminent Russian attack against Ukraine, ahead of a whirlwind diplomatic mission by Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

January 18, 2022

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US Supreme Court to determine fate of Pissarro painting looted by Nazis
US Supreme Court to determine fate of Pissarro painting looted by Nazis

The US Supreme Court on Tuesday weighed the fate of a painting by Camille Pissarro looted by the Nazis in 1939 and currently on display at a gallery in Spain.

January 18, 2022

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Former FARC hostage Betancourt announces fresh presidential bid
Former FARC hostage Betancourt announces fresh presidential bid

Ingrid Betancourt -- who was abducted 20 years ago while campaigning for Colombia's presidency, and held captive by FARC rebels in the jungle for more than six years -- on Tuesday announced a new bid for the country's top job.

January 18, 2022