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Germany defender Suele poised to leave Bayern Munich - reports

Germany defender Suele poised to leave Bayern Munich - reports

Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich are set to lose Niklas Suele at the end of the season, with the Germany defender reportedly having turned down a contract extension.

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Russia launches new military drills as tensions rise over Ukraine

Russia launches new military drills as tensions rise over Ukraine

Russia on Tuesday launched new military exercises near Ukraine and in annexed Crimea as it accused the United States of ratcheting up tensions by putting several thousand of its own troops on alert.

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At least 19 dead after clash, fire at club in Indonesia's West Papua

At least 19 dead after clash, fire at club in Indonesia's West Papua

At least 19 people have been killed in a clash at a nightclub in Indonesia's West Papua province, police said Tuesday, with most dying after the venue caught fire.

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GE sees revenues rising in 2022 after drop in Q4

GE sees revenues rising in 2022 after drop in Q4

General Electric reported a drop in fourth-quarter revenues Tuesday on a mixed performance across its industrial businesses but projected higher sales in 2022 despite inflation.

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Injured US skier Breezy Johnson pulls out of Olympics

Injured US skier Breezy Johnson pulls out of Olympics

US skier Breezy Johnson announced her withdrawal from the Beijing Olympics on Tuesday after a recent knee injury dashed her dream of gold at the 2022 Games.

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Freight lobby urges UK-France talks to ease port queues

Freight lobby urges UK-France talks to ease port queues

A leading UK freight lobby group has urged the British and French governments to hold talks to ease miles-long backups at Channel ports that have been blamed on Brexit.

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Norway says will put 'tangible demands' on Taliban

Norway says will put 'tangible demands' on Taliban

Norway said it will put "tangible demands" on the Taliban during talks in Oslo on Tuesday, the last day of the hardline Islamists' controversial first visit to Europe since returning to power in Afghanistan.

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UK PM's woes deepen with police probe into 'partygate'

UK PM's woes deepen with police probe into 'partygate'

The threat to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's position deepened on Tuesday, as police said they were investigating lockdown-breaking parties at his Downing Street office and government departments.

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China's Xi meets IOC chief Bach ahead of Winter Olympics

China's Xi meets IOC chief Bach ahead of Winter Olympics

China's President Xi Jinping had a rare pandemic-era encounter with a foreign visitor Tuesday when he met with Olympic chief Thomas Bach as the country readies to host the Winter Games.

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Major football stadium tragedies

Major football stadium tragedies

The crush that killed eight people and left dozens injured prior to Monday's Africa Cup of Nations last 16 match between hosts Cameroon and the Comoros in Yaounde is the the latest in a long line of football stadium tragedies.

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