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Biden warns of 'disaster for Russia' if they invade Ukraine

Biden warns of 'disaster for Russia' if they invade Ukraine

US President Joe Biden said Wednesday that he expects Russia to "move in" on Ukraine but warned that Moscow will pay a stiff price for a full-blown invasion.

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5G launches in US without huge impact on flights

5G launches in US without huge impact on flights

Telecom giants AT&T and Verizon began 5G service in the United States Wednesday without major disruptions to flights after the launch of the new wireless technology was scaled back.

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Unilever won't up £50 bn offer for GSK-Pfizer unit

Unilever won't up £50 bn offer for GSK-Pfizer unit

Consumer goods giant Unilever on Wednesday said it would not increase a £50-billion offer for the consumer healthcare unit owned by pharmaceutical groups GlaxoSmithKline and Pfizer.

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Beatles producer signed Fab Four because they were 'good people'

Beatles producer signed Fab Four because they were 'good people'

The Beatles producer George Martin signed the legendary rock band in its early days more for its four members' endearing personalities than for their music, he once revealed in a video posted on Twitter Wednesday by his son.

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World Bank chief contrasts Microsoft deal with poor countries' debt

World Bank chief contrasts Microsoft deal with poor countries' debt

After Microsoft announced it would spend tens of billions of dollars to buy a video game company, World Bank President David Malpass on Wednesday drew a contrast between the deal and the amount of money rich nations have pledged to help poor countries facing higher debt loads.

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Egypt make Cup of Nations last 16 as six teams advance

Egypt make Cup of Nations last 16 as six teams advance

Seven-time champions Egypt clinched a place in the Africa Cup of Nations last 16 on Wednesday by defeating neighbours Sudan 1-0, a result which sent five other countries including Ivory Coast through as well.

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Medvedev faces huge test of Open ambition in Kyrgios blockbuster

Medvedev faces huge test of Open ambition in Kyrgios blockbuster

Title favourite Daniil Medvedev and Nick Kyrgios will square off on Thursday in a blockbuster second-round encounter that could play a big part in shaping the destiny of this year's Australian Open men's singles title.

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NBC commentary teams to cover Beijing Olympics from US

NBC commentary teams to cover Beijing Olympics from US

US broadcaster NBC will not send any of it specialist commentary teams to cover the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic due to fears over Covid-19, USA Today reported on Wednesday.

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Biden touts 'enormous progress' in pandemic-blighted first year

Biden touts 'enormous progress' in pandemic-blighted first year

A defiant President Joe Biden acknowledged missteps over the still-raging pandemic Wednesday but hailed a year of "enormous progress" on the US economy as he took stock of his first year in office.

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Atletico dumped out of Copa del Rey by Real Sociedad

Atletico dumped out of Copa del Rey by Real Sociedad

Atletico Madrid's season went from bad to worse on Wednesday as they were knocked out of the Copa del Rey by Real Sociedad.

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