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Far-right, nationalist leaders to meet in Madrid Friday

Far-right, nationalist leaders to meet in Madrid Friday

Hungary and Poland's leaders and France's Marine Le Pen will be in Madrid later this week for a gathering of nationalist and far-right leaders, Spain's Vox party said on Wednesday.

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Everton target Pereira defends record amid fan unrest

Everton target Pereira defends record amid fan unrest

Everton managerial candidate Vitor Pereira has defended his record amid fan protests at the prospect of the Portuguese taking charge of the club's battle to remain in the Premier League.

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McIlroy urges golf to avoid being 'moralistic' on Saudi event

McIlroy urges golf to avoid being 'moralistic' on Saudi event

Rory McIlroy, who is back at the Dubai Desert Classic for the first time since 2018, said Wednesday that the European Tour should allow players to compete in Saudi Arabia next week.

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Liberal US Supreme Court justice Stephen Breyer to retire: media

Liberal US Supreme Court justice Stephen Breyer to retire: media

Stephen Breyer, one of three liberal justices on the US Supreme Court, plans to retire, paving the way for Joe Biden to name a replacement on the nation's highest court, media reported Wednesday.

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Bank of Canada keeps benchmark rate unchanged despite inflation

Bank of Canada keeps benchmark rate unchanged despite inflation

The Bank of Canada said Wednesday it is keeping its benchmark overnight lending rate unchanged at 0.25 percent despite inflationary pressures, citing the harmful effects of the Omicron variant on the economy.

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Stocks rally before key Fed update, oil hits $90

Stocks rally before key Fed update, oil hits $90

European and US stock markets powered higher Wednesday, recovering further from recent sharp losses, as traders await the outcome of a key Federal Reserve policy meeting.

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Hodgson confident of pulling off another great escape at Watford

Hodgson confident of pulling off another great escape at Watford

Former England boss Roy Hodgson said on Tuesday he believes he is capable of pulling off the "massive challenge" of keeping Watford in the Premier League given his impressive record in relegation battles.

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Wolves sign South Korea's Hwang Hee-chan on permanent deal

Wolves sign South Korea's Hwang Hee-chan on permanent deal

Wolves have exercised their option to buy South Korea forward Hwang Hee-chan on a permanent deal when his loan from RB Leipzig expires at the end of this season.

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US warns firms over doing business in Myanmar

US warns firms over doing business in Myanmar

The US government warned companies Wednesday to be extremely wary of doing business in Myanmar, citing the risks of being linked to a military government involved in lawlessness and human rights abuse.

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Mancini 'curious to see' what recalled Balotelli can offer

Mancini 'curious to see' what recalled Balotelli can offer

Mario Balotelli has been recalled for an Italy training camp this week so that coach Roberto Mancini, speaking on Wednesday, can see if the striker is able to "help" in the World Cup playoffs in March.

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