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Trump escalates trade war with sweeping global tariffs

Trump escalates trade war with sweeping global tariffs

US President Donald Trump intensified a global trade war Wednesday as he slapped sweeping tariffs on imports from allies and foes alike, sending markets into a tailspin and upending decades-long free trade norms.

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Japan says US tariffs 'extremely regrettable', may break WTO rules

Japan says US tariffs 'extremely regrettable', may break WTO rules

Japan slammed Thursday as "extremely regrettable" US President Donald Trump's sweeping new tariffs, saying they may break WTO rules and the two countries' trade agreement.

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South Koreans anxious, angry as court to rule on impeached president

South Koreans anxious, angry as court to rule on impeached president

South Korea's Constitutional Court is set to rule Friday on whether to strip impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol of office over his abortive declaration of martial law which plunged the country into political chaos.

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Juve at in-form Roma with Champions League in the balance

Juve at in-form Roma with Champions League in the balance

Juventus' bid to salvage Champions League football from their deeply disappointing Serie A campaign will be seriously tested on Sunday night at red-hot Roma as the battle for a top-four spot hots up.

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Injuries put undermanned Bayern's title bid to the test

Injuries put undermanned Bayern's title bid to the test

Away at in-form Augsburg on Friday, Bayern Munich's hopes of winning the Bundesliga title will depend on how they manage an injury crisis ripping through the club.

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Ovechkin scores 892nd goal -- three away from Gretzky's NHL record

Ovechkin scores 892nd goal -- three away from Gretzky's NHL record

Washington star Alex Ovechkin scored his 892nd career goal on Wednesday to move three away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL record of 894 as his Capitals fell 5-1 to the Carolina Hurricanes.

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Australian former rugby star Petaia signs for NFL's Chargers

Australian former rugby star Petaia signs for NFL's Chargers

Former Australia rugby union back Jordan Petaia was on Wednesday signed by the NFL's Los Angeles Chargers after impressing during trials.

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China says opposes new US tariffs, vows 'countermeasures'

China says opposes new US tariffs, vows 'countermeasures'

China on Thursday said it "firmly opposes" sweeping new US tariffs on its exports and vowed "countermeasures to safeguard its own rights and interests".

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Athletics world watching as 'Grand Slam Track' prepares for launch

Athletics world watching as 'Grand Slam Track' prepares for launch

What is being billed as a "revolution" for the sport of athletics gets under way in Kingston on Friday with the opening meeting of US sprinting legend Michael Johnson's ambitious Grand Slam Track series.

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Heat humble Celtics for sixth straight win, Cavs top Knicks

Heat humble Celtics for sixth straight win, Cavs top Knicks

The Miami Heat ended Boston's nine-game NBA winning streak with a 124-103 victory that pushed the reigning champion Celtics further behind Eastern Conference leaders Cleveland -- who rallied to beat New York on Wednesday.

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