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Trump praises 'terrific' new Venezuela leader after call

Trump praises 'terrific' new Venezuela leader after call

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he had held a "long call" with Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodriguez, the first known contact between the two leaders since the ouster of Nicolas Maduro.

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Real Madrid crash out of Copa del Rey at Albacete on Arbeloa debut

Real Madrid crash out of Copa del Rey at Albacete on Arbeloa debut

Real Madrid fell to a shock 3-2 defeat in the Copa del Rey last 16 on Wednesday as Alvaro Arbeloa's debut as coach ended in humiliation by second-tier opposition.

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Trump says Iran killings stopped as US scales back Qatar base

Trump says Iran killings stopped as US scales back Qatar base

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he had been told the killings of protesters in Iran had been halted, even as Washington moved to reduce its footprint at a major US military base in Qatar amid mounting pressure in its standoff with Tehran.

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Arsenal beat Rosenior's Chelsea in League Cup semi first leg

Arsenal beat Rosenior's Chelsea in League Cup semi first leg

Arsenal ruined Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior's first home game as they moved closer to Wembley with a 3-2 win in the League Cup semi-final first leg on Wednesday.

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US stocks fall again as Iran worries lift oil prices

US stocks fall again as Iran worries lift oil prices

Wall Street stocks fell again Wednesday as investors shrugged off solid bank earnings and US data while oil prices jumped on rising tensions between Washington and Tehran.

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Inter extend Serie A lead to six points after Napoli slip

Inter extend Serie A lead to six points after Napoli slip

Inter Milan moved six points clear at the top of Serie A on Wednesday after beating Lecce 1-0 and taking advantage of Napoli's goalless draw with Parma.

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Bayern beat Cologne to move 11 points clear in Bundesliga

Bayern beat Cologne to move 11 points clear in Bundesliga

Bayern Munich came from a goal down to win 3-1 at Cologne on Wednesday and restore their 11-point lead atop the Bundesliga table.

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Mane takes Senegal past Egypt into final of his last AFCON

Mane takes Senegal past Egypt into final of his last AFCON

Sadio Mane scored a 78th-minute winner to give Senegal a 1-0 victory over Egypt on Wednesday in their Africa Cup of Nations semi-final in Tangiers, then said he was playing in the tournament for the last time.

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Trump says Greenland will 'work out' after Denmark fails to bridge gap

Trump says Greenland will 'work out' after Denmark fails to bridge gap

US President Donald Trump held open the possibility Wednesday for a resolution on his designs over Greenland after Denmark's top diplomat said he failed to change the administration's mind on wanting to conquer the island.

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'Bridgerton' premieres in Paris promising 'Cinderella with a twist'

'Bridgerton' premieres in Paris promising 'Cinderella with a twist'

The promoters of Bridgerton, the most English of TV series, chose Paris Wednesday to launch the fourth series of the hit show whose key plotline promises to be "Cinderella with a twist", according to star Yerin Ha.

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