Developing countries should fast-track US trade deals: World Bank president
Developing countries should strike swift trade deals with the United States at the "earliest possible" opportunity, the president of the World Bank told AFP Friday, after a busy week with global financial leaders in Washington.
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Grizzlies' Morant 'doubtful' for must-win game 4 v Thunder
The Memphis Grizzlies listed star Ja Morant as "doubtful" for their must-win game four against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round of the NBA playoffs on Saturday.
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Trump in Rome for pope funeral in first foreign trip of new term
US President Donald Trump arrived in Rome on Friday for the funeral of Pope Francis, where he will brush shoulders with an array of world leaders on the unexpected first foreign trip of his second term.
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Trump says Russia-Ukraine deal 'very close' after new Kremlin talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday discussed the "possibility" of direct talks with Ukraine in a meeting with a US envoy, the Kremlin said, while President Donald Trump claimed the warring parties were "very close to a deal".
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US rookies lead PGA pairs event with McIlroy and Lowry in hunt
US rookies Kevin Velo and Isaiah Salinda grabbed a one-stroke lead after Friday's alternate-shot second round of the PGA Zurich Classic while defending champions Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry charged into contention.
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Trump tariff promises get a reality check
A gathering of global economic leaders in Washington wraps up Saturday with tariff talks between the United States and partners still unresolved -- and anxiety building over the state of the global economy.
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Warriors coach Kerr 'relatively optimistic' injured Butler will play game 3
Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr says he's "relatively optimistic" forward Jimmy Butler will play game three of their NBA playoff series against Houston despite suffering a pelvic contusion in game two.
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Postecoglou hopes 'Stonecutter's Credo' can inspire Spurs
Ange Postecoglou is hoping the 'Stonecutter's Credo' can help Tottenham salvage a season that has gone "disastrously wrong" by winning the Europa League.
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PSG lose unbeaten Ligue 1 record ahead of Arsenal showdown
Paris Saint-Germain saw their unbeaten record in Ligue 1 this season finally ended in a 3-1 home defeat against Nice on Friday, just ahead of their Champions League semi-final showdown against Arsenal.
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Venezuela accuses El Salvador president of 'human trafficking'
Venezuela's attorney general accused Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele of "human trafficking" and suggested he face international justice for accepting cash to jail deportees from the United States.
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