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Pakistan ex-cricketer Latif on trial in Dutch MP threat case

Pakistan ex-cricketer Latif on trial in Dutch MP threat case

A former Pakistani international cricketer went on trial Tuesday in the Netherlands for allegedly attempting to incite the murder of anti-Islam MP Geert Wilders, with prosecutors demanding a 12-year sentence if convicted.

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Azam focused on Nepal rather than India ahead of Asia Cup

Azam focused on Nepal rather than India ahead of Asia Cup

Pakistan captain Babar Azam stressed his team was focused on Wednesday's Asia Cup opening game against Nepal rather than against arch-rivals India, saying no team can be taken lightly.

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German prosecutors drop sex assault probe into Rammstein frontman

German prosecutors drop sex assault probe into Rammstein frontman

Berlin prosecutors said Tuesday they had closed an investigation into Till Lindemann, the frontman of German metal band Rammstein, following claims of women being drugged and sexually assaulted at concerts.

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3M to settle US veterans hearing loss lawsuits for $6 bn

3M to settle US veterans hearing loss lawsuits for $6 bn

Manufacturing giant 3M said Tuesday it has reached a $6 billion settlement over claims by US military veterans that its earplugs were faulty and failed to protect their hearing.

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US sees wake-up call, if not threat, as BRICS bloc expands

US sees wake-up call, if not threat, as BRICS bloc expands

The United States is racing to improve its messaging to the developing world as the BRICS group grows, although few in Washington view an immediate threat from the Chinese-backed club.

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Green light for Pavard move to Inter Milan: Italian media

Green light for Pavard move to Inter Milan: Italian media

Benjamin Pavard's transfer to Inter Milan, which had been on hold for the last week, appears to be back on again after Italian media reported on Tuesday that his current club Bayern Munich have finally given their approval.

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Everton sign 'powerful' Portuguese striker Beto

Everton sign 'powerful' Portuguese striker Beto

Premier League strugglers Everton on Tuesday announced the signing of Portuguese striker Beto from Udinese for a fee reportedly worth up to £30 million ($38 million).

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Google courts businesses with ramped up cloud AI

Google courts businesses with ramped up cloud AI

Google on Tuesday said it was weaving artificial intelligence (AI) deeper into its cloud offerings as it vies for the business of firms keen to capitalize on the technology.

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Stocks extend gains before key US data

Stocks extend gains before key US data

Stock markets extended a global rally Tuesday ahead of US data this week that could be key to the Federal Reserve's decision-making on interest rates.

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Igor Girkin: rebel Donbas leader turned Kremlin critic

Igor Girkin: rebel Donbas leader turned Kremlin critic

A war veteran, former intelligence officer, and once a commander of pro-Russian ragtag rebels in eastern Ukraine, Igor Girkin has lived many lives.

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