Brazil economy posts better-than-expected growth in Q1
Brazil's economy grew a stronger-than-expected 1.9 percent in the first quarter, according to official figures released Thursday, welcome news for leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva as he looks to jump-start growth.
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Stocks cede ground as rate worries return
Stock Markets wavered on Thursday as investors turned their attention to future interest rate moves following relief that US lawmakers voted to raise the debt ceiling and avoid a devastating default.
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Swiatek eyes French Open last 32 as Andreeva strikes blow for teens
Iga Swiatek continues her bid to become the first woman since 2007 to win back-to-back French Opens on Thursday as 16-year-old Mirra Andreeva made the last 32, providing an enticing glimpse into the sport's future.
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Broad strikes as Ireland slump at Lord's
Stuart Broad took four wickets as England reduced Ireland to 104-6 on the opening day of their Ashes warm-up Test against Ireland at Lord's on Thursday.
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US intensifies diplomatic pressure as Serbs rally in north Kosovo
Ethnic Serbs gathered again in a flashpoint town in north Kosovo on Thursday at the site of clashes earlier this week with NATO-led forces, as Washington urged both Belgrade and Pristina to diffuse tensions.
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Tudor ends reign at turbulent Marseille
Coach Igor Tudor is leaving Ligue 1 side Marseille after one season, club president Pablo Longoria told a press conference on Thursday.
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Andreeva, 16, into French Open last 32 and potential Gauff clash
Sixteen-year-old qualifier Mirra Andreeva reached the French Open last 32 on Thursday with a 6-1, 6-2 win over Diane Parry to set up a potential clash against Coco Gauff.
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Senegal opposition leader sentenced to 2 years, election bid unclear
A court in Senegal on Thursday sentenced firebrand opposition leader Ousmane Sonko, a candidate in the 2024 presidential election, to two years' jail on charges of "corrupting youth" but acquitted him of rape and issuing death threats.
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Vettori impressed by England record rather than 'Bazball' style
Daniel Vettori reckons England's winning record rather than their aggressive style of play is what has caught the attention of Australia ahead of this season's Ashes series.
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Diplomatic pressure mounts as Serbs rally again in north Kosovo
Ethnic Serbs gathered again in a flashpoint town in Kosovo on Thursday at the site of clashes earlier this week with NATO-led soldiers in Kosovo, as international pressure mounts on Pristina to diffuse tensions.
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