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French court again dismisses rape claim against minister

French court again dismisses rape claim against minister

The Paris appeals court on Tuesday confirmed the dropping of a rape case against Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin, although his accuser said she would keep fighting to have it heard.

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Hopes grow that eurozone will dodge recession

Hopes grow that eurozone will dodge recession

Europe's economy grew in January for the first time since June, a closely watched survey showed Tuesday, raising hopes that the eurozone will avoid a recession this winter.

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Azarenka beats 'fears of failing' for first Melbourne semi in 10 years

Azarenka beats 'fears of failing' for first Melbourne semi in 10 years

Victoria Azarenka reached her first Australian Open semi-final since winning the title in 2013, then opened up Tuesday about overcoming "anxiety" and "fears of failing" on court.

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Latin American leaders hold summit with Brazil back in the fold

Latin American leaders hold summit with Brazil back in the fold

Fifteen Latin American heads of state and government meet Tuesday in Buenos Aires for a regional summit welcoming back Brazil as President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva looks to rebuild bridges after his far-right predecessor Jair Bolsonaro pulled out of the grouping.

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Openers Rohit, Gill hit tons as India post 385-9

Openers Rohit, Gill hit tons as India post 385-9

Blazing centuries from skipper Rohit Sharma and fellow opener Shubman Gill took India to a formidable 385-9, despite a middle-order wobble in Tuesday's third and final one-day international against New Zealand.

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Start training Ukrainians to use Leopard tanks, Germany says

Start training Ukrainians to use Leopard tanks, Germany says

Germany said Tuesday that allies could start training Ukrainian forces to use the Leopard battle tanks desperately sought by Kyiv to repel Russian troops, provoking a defiant response from the Kremlin.

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Daly and George add to England's injury woes ahead of Six Nations

Daly and George add to England's injury woes ahead of Six Nations

England's injury problems intensified Tuesday as the Saracens duo of Elliot Daly and Jamie George withdrew from training ahead of next week's Six Nations tournament opener at home to Scotland.

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'I don't have time to sulk': Pegula looks for doubles comfort

'I don't have time to sulk': Pegula looks for doubles comfort

Jessica Pegula may be out of the Australian Open singles at the last-eight stage but she has no time "to sulk around" with a doubles quarter-final less than 24 hours away.

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France repatriates more women, children from Syrian jihadist camp

France repatriates more women, children from Syrian jihadist camp

France Tuesday repatriated 15 women and 32 children held in a prison camp for suspected jihadists in Syria, the foreign ministry said, in the third major return of French citizens from the country.

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Cable sabotage cuts all traffic from busy Paris station

Cable sabotage cuts all traffic from busy Paris station

One of the busiest train stations in Paris suffered a total traffic shutdown on Tuesday after vandals triggered a major signal malfunction by setting cables on fire.

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