'We can't blame Lukaku' for World Cup exit, says Belgium's Castagne
Belgium should not blame Romelu Lukaku for their World Cup exit despite the striker's misses in the goalless draw against Croatia which sealed their fate on Thursday, said Timothy Castagne.
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Canada proud after World Cup adventure ends in defeat
Canada coach John Herdman said his team would depart the World Cup with heads held high after their tournament ended in a third straight defeat against Morocco on Thursday.
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Beckmann self-portrait breaks German auction record
A self-portrait by expressionist artist Max Beckmann smashed the record price for a painting sold at auction in Germany, when it went under the hammer in Berlin on Thursday.
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Taliban take off air Radio Free Europe's Afghan service
The Taliban on Thursday removed from the airwaves US-funded Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty's Afghanistan service, which has vowed not to comply with the country's Islamist rulers.
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Biden, Macron close ranks on Russia, China during state visit
US President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron emerged from White House talks Thursday pledging to close ranks in helping Ukraine defend itself from Russia and in facing the "challenge" posed by China.
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Belgium coach Martinez to leave job after World Cup exit
Belgium coach Roberto Martinez said he was leaving his job after his side were eliminated from the World Cup in Qatar following a 0-0 draw with Croatia on Thursday.
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Oh rats! New York seeks 'bloodthirsty' rodent czar
If you are "somewhat bloodthirsty" and willing to consider "wholesale slaughter" of vermin then you might be the ideal candidate to become New York City's new rat czar.
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Equities slow after gains on Fed rate optimism
Stocks diverged Thursday after Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell signalled a moderation in interest rate hikes, as fears over the health of the global economy persist.
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S.Africa's Ramaphosa in talks with ANC as impeachment pressure builds
President Cyril Ramaphosa was in talks with South Africa's ruling party late Thursday as pressure mounted for him to quit or be forced from office over a cash burglary at his farm that he allegedly covered up.
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Belgium crash out of World Cup after Croatia draw
Romelu Lukaku missed a string of late chances as Belgium crashed out of the World Cup in the group stage after a 0-0 draw with Croatia on Thursday which sent the 2018 runners-up into the knockout phase.
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