US stocks pressured amid interest rate angst as euro gyrates
Wall Street stocks mostly fell Friday amid lingering unease over tightening US monetary policy, while the euro gyrated ahead of France's presidential election.
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Russia's ruble stages rebound despite Western sanctions
After a historic collapse in the wake of Russia's military offensive in Ukraine, the ruble has staged a spectacular bounceback, supported by strict capital controls and energy exports.
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Marquez sixth fastest as Zarco tops Texas practice
Six-time MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez, back in the saddle after recovering from double vision, was sixth fastest in opening practice for the Grand Prix of the Americas on Friday.
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Wreckage of world's largest plane testament to Kyiv's defence
Under a shattered crescent hanger at Ukraine's Gostomel Airport the world's largest plane lies buckled and broken, an immovable monument to the battle Russia waged to take this foothold towards the capital of Kyiv.
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Tiger struggles as windy Masters confounds contenders
Tiger Woods faltered in his incredible comeback from severe leg injuries early in Friday's second round of the Masters with gusting winds wreaking havoc at Augusta National.
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Brazil's leftist Lula chooses centrist running mate
Brazil's leftist ex-president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, leading opinion polls for a victorious return to the top job in October elections, named centrist politician Geraldo Alckmin Friday as his vice-presidential running mate.
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US Olympic hurdler Allen signs for Eagles
United States Olympic hurdler Devon Allen has signed a three-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles, the club confirmed on Friday.
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Former Masters champ Schwartzel seeks return to Augusta glory
Former champion Charl Schwartzel wasn't surprised to find himself in contention at the Masters, where luck and experience helped boost him to an impressive three-under par 69 at wind-whipped Augusta National.
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Will Smith banned from Oscars ceremonies for 10 years
Will Smith was banned on Friday from attending the Oscars for the next 10 years, two weeks after the actor stunned the world by storming on stage mid-ceremony to slap the comedian Chris Rock.
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Injured LeBron James' season over: Lakers
LeBron James will miss the Los Angeles Lakers' final two games of the season due to an ankle injury, the crisis-hit NBA giants said in a statement on Friday.
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