US labels two Brazilian crime groups as terrorist organizations
The United States on Thursday designated two well-known Brazilian crime groups, the so-called Red Command (CV) and First Capital Command (PCC), as terrorist organizations, despite opposition from Brasilia.
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Messi to captain Argentina at the World Cup
Lionel Messi will captain Argentina at the World Cup, national coach Lionel Scaloni announced Thursday as he unveiled his 26-man squad.
Read moreUS, Iran near deal but Trump sign-off awaited
The United States and Iran closed in on a framework for a ceasefire extension detail Thursday but President Donald Trump has yet to approve any agreement, US officials said.
Read moreUp to Serena to announce comeback, says reported doubles partner Mboko
Serena Williams' reported future doubles partner Victoria Mboko says it is up to the tennis great to announce a potential comeback to the sport next month.
Read moreUS-Iran truce deal awaits Trump as strikes test ceasefire
US and Iranian negotiators edged toward a deal to extend their fragile ceasefire for 60 days, but the potential breakthrough was still hanging on President Donald Trump's approval, US sources told AFP on Thursday.
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The Golden Trailer Awards: Hollywood's 'Oscars' for movie previews
The Golden Trailer Awards, which recognize the people behind Hollywood's best-made movie previews, returns for its 26th edition Thursday.
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NBA teams approve anti-tanking reforms
NBA teams on Thursday approved reforms intended to discourage teams from deliberately losing games in order to receive better players in the following season's draft.
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Nice back Tunisia defender Ali Abdi amid threats for missing play-off
Tunisian international Ali Abdi on Thursday received the backing of his French club Nice amid a "barrage of threats" for joining his national team before the Ligue 1's side crucial play-off.
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WHO chief says Ebola 'can be stopped' as he lands in DR Congo
The UN health chief said Thursday the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo which has claimed over 200 lives can be stopped, as he arrived to oversee the fight against the highly infectious disease.
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Artists back out of concerts for US 250th anniversary
Two of the nine artists who were announced as headliners for a concert series celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States have publicly backed out of the event, a day after the lineup was released.
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