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Volkswagen to take Dieselgate case to federal court

Volkswagen to take Dieselgate case to federal court

German auto giant Volkswagen said Thursday it intended to appeal to the country's Federal Constitutional Court after losing a legal case linked to the "Dieselgate" scandal.

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DeChambeau-Thomas to face Rahm-Hatton in Ryder Cup opener

DeChambeau-Thomas to face Rahm-Hatton in Ryder Cup opener

Bryson DeChambeau and Justin Thomas of the United States will meet Europe's Jon Rahm and Tyrell Hatton in Friday's opening foursomes match at the Ryder Cup under pairings revealed Thursday.

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Israel strikes kill eight in Yemen's rebel-held capital: Huthis

Israel strikes kill eight in Yemen's rebel-held capital: Huthis

Israel struck Sanaa on Thursday, killing at least eight people and wounding more than 140, Yemen's Huthis said, a day after the rebels launched a drone attack on southern Israel.

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Madagascar police fire tear gas at protest over power, water cuts

Madagascar police fire tear gas at protest over power, water cuts

Madagascar police fired tear gas and rubber bullets Thursday as protests in the capital Antananarivo over repeated water and electricity outages spiralled into chaos with looting and arson.

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US sanctions on Serbian oil firm will start October 1: Vucic

US sanctions on Serbian oil firm will start October 1: Vucic

US sanctions on Serbia's largest oil producer, which is majority Russian-owned, will finally come into force on October 1, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said Thursday.

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Argentina choose Carreras over Albornoz at fly-half

Argentina choose Carreras over Albornoz at fly-half

Argentina have retained Santiago Carreras at fly-half for a Rugby Championship penultimate round match against title-holders South Africa in Durban on Saturday.

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Two teens killed in shooting at Brazil school

Two teens killed in shooting at Brazil school

Two teenagers, aged 16 and 17, were shot dead Thursday after gunmen opened fire on a school parking lot in northeastern Brazil, the state government said in a statement.

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Denmark says airport drone flights aimed to create fear

Denmark says airport drone flights aimed to create fear

Denmark said Thursday drone flights over its airports this week were a "hybrid attack" to create fear, adding it would acquire new capabilities to intercept such aircraft, as Russia denied involvement.

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Eagles aim to turn tables on Bucs in battle of NFL unbeatens

Eagles aim to turn tables on Bucs in battle of NFL unbeatens

Jalen Hurts and the Super Bowl champion Philadelpia Eagles will be out to buck history when they take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday in a battle of NFL unbeaten teams.

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Pakistan down Bangladesh to set up Asia Cup final with India

Pakistan down Bangladesh to set up Asia Cup final with India

Pakistan will face India in the Asia Cup final for the first time after their bowlers made amends for poor batting to upstage Bangladesh in an 11-run victory on Thursday.

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