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Colombia's ELN guerrillas deny ceasefire with government

Colombia's ELN guerrillas deny ceasefire with government

Colombia's National Liberation Army (ELN) rebels on Tuesday denied they had agreed to a six-month ceasefire with the government, pouring cold water on a widely-hailed announcement by President Gustavo Petro.

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Grief, anger in Russia over troops killed by Ukraine strike

Grief, anger in Russia over troops killed by Ukraine strike

Mourners voiced grief and anger on Tuesday at a rare public commemoration in Russia for the scores of soldiers killed by a Ukrainian strike on New Year's Eve.

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Dream debut for Mavi as India edge Sri Lanka in T20 thriller

Dream debut for Mavi as India edge Sri Lanka in T20 thriller

Debutant fast bowler Shivam Mavi led an inspired bowling with his four wickets as India edged out Sri Lanka by two runs in a thrilling opening Twenty20 international on Tuesday.

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'Unique' Ronaldo gets rapturous welcome at new Saudi club

'Unique' Ronaldo gets rapturous welcome at new Saudi club

Cristiano Ronaldo described himself as a "unique player" and insisted his career was not over as he received a thunderous welcome at his new club in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.

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Rees-Zammit in race against time to be fit for Wales opener

Rees-Zammit in race against time to be fit for Wales opener

Wales star Louis Rees-Zammit faces a race against time to be fit for the Six Nations opener at home to Ireland next month.

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France investigating ex-archbishop over 'sexual assault': prosecutors

France investigating ex-archbishop over 'sexual assault': prosecutors

French authorities last month opened a preliminary inquiry into allegations that the former archbishop of Paris had committed "sexual assault on a vulnerable person", prosecutors said on Tuesday.

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NFL's Hamlin remains critical after on-field collapse

NFL's Hamlin remains critical after on-field collapse

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, who suffered a cardiac arrest during an NFL game, remained hospitalized in critical condition Tuesday as his family thanked supporters for their generosity and encouragement.

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Mavi stars on debut as India edge Sri Lanka in T20 thriller

Mavi stars on debut as India edge Sri Lanka in T20 thriller

Debutant fast bowler Shivam Mavi led an inspired bowling with his four wickets as India edged out Sri Lanka by two runs in a thrilling opening Twenty20 international on Tuesday.

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US, S.Korea planning response to any N.Korea 'nuclear use:' White House

US, S.Korea planning response to any N.Korea 'nuclear use:' White House

Washington and Seoul are planning an "effective coordinated" response if North Korea uses nuclear weapons, the White House warned on Tuesday.

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Illegal migration to Spain drops in 2022

Illegal migration to Spain drops in 2022

The number of migrants arriving illegally in Spain dropped by more than a quarter in 2022 over the previous year, mainly due to a fall in sea crossings, the interior ministry said Tuesday.

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