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EU parliament to sack vice president in Qatar bribe claim

EU parliament to sack vice president in Qatar bribe claim

The European Parliament took a first step Tuesday in efforts to restore its credibility, amid allegations of corruption linked to World Cup host Qatar, moving to ditch one of its own vice presidents.

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S.Africa's Ramaphosa faces crunch impeachment debate

S.Africa's Ramaphosa faces crunch impeachment debate

South African MPs on Tuesday prepared to debate whether to initiate proceedings that could force out President Cyril Ramaphosa over allegations he concealed a huge cash theft at his farm.

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Former England boss Jones set for Twickenham return with Barbarians

Former England boss Jones set for Twickenham return with Barbarians

Former England coach Eddie Jones will return to Twickenham in May to lead the Barbarians against a World XV.

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Reyna hits back over US World Cup bust-up

Reyna hits back over US World Cup bust-up

Gio Reyna has hit back at US coach Gregg Berhalter over comments regarding the Borussia Dortmund forward's behaviour during the World Cup.

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Ferrari name Vasseur as new Formula One team principal

Ferrari name Vasseur as new Formula One team principal

Frenchman Frederic Vasseur was named team principal and general manager of Ferrari on Tuesday, tasked with ending Red Bull's dominance in Formula One.

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Morocco 'hungry for more' says coach Regragui

Morocco 'hungry for more' says coach Regragui

Morocco are not satisfied with a place in the semi-finals of the World Cup and are hungry for more coach Walid Regragui said ahead of their clash with world champions France on Wednesday.

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Decade on, wife of missing Laos activist says no closer to finding answers

Decade on, wife of missing Laos activist says no closer to finding answers

The wife of a missing Laos activist said Tuesday that a decade on she was still no closer to finding answers over his disappearance as more than 60 human rights groups condemned Vientiane's inaction.

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Dutch cyclist Van der Poel has Australian convictions quashed: report

Dutch cyclist Van der Poel has Australian convictions quashed: report

Top cyclist Mathieu van der Poel had his convictions quashed on appeal Tuesday having previously pleaded guilty to assaulting two teenagers at an Australian hotel, the national broadcaster reported.

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Lawyer for corruption-accused Greek MEP says she's 'innocent'

Lawyer for corruption-accused Greek MEP says she's 'innocent'

The lawyer for a detained Greek member of the European Parliament on Tuesday said his client was "innocent" after she was charged with corruption in a probe into suspected bribes from World Cup host Qatar.

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Argentina and Messi in World Cup showdown with Modric's Croatia

Argentina and Messi in World Cup showdown with Modric's Croatia

Argentina and Lionel Messi face Croatia on Tuesday in a World Cup semi-final that pits South American flair against the guile of Luka Modric and a remarkable fighting spirit.

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