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Afghan male TV presenters wear masks in protest against Taliban

Afghan male TV presenters wear masks in protest against Taliban

Seconds before he presents a news bulletin, Afghan television anchor Nisar Nabil puts on a black mask as a symbolic protest against the Taliban authorities for ordering women presenters to cover their faces on air.

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In Davos, Ukraine says it 'badly' needs rocket systems

In Davos, Ukraine says it 'badly' needs rocket systems

Ukraine's foreign minister said Wednesday his country "badly" needed multiple launch rocket systems to match Russian firepower as he pressed Western allies for heavy weapons at the World Economic Forum in the Swiss Alps.

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US files formal trade complaint against Canada over dairy

US files formal trade complaint against Canada over dairy

The United States on Wednesday filed a second formal trade complaint against Canada over Ottawa's dairy import policies, which Washington says harms American producers.

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PGA Champion Thomas back to work after Southern Hills triumph

PGA Champion Thomas back to work after Southern Hills triumph

Justin Thomas is getting right back to work after his "unfathomable" victory at the PGA Championship at Southern Hills on Sunday.

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'I was planning my holiday,' says Zverev after French Open escape

'I was planning my holiday,' says Zverev after French Open escape

World number three Alexander Zverev admitted he was planning his holidays as he stared at potential disaster at the French Open on Wednesday.

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French Open day 4: Who said what

French Open day 4: Who said what

Who said what on the fourth day of the 2022 French Open at Roland Garros on Wednesday:

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Alcaraz, Zverev pull off French Open escapes as Djokovic cruises

Alcaraz, Zverev pull off French Open escapes as Djokovic cruises

Spanish teenage sensation Carlos Alcaraz and third seed Alexander Zverev both saved a match point in five-set French Open thrillers, while reigning champion Novak Djokovic eased into the third round Wednesday.

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Alcaraz saves match point in French Open survival epic

Alcaraz saves match point in French Open survival epic

Teenage sensation Carlos Alcaraz saved a match point and came back from 3-0 down in the final set to defeat Spanish compatriot Albert Ramos-Vinolas to make the French Open third round on Wednesday.

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Kompany 'parts ways' with Belgium's Anderlecht

Kompany 'parts ways' with Belgium's Anderlecht

Former Manchester City star Vincent Kompany has left his job as Anderlecht head coach, the club said Wednesday, amid reports he is set for a return to England as boss of Burnley.

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Four bombs kill at least 12 in Afghanistan

Four bombs kill at least 12 in Afghanistan

Four bombs ripped through minibuses and a mosque in Afghanistan on Wednesday, killing at least 12 people, officials said.

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