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Biden says Putin considering using chemical, biological weapons in Ukraine

Biden says Putin considering using chemical, biological weapons in Ukraine

US President Joe Biden said Monday that it’s "clear" Russia is considering the use of chemical and biological weapons in Ukraine and warned of a "severe" Western response if it chose to do so.

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Football hardman Muscat changes perceptions with coaching success

Football hardman Muscat changes perceptions with coaching success

Kevin Muscat was branded "the most hated man in football" by an opponent during his playing days but the Australian hopes perceptions are changing after making his mark as a coach.

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Mancini gunning for World Cup glory with Italy's qualification in the balance

Mancini gunning for World Cup glory with Italy's qualification in the balance

Italy are aiming for World Cup glory despite having to navigate a treacherous play-off path in order to get the 2022 tournament, with North Macedonia the first barrier standing in their way.

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Debt-ridden Evergrande urges investor 'caution' as audit result delayed

Debt-ridden Evergrande urges investor 'caution' as audit result delayed

Debt-ridden Chinese property developer giant Evergrande on Tuesday warned investors to "exercise caution" as the group announced it would delay the release of the results of a 2021 audit a day after halting trade in Hong Kong.

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Ukraine's 'chess capital' mulls Russia's next move

Ukraine's 'chess capital' mulls Russia's next move

A rapt and raucous audience, a group of chess fanatics watch a cut-throat game play out on a park bench.

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Medvedev, Sabalenka top seeds at ATP and WTA Miami Open

Medvedev, Sabalenka top seeds at ATP and WTA Miami Open

Daniil Medvedev will try to reclaim the world number one ranking and top seed Aryna Sabalenka chases her first final in 10 months at the ATP and WTA Miami Open.

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Russian oligarch Abramovich's superyacht docks in Turkey

Russian oligarch Abramovich's superyacht docks in Turkey

A luxury superyacht owned by Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich has docked in Turkey, which has not joined European sanctions against Moscow that have also targeted the Chelsea Football Club owner and other oligarchs.

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Pakistan's Khan to trumpet Islamic credentials as home fires burn

Pakistan's Khan to trumpet Islamic credentials as home fires burn

Foreign ministers of Muslim nations gather in Pakistan Tuesday as the country's leader trumpets his achievement of getting Islamophobia recognised at the United Nations while at the same time battling the most serious challenge to his rule in four years.

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Nicaragua opposition leader Chamorro sentenced to 8 years in prison: NGO

Nicaragua opposition leader Chamorro sentenced to 8 years in prison: NGO

Nicaragua's main opposition figure and would-be presidential challenger to Daniel Ortega was sentenced Monday to eight years in prison after being found guilty of financial crimes, a human rights group said.

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Masters lists Mickelson among those not playing in April

Masters lists Mickelson among those not playing in April

Six-time major champion Phil Mickelson will not play in next month's Masters, missing the Augusta National showdown for the first time since 1994, according to a field update posted Monday on the tournament's website.

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