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'Nothing concrete' in Rosenior Chelsea reports

'Nothing concrete' in Rosenior Chelsea reports

Strasbourg coach Liam Rosenior said on Saturday that there was "nothing concrete" about the reports linking him with the Chelsea job, after his team's 1-1 draw at Nice in Ligue 1.

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Ten-man Mali beat Tunisia on penalties to reach Cup of Nations quarters

Ten-man Mali beat Tunisia on penalties to reach Cup of Nations quarters

El Bilal Toure scored the winning spot-kick as 10-man Mali beat Tunisia 3-2 on penalties on Saturday to reach the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals after their last-16 tie had finished 1-1 at the end of extra time.

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At least four killed in protest clashes in western Iran: rights groups

At least four killed in protest clashes in western Iran: rights groups

At least four people were killed in western Iran on Saturday in clashes between protesters and security forces, two rights groups said, accusing Revolutionary Guards of opening fire on demonstrators.

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Olmo, Lewandowski grab Barca late victory in Espanyol derby clash

Olmo, Lewandowski grab Barca late victory in Espanyol derby clash

Dani Olmo and Robert Lewandowski's late strikes helped Barcelona snatch a 2-0 win at Espanyol on Saturday to move seven points clear at the top of La Liga.

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Toulouse stunned by Perpignan but stay top in France as Pau lose

Toulouse stunned by Perpignan but stay top in France as Pau lose

Toulouse coach Ugo Mola paid tribute to Perpignan's resolve as the Top 14 leaders were stunned 30-27 by the lowly Catalans, who climbed off the foot of the table on Saturday with just their second victory of the season.

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As Trump imposes 'Donroe' Doctrine, murky message to US rivals

As Trump imposes 'Donroe' Doctrine, murky message to US rivals

With a major attack to arrest Venezuela's leader, President Donald Trump is showing that the United States will impose its will in its neighborhood -- and the lesson may not be lost on Russia and China.

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Venezuelans in Florida rejoice over Maduro's fall, fret over future

Venezuelans in Florida rejoice over Maduro's fall, fret over future

Venezuelans who loathed President Nicolas Maduro and for years dreamed of his ouster hugged, sang and cried with joy Saturday over his seizure in a stunning nighttime US military raid.

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US allies, foes alarmed by toppling of Venezuela's Maduro

US allies, foes alarmed by toppling of Venezuela's Maduro

The US military operation that led to the seizure of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Saturday sparked international alarm, with allies and foes of Washington and Caracas expressing disquiet.

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Nice snap losing run on Puel return

Nice snap losing run on Puel return

Former Leicester coach Claude Puel guided Nice to a 1-1 draw with Strasbourg in Ligue 1 on Saturday as he started his second spell in charge by ending a six-game losing streak in the league.

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Pets, planes and a 'fortress': inside Trump's raid on Maduro

Pets, planes and a 'fortress': inside Trump's raid on Maduro

President Donald Trump watched a live feed of US forces dramatically seizing Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, the climax of a meticulous, months-long operation.

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