Spanish star Iniesta 'opens new page' with Emirates
Spanish football legend Andres Iniesta on Wednesday became the latest marquee name to commit his career finale to the Gulf by signing for Emirates FC despite having already turned 39.
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Pakistan parliament holds last session before an election without ex-PM Khan
Pakistan will have a new interim government in days after parliament concluded its last session late Wednesday, with an upcoming election that will not include the country's most popular politician, Imran Khan.
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Luton sign ex-England international Barkley on free transfer
Luton have signed former England midfielder Ross Barkley on a free transfer, the promoted Premier League club announced Wednesday.
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World No. 1 Korda confident ahead of British Open
World number one Nelly Korda said recent performances have given her a "confidence boost" following a back injury, ahead of the start of the Women's British Open on Thursday.
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Ben Wiggins emerging from Bradley's shadow in track cycling
The teenage son of British cycling great Bradley Wiggins hopes he can forge a track career independent of his famous father.
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Niger coup leaders take aim at France on eve of key summit
Niger's new military rulers on Wednesday accused France, the country's traditional ally, of having released captured jihadists and breaching a ban on air space on the eve of a key summit on the Sahel's latest crisis.
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Ethiopia says Amhara cities 'freed' after days of fighting
The Ethiopian government said on Wednesday that major cities in the Amhara region had been "freed" after days of fighting between army troops and militia fighters.
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Tropical forest nations seek climate plan in Brazil
Nations from Brazil to Indonesia met Wednesday to seek a plan to save the world's tropical rainforests, a day after South American leaders drew criticism for failing to adopt a pledge to protect the Amazon.
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'Sugar Man' singer Rodriguez dies at 81
Sixto Rodriguez, the once obscure American singer-songwriter who found a career renaissance after his music developed a cult following abroad, has died at the age of 81, according to his website.
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Greek police under fire over deadly football violence
Greek police were accused Wednesday of having ignored warnings about a convoy of Croatian football "hooligans" heading for Athens days before a Greek supporter was killed in clashes between fans.
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