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Dollar falls after Federal Reserve shift in tone, stocks mixed

Dollar falls after Federal Reserve shift in tone, stocks mixed

The dollar continued to retreat Thursday on shifting expectations for US monetary policy, while global stocks finished mixed after digesting data showing record low eurozone unemployment and a moderation in US inflation.

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Soccer-loving top US diplomat thanks Macron over Mbappe

Soccer-loving top US diplomat thanks Macron over Mbappe

French President Emmanuel Macron received praise during a state visit to Washington for his diplomacy on issues from Lebanon to Ukraine. And also, from Secretary of State Antony Blinken, over soccer.

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Bogey-free Tom Kim shares Hero World Challenge lead

Bogey-free Tom Kim shares Hero World Challenge lead

Kim Joo-hyung put together the only bogey-free round of the day Thursday, carding a three-under par 69 to join a four-way tie for the first-round lead at the Hero World Challenge.

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Japan aiming for best World Cup finish: Moriyasu

Japan aiming for best World Cup finish: Moriyasu

Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu said he was setting his sights on a best-ever finish for the country at the World Cup after they stunned Spain 2-1 to finish top of Group E on Thursday.

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Germany dumped out of World Cup as Japan stun Spain

Germany dumped out of World Cup as Japan stun Spain

Germany suffered a second straight group-stage exit at the World Cup on Thursday as Japan stunned Spain 2-1, a result which sent both teams through to the last 16.

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Doha Souq abandons tradition to become World Cup party base

Doha Souq abandons tradition to become World Cup party base

Thousands of Moroccan fans poured into Doha's oldest market on Thursday to celebrate their country's success in becoming the only Arab nation to reach the World Cup second round.

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US Congress approves bill to avert major freight rail strike

US Congress approves bill to avert major freight rail strike

The US Congress passed legislation Thursday to avert a freight rail strike that could have been devastating for the economy, intervening to break an impasse between workers and management as the holiday season approaches.

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Le bromance breaks out at Biden-Macron state visit

Le bromance breaks out at Biden-Macron state visit

Between the hugs, hand clasps, compliments and musings over love, it's safe to say that Joe Biden and Emmanuel Macron cemented le bromance Thursday.

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Germany crash out of World Cup despite 4-2 defeat of Costa Rica

Germany crash out of World Cup despite 4-2 defeat of Costa Rica

Germany crashed out of the World Cup at the group stage for the second time in succession despite a 4-2 win against Costa Rica on Thursday.

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Japan stun Spain but both reach World Cup last 16

Japan stun Spain but both reach World Cup last 16

Spain staggered through to the World Cup last 16 on Thursday despite a 2-1 defeat by Japan, who remarkably won Group E on a rollercoaster night which saw four-time champions Germany eliminated.

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