US slaps sanctions against Sudan after ceasefire violations
The United States announced sanctions Thursday on Sudanese leaders it blamed for the collapse of US and Saudi-brokered ceasefire efforts after shelling and air strikes killed 18 civilians at a Khartoum market.
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Broad strikes before Ireland fight back at Lord's
Stuart Broad ripped through Ireland's top-order before the tourists fought back on the opening day of England's Ashes warm-up Test at Lord's on Thursday.
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American qualifier Day on comeback trail at French Open
American Kayla Day said on Thursday it was "really difficult" to keep believing she could have a successful tennis career during years of injury problems.
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Brazil economy posts better-than-expected growth in Q1
Brazil's economy grew a stronger-than-expected 1.9 percent in the first quarter, according to official figures released Thursday, welcome news for leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva as he looks to jump-start growth.
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Stocks cede ground as rate worries return
Stock Markets wavered on Thursday as investors turned their attention to future interest rate moves following relief that US lawmakers voted to raise the debt ceiling and avoid a devastating default.
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Swiatek eyes French Open last 32 as Andreeva strikes blow for teens
Iga Swiatek continues her bid to become the first woman since 2007 to win back-to-back French Opens on Thursday as 16-year-old Mirra Andreeva made the last 32, providing an enticing glimpse into the sport's future.
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Broad strikes as Ireland slump at Lord's
Stuart Broad took four wickets as England reduced Ireland to 104-6 on the opening day of their Ashes warm-up Test against Ireland at Lord's on Thursday.
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US intensifies diplomatic pressure as Serbs rally in north Kosovo
Ethnic Serbs gathered again in a flashpoint town in north Kosovo on Thursday at the site of clashes earlier this week with NATO-led forces, as Washington urged both Belgrade and Pristina to diffuse tensions.
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Tudor ends reign at turbulent Marseille
Coach Igor Tudor is leaving Ligue 1 side Marseille after one season, club president Pablo Longoria told a press conference on Thursday.
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Andreeva, 16, into French Open last 32 and potential Gauff clash
Sixteen-year-old qualifier Mirra Andreeva reached the French Open last 32 on Thursday with a 6-1, 6-2 win over Diane Parry to set up a potential clash against Coco Gauff.
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