Global bank shares sink as contagion fears return
Global bank shares fell on Friday, dragging down global stock markets as fears about the health of the banking system resurfaced following a raft of interest rate hikes.
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Paul Rusesabagina: 'Hotel Rwanda' hero and convicted terrorist
The mild-mannered hero of "Hotel Rwanda" credited with saving hundreds of lives during the 1994 genocide, Paul Rusesabagina evolved into Kigali's highest-profile and sharpest-tongued critic before being convicted of terrorism.
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Japan's Sakamoto survives wobble to retain world skating title
Japan's Kaori Sakamoto said she feared she had blown her bid to retain her figure skating world title on Friday but kept her head to claim gold in front of a rapturous home crowd.
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EU leaders insist eurozone banking sector stable
EU leaders and the head of the European Central Bank scrambled on Friday to reassure the markets that the eurozone banking sector is resilient and able to withstand shocks, after European bank shares plunged.
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Chad nationalises former ExxonMobil firm after disputed sale
Chad has announced it has nationalised a former subsidiary of US oil and gas giant ExxonMobil, whose sale to a British company last year it had contested.
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'Hotel Rwanda' hero Rusesabagina's jail sentence commuted
Rwanda said on Friday it has commuted the 25-year jail sentence against ailing "Hotel Rwanda" hero Paul Rusesabagina, a fiercely outspoken critic of President Paul Kagame who has been held behind bars for more than 900 days.
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South Korea blow lead to give Klinsmann debut draw against Colombia
South Korea squandered a two-goal lead in Jurgen Klinsmann's first game in charge on Friday, having to settle for a 2-2 draw against Colombia.
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UK and EU approve new N.Ireland Brexit trade pact
The UK and European Union on Friday formally adopted a post-Brexit deal to overhaul Northern Irish trade rules, prompting Brussels' pointman on the thorny issue to proclaim "the opening of a new chapter" in ties.
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Biden discusses trade, migration challenges in Canada
US President Joe Biden was set to meet Friday with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and addressing Canada's parliament, amid reports that a deal has been struck on managing undocumented migration across the neighbors' long border.
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Bayern set to tap ex-Chelsea's Tuchel after shock Nagelsmann exit
Bayern Munich were poised Friday to announce that they have sacked coach Julian Nagelsmann, replacing him with former Chelsea coach Thomas Tuchel just days before crucial Champions League and Bundesliga games next month.
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