China has room for further 'recalibration' of zero-Covid policy: IMF
China has room to adjust its strict zero-Covid policy, the IMF said Wednesday, while underlining that the country's tough virus restrictions have been especially hard on its people.
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German gas giant takes Gazprom to court over supply halts
German energy giant Uniper said Wednesday it was taking Gazprom to an international tribunal over the Russian company's failure to deliver gas, saying it has so far cost them 11.6 billion euros ($12 billion).
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Ukraine embassy employee in Madrid 'lightly' injured by letter bomb
A security guard at Ukraine's embassy in Madrid was lightly injured Wednesday while opening a letter bomb addressed to the Ukrainian ambassador, prompting Kyiv to boost security at its embassies.
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Former Italian cycling champion Rebellin killed in road accident
Former Italian cycling champion Davide Rebellin has died aged 51 after a hit-and-run collision between his bike and a truck in the Venice region.
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Flick says he'll keep job if Germany exit World Cup
Coach Hansi Flick on Wednesday laughed off suggestions he would lose his job if Germany crash out of the World Cup at the group stage for the second tournament in a row.
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Spain won't count chickens, must beat Japan: Luis Enrique
Luis Enrique said Spain will not count their chickens before they are hatched when they face Japan on Thursday, aiming to win and qualify for the World Cup knockout phase.
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Eurozone inflation falls for first time in 17 months
The eurozone annual inflation rate fell for the first time in 17 months in November as it slowed to 10 percent, official data showed Wednesday.
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Stocks diverge ahead of next Fed rate signal
Stock markets fluctuated on Wednesday as eurozone inflation slowed for the first time in 17 months and investors awaited fresh signals about the US central bank's interest rate plans.
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France captain Dupont free to play after winning appeal
France captain Antoine Dupont is free to play for his club Toulouse in their Top 14 match this weekend after he won his appeal against a four-week suspension for his red card in the win over South Africa.
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Biggar says Toulon can win Top 14 this season
Wales fly-half Dan Biggar told a press conference on Wednesday that he has big ambitions with his new club Toulon, saying "I want to be champion of France".
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