NATO chief says 'time to welcome' Finland, Sweden into alliance
Sweden and Finland are committed to working with Turkey to address its concerns ahead of their membership in the alliance, NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said Thursday, adding it is time to welcome them.
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NBA fines Clippers, Thunder each $25,000 for injury report errors
The Los Angeles Clippers and Oklahoma City Thunder were each fined $25,000 by the NBA on Thursday for violating league injury reporting rules.
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Basketball star Griner 'well as can be expected' in Russia prison: W.House
US basketball star Brittney Griner is as well "as can be expected" in a Russian prison, the White House said Thursday after embassy officials were able to visit her.
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Fly-half Hastings gets Scotland recall against Fiji
Adam Hastings has been recalled at fly-half by Scotland in place of Blair Kinghorn for Saturday's match against Fiji at Murrayfield on Saturday, as the pair battle to make the No 10 shirt their own in the absence of Finn Russell.
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US authorities relax regulations on prescription opioids
US health officials issued new recommendations Thursday to relax restrictions for doctors prescribing opioids for pain, despite the risk of addiction.
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Uproar in French parliament after 'back to Africa' outburst
A French parliament session was thrown into turmoil Thursday after a far-right MP was accused of yelling "back to Africa" to a black colleague posing a question on migrant arrivals to the government.
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Heavy rains forecast for Mexico as Lisa weakens after lashing Belize
Tropical depression Lisa, downgraded from a hurricane after battering Belize, threatened parts of Mexico with flash floods Thursday, according to an improved forecast.
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Artwork long thought a copy revealed as real Rembrandt
Art experts in the Netherlands unveiled an oil sketch on Thursday by the famous Dutch master Rembrandt after it languished for a century in a forgotten corner of a museum, believed to be an imitation.
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Argentina's Moroni grateful for Cheika 'confidence'
Matias Moroni has paid tribute to Michael Cheika for helping Argentina believe they can defeat any team in the world.
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NFL Dolphins tie linebacker Chubb to five-year deal
The Miami Dolphins have tied up outside linebacker Bradley Chubb to a five year deal, the NFL team said on Thursday.
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