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Trump appoints TV celebrity 'Dr. Oz' to key US health post

Trump appoints TV celebrity 'Dr. Oz' to key US health post

Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he was appointing Mehmet Oz, a former surgeon and TV celebrity known as "Dr. Oz," to lead the United States' massive public health insurance program.

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European stocks fall on Ukraine-Russia fears, US focused on earnings

European stocks fall on Ukraine-Russia fears, US focused on earnings

Stock markets fell in Europe but finished mostly higher in New York Tuesday as markets weighed worries about escalating conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

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Last-gasp Szoboszlai penalty rescues Hungary draw with Germany

Last-gasp Szoboszlai penalty rescues Hungary draw with Germany

A Dominik Szoboszlai penalty in the ninth minute of stoppage time snatched Hungary a 1-1 draw with Germany in Budapest on Wednesday.

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Germany, Netherlands draw as Nations League group stage ends

Germany, Netherlands draw as Nations League group stage ends

Germany rounded off their Nations League group stage campaign with a 1-1 draw in Hungary after a Dominik Szoboszlai penalty in the 99th minute rescued a point for the hosts, while Netherlands were held to the same scoreline by Bosnia and Hercegovina.

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Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai takes witness stand in collusion trial

Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai takes witness stand in collusion trial

Pro-democracy Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai will on Wednesday take the stand in his collusion trial, testifying in court for the first time despite five previous trials in almost four years.

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Guardiola set to extend stay as Man City boss - reports

Guardiola set to extend stay as Man City boss - reports

Pep Guardiola is set to extend his stay in charge of Manchester City by signing a one-year extension to his contract, the Athletic reported on Tuesday.

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Minnows Botswana hold Egypt to qualify with Mozambique, Tanzania

Minnows Botswana hold Egypt to qualify with Mozambique, Tanzania

A scrappy goal by Omaatla Kebatho proved priceless as it gave minnows Botswana a shock 1-1 draw away to seven-time champions Egypt on Tuesday, and 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification.

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Inter Miami coach Martino leaving club for 'personal reasons' - club source

Inter Miami coach Martino leaving club for 'personal reasons' - club source

Inter Miami coach Gerardo Martino is leaving the MLS club for "personal reasons" a club source told AFP on Tuesday.

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Chinese man sentenced to 20 months for Falun Gong harassment in US

Chinese man sentenced to 20 months for Falun Gong harassment in US

A 71-year-old Chinese man was sentenced to 20 months in prison on Tuesday for taking part in a plot targeting the Falun Gong spiritual movement in the United States.

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Hong Kong court jails 45 democracy campaigners, drawing condemnation

Hong Kong court jails 45 democracy campaigners, drawing condemnation

Western governments and rights groups condemned Tuesday the jailing of 45 pro-democracy campaigners in Hong Kong in the city's largest national security trial.

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