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NYC sues to block Dr. Phil-fronted police documentary

NYC sues to block Dr. Phil-fronted police documentary

New York City has sued to block a documentary about the police department fronted by celebrity psychologist Dr. Phil that local officials say is "extremely problematic."

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WTO chief slams rise of trade protectionism

WTO chief slams rise of trade protectionism

World Trade Organization chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala slammed the global rise of protectionism on Thursday in Davos, while stressing that most international trade continues according to WTO rules.

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Sri Lanka seal 19-run win over England in opening ODI

Sri Lanka seal 19-run win over England in opening ODI

Sri Lanka's spinners turned the screws to script a hard-fought 19-run victory over England in the opening one-day international at Colombo's R. Premadasa Stadium on Thursday.

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Germany expels Russian alleged spy handler, Moscow vows response

Germany expels Russian alleged spy handler, Moscow vows response

Germany summoned Russia's ambassador Thursday and ordered the expulsion of a Russian diplomat suspected of being the handler of a woman arrested the previous day on espionage charges.

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Casemiro to leave Man Utd at end of season

Casemiro to leave Man Utd at end of season

Casemiro will leave Manchester United at the end of the season following the expiry of his contract, the Premier League club announced on Thursday.

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Frank says troubled Spurs 'going in right direction'

Frank says troubled Spurs 'going in right direction'

Thomas Frank said Thursday that Tottenham are united with a "lot of things going in the right direction" as he tries to resurrect their Premier League campaign.

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Springboks to meet All Blacks in USA for first time

Springboks to meet All Blacks in USA for first time

World champions South Africa will face their greatest rivals New Zealand in the United States for the first time when they lock horns in Baltimore in August, SA Rugby announced on Thursday.

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Men's fashion turns to embroidery as guys want 'something different’

Men's fashion turns to embroidery as guys want 'something different’

Men's fashion is embracing embroidery and handcrafted textiles that were once viewed as old-fashioned or feminine, with a clutch of modern Indian brands poised to benefit from the catwalk and celeb-driven trend.

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Macron squares up to Trump in rebel shades at macho Davos gathering

Macron squares up to Trump in rebel shades at macho Davos gathering

Top Gun or Terminator? French President Emmanuel Macron's sporting of aviator shades at Davos this week tickled the press and inspired viral memes online, while prompting a surge in visitors to the eyewear brand's website.

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Storms, heavy rain kill 14 across Afghanistan

Storms, heavy rain kill 14 across Afghanistan

Severe storms and a rain-triggered landslide have killed at least 14 people across Afghanistan, officials said, with residents facing further risks on Thursday as heavy snow hit the country.

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