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Chile rocked by clashes over fishing quotas

Chile rocked by clashes over fishing quotas

Chilean police fired tear gas and water cannon Wednesday as they battled with hundreds of fishermen who threw stones and burned tires to press for greater catch rights, leaving at least 15 officers and a protester hurt.

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Scheffler, McIlroy focus on Houston while preparing for Masters

Scheffler, McIlroy focus on Houston while preparing for Masters

Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler and world number two Rory McIlroy play their final tuneups for the Masters at this week's PGA Houston Open, seeking a title while preparing for Augusta National.

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'So unique': Frick Collection set to reopen in New York

'So unique': Frick Collection set to reopen in New York

New York's storied Frick Collection will reopen its doors on April 17 after five years closed to the public for a major renovation which curators hope will future-proof the collection of former coal and steel magnate Henry Clay Frick.

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Arsenal stun Madrid, Lyon thrash Bayern in women's Champions League quarters

Arsenal stun Madrid, Lyon thrash Bayern in women's Champions League quarters

Arsenal's women produced a thrilling fightback from a 2-0 first leg defeat to beat Real Madrid 3-0 on Wednesday and set up a Champions League semi-final with eight-time winners Lyon.

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Legal woes of Brazilian presidents past and present

Legal woes of Brazilian presidents past and present

Brazil's ex-president Jair Bolsonaro, who has been ordered to stand trial on charges of plotting a coup, is the latest leader of Latin America's biggest economy to face court proceedings.

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Fils upsets Zverev to reach Miami quarters

Fils upsets Zverev to reach Miami quarters

France's Arthur Fils upset top-seed Alexander Zverev with an oustanding display earning him a 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 win over the German in the fourth round of the Miami Open on Wednesday.

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Trump administration to cut vaccine support to developing countries: report

Trump administration to cut vaccine support to developing countries: report

President Donald Trump's administration is set to cut funding to Gavi, the global health organization that provides vaccines across the developing world, a report said Wednesday.

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Women's skating favorites falter as Liu leads at worlds

Women's skating favorites falter as Liu leads at worlds

Two-time US champion Alysa Liu was the shock leader after stumbles by a trio of favorites in Wednesday's women's short program at the World Figure Skating Championships.

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Market tracker expects brands' fear of Musk to boost X ad revenue

Market tracker expects brands' fear of Musk to boost X ad revenue

Emarketer on Wednesday forecast that ad revenue at X, formerly Twitter, will grow this year as brands fear retaliation by politically connected owner Elon Musk if they stay away.

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'I adore women,' says French actor Depardieu at sexual assault trial

'I adore women,' says French actor Depardieu at sexual assault trial

French actor Gerard Depardieu on Wednesday said he loved women and was not a "groper" as he made a final plea at his sexual assault trial in Paris, after his friend and fellow actor Fanny Ardant vouched for him.

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