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Alpine skiing World Cup races to go ahead in Crans-Montana

Alpine skiing World Cup races to go ahead in Crans-Montana

Three races on the alpine skiing World Cup circuit will go ahead in Crans-Montana despite a fire that killed 40 and injured 119 others celebrating the New Year in the Swiss resort, officials said Friday.

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Brabec and Al Attiyah on course for victory at Dakar Rally

Brabec and Al Attiyah on course for victory at Dakar Rally

American rider Ricky Brabec and Qatari driver Nasser Al Attiyah are in pole position to secure overall victory in the Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia after winning the 12th and penultimate bike and car stages on Friday.

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France PM to pass budget without a vote

France PM to pass budget without a vote

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu was on Friday desperately planning how to survive a likely no-confidence vote if he forces a budget into law without parliament's approval.

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Man City close to Guehi signing: Palace boss Glasner

Man City close to Guehi signing: Palace boss Glasner

Manchester City are in the "final stages" of completing a deal for England defender Marc Guehi, Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner said on Friday.

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Morocco expects as hosts face Senegal in Cup of Nations final

Morocco expects as hosts face Senegal in Cup of Nations final

Morocco are hoping the backing of a fervent home support can help them overcome Sadio Mane's Senegal in Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations final as the hosts and favourites close in on the continental title for the first time in 50 years.

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Glasner to leave Crystal Palace at end of the season

Glasner to leave Crystal Palace at end of the season

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner confirmed on Friday that he will leave the Premier League club when his contract expires at the end of the season.

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Man City agree deal to sign Guehi: reports

Man City agree deal to sign Guehi: reports

Manchester City have agreed a deal in principle to sign Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi as they battle a defensive crisis, reports said on Friday.

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US congress members visit Denmark to support Greenland

US congress members visit Denmark to support Greenland

A bipartisan US Congress delegation began a visit to Copenhagen on Friday to voice support for Denmark and Greenland after US President Donald Trump threatened to take over the Arctic island, an autonomous Danish territory.

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Italy's Franzoni wins Wengen super-G for maiden World Cup victory

Italy's Franzoni wins Wengen super-G for maiden World Cup victory

Italy's Giovanni Franzoni warmed up for next month's Winter Olympics in perfect style on Friday as he registered his maiden win on the World Cup circuit with victory in the men's super-G in Wengen.

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Palace to face Bosnians Zrinjski in Conference League play-offs

Palace to face Bosnians Zrinjski in Conference League play-offs

Crystal Palace will face Bosnian side Zrinjski for a spot in the UEFA Conference League last 16 after the sides were drawn together on Friday.

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