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UK comedian Russell Brand faces new rape, assault charges: police

UK comedian Russell Brand faces new rape, assault charges: police

UK police said two new charges, of rape and sexual assault, had been issued on Tuesday against British comedian and actor Russell Brand.

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Real Madrid's Endrick joins Lyon on loan

Real Madrid's Endrick joins Lyon on loan

Real Madrid's out-of-favour Brazilian starlet Endrick has joined Lyon on loan, the Ligue 1 club announced on Tuesday.

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US consumer confidence tumbles in December

US consumer confidence tumbles in December

US consumer confidence languished at a multi-month low in December as a slowing job market offset better sentiment after the government shutdown ended, according to a survey released Tuesday.

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Norwegian biathlete Sivert Guttorm Bakken found dead in hotel

Norwegian biathlete Sivert Guttorm Bakken found dead in hotel

Norwegian biathlete Sivert Guttorm Bakken, 27, has been found dead in his hotel room in Lavaze, Italy, the Norwegian Biathlon Association said Tuesday, adding that the cause of death was unknown.

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UK comedian Russell Brand faces two new rape, assault charges: police

UK comedian Russell Brand faces two new rape, assault charges: police

UK police said two new charges, of rape and sexual assault, had been issued on Tuesday against British comedian and actor Russell Brand.

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Venezuela seeks to jail backers of US oil blockade

Venezuela seeks to jail backers of US oil blockade

Venezuela's parliament is set to debate a law Tuesday that envisages lengthy prison terms for any national supporting a United States' oil tanker blockade Caracas has termed piracy.

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Norwegian biathlete Sivert Guttorm Bakken found dead

Norwegian biathlete Sivert Guttorm Bakken found dead

Norwegian biathlete Sivert Guttorm Bakken, 27, has been found dead in his hotel room in Lavaze, Italy, the Norwegian Biathlon Association said Tuesday, adding that the cause of death was unknown.

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US economic growth surges in 3rd quarter, highest rate in two years

US economic growth surges in 3rd quarter, highest rate in two years

US economic growth in the third quarter came in at 4.3 percent on an annualized basis, easily topping expectations, according to Commerce Department data released Tuesday.

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Frank defends Van de Ven after Slot slams 'reckless' foul on Isak

Frank defends Van de Ven after Slot slams 'reckless' foul on Isak

Tottenham manager Thomas Frank has hit back at Arne Slot after the Liverpool boss criticised Micky van de Ven for a "reckless" tackle that left Alexander Isak with a broken leg.

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Stocks slip on strong US growth data

Stocks slip on strong US growth data

Wall Street's main stock indices briefly slid lower on Tuesday as much stronger-than-expected US growth figures befuddled hopes for further interest rate cuts, while gold and silver struck fresh records.

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