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Boeing results top estimates as it commits to improve quality control

Boeing results top estimates as it commits to improve quality control

Boeing reported a smaller than expected loss Wednesday, while pledging to take "comprehensive" actions to bolster quality control after a near-catastrophic 737 MAX flight earlier this month.

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US private sector job gains slow more than expected in January

US private sector job gains slow more than expected in January

Private sector hiring in the United States fell more than anticipated in January, according to data Wednesday from payroll firm ADP, following efforts to cool the world's biggest economy and tame inflation.

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'Confident kid' Crowley backed to steer Irish in post-Sexton era

'Confident kid' Crowley backed to steer Irish in post-Sexton era

Jack Crowley has been entrusted with the daunting challenge of replacing retired Irish legend Johnny Sexton as first choice fly-half starting with the toughest Six Nations clash of all away to France on Friday.

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Man Utd boss Ten Hag adamant Rashford 'case closed'

Man Utd boss Ten Hag adamant Rashford 'case closed'

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag insisted Wednesday he had dealt with Marcus Rashford's absence from the FA Cup tie against Newport and it was now a matter of "case closed".

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Macron calls in Sweden for a less regulated Europe

Macron calls in Sweden for a less regulated Europe

French President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday that Europe needed a "smarter" and less regulated industrial and energy policies.

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Arrests as French farmers close in on Paris

Arrests as French farmers close in on Paris

French police arrested some protesting farmers on Wednesday as convoys of tractors edged closer to Paris, Lyon and other key locations, with many ignoring police warnings over the scope of their action.

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Global stocks swing before Fed rate call

Global stocks swing before Fed rate call

World stock markets diverged Wednesday after a tepid performance on Wall Street, with all eyes on the US Federal Reserve's latest interest rate decision.

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Holocaust survivor hails 'wonderful' German anti-right protests

Holocaust survivor hails 'wonderful' German anti-right protests

Holocaust survivor Eva Szepesi on Wednesday welcomed mass German protests against the resurgent far right but said stronger action was crucial to stand up to rising anti-Semitism.

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Lucu replaces Dupont for France's Six Nations opener

Lucu replaces Dupont for France's Six Nations opener

Scrum-half Maxime Lucu will start France's Six Nations opener against Ireland this week beginning a campaign without talismanic captain Antoine Dupont, head coach Fabien Galthie said on Wednesday.

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England's Itoje staying at Saracens in new 'long-term' deal

England's Itoje staying at Saracens in new 'long-term' deal

England forward Maro Itoje has signed a new "long-term" deal with Saracens in a boost for English club rugby union following several high-profile exits from the Premiership.

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