Public-sector strikes add to N. Ireland's political crisis
Tens of thousands of public-sector workers in Northern Ireland walked off the job on Thursday, in what one union boss said could be the biggest strike in the province.
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Two arrested in killing of Ecuadoran prosecutor probing TV attack
Two men were arrested in the murder of the Ecuadoran prosecutor charged with investigating last week's dramatic, live-broadcast assault by gangsters on a TV studio, authorities said Thursday.
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Australia edge Syria 1-0 to reach Asian Cup knockouts
Australia followed hosts and holders Qatar into the last 16 of the Asian Cup with an unconvincing 1-0 victory over Syria on Thursday.
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Blinkova makes history as Alcaraz and Swiatek power on at Australian Open
Unseeded Russian Anna Blinkova shocked last year's runner-up Elena Rybakina at the Australian Open on Thursday, winning the longest tie-break in Grand Slam history as world number one Iga Swiatek came back from the brink.
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Rocky Balboa inspiring Alcaraz in Australian Open quest
Carlos Alcaraz revealed Thursday he is a huge fan of the Sylvester Stallone movie franchise 'Rocky' and is using it as motivation at the Australian Open.
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Kenya starvation cult leader charged with terrorism: court
A Kenyan court on Thursday charged the leader of a starvation cult with terrorism over the deaths of more than 400 of his followers.
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Blinkova ousts Rybakina in history-making Australian Open tie-break
Unseeded Russian Anna Blinkova said it was the best day of her life after beating last year's Australian Open runner-up Elena Rybakina Thursday following the longest tie-break in a singles match in Grand Slam history.
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Sancho in 'outstanding' shape despite lay-off, says Dortmund's Terzic
Borussia Dortmund coach Edin Terzic on Thursday said returned English winger Jadon Sancho was in "outstanding" condition despite having not played since August.
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European equities attempt rebound from sharp losses
Europe's major stock markets rose Thursday in choppy trade after a largely upbeat Asian session, as investors assessed the outlook for global interest rates after the previous day's sharp losses.
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TSMC to launch chipmaking plant in Japan, but US plant to face delays
Taiwan's TSMC will open its latest chipmaking foundry on Japan's Kyushu island on February 24, but a plant in the United States will face further delays, the company said Thursday.
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