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Ferguson pays tribute to 'tower of strength' Bobby Charlton

Ferguson pays tribute to 'tower of strength' Bobby Charlton

Alex Ferguson has described Bobby Charlton as a "tower of strength" for him in a heartfelt tribute to the Manchester United and England great.

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US Fed likely to pause again with rates at 22-year high

US Fed likely to pause again with rates at 22-year high

The Federal Reserve will likely announce it is holding interest rates at a 22-year high on Wednesday, as it looks to tackle inflation without damaging the resilient US economy.

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Willey helps England limit India to 229-9 at World Cup

Willey helps England limit India to 229-9 at World Cup

England bowlers led by David Willey kept India down to 229-9 despite skipper Rohit Sharma's 87 in a must-win World Cup match for the defending champions on Sunday.

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Palestinians expelled from W.Bank village as Gaza war rages

Palestinians expelled from W.Bank village as Gaza war rages

Within an hour, the Bedouin village of Wadi al-Seeq in the occupied West Bank had been completely emptied, its 200 residents fleeing on foot with their sheep and goats.

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Spin to win for Afghanistan at World Cup

Spin to win for Afghanistan at World Cup

When cricket lovers refer to a 'fearsome foursome' they are usually talking about one of the West Indies' celebrated fast-bowling attacks of the late 1970s and 1980s.

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'National treasure' Kolisi mulls future after Springboks triumph

'National treasure' Kolisi mulls future after Springboks triumph

Two-time Rugby World Cup-winning Springboks captain Siya Kolisi will consider three options before deciding his international future, a close friend of his told AFP on Sunday.

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Uncertain future for Springboks after Rugby World Cup triumph

Uncertain future for Springboks after Rugby World Cup triumph

South Africa edged New Zealand 12-11 to claim their record fourth Rugby World Cup, but the future for the Springboks looks problematical with coaches and leading players set to leave after the historic success.

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Departing Foster comes up smelling of roses for New Zealand players

Departing Foster comes up smelling of roses for New Zealand players

Ian Foster ended his turbulent four-year reign as New Zealand head coach with a heartbreaking defeat in the Rugby World Cup final but while he departs without the Webb Ellis trophy he at least will have "flowers" from his devoted players.

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Jones resigns as Wallabies coach: Australian media reports

Jones resigns as Wallabies coach: Australian media reports

Under-pressure Wallabies coach Eddie Jones has resigned less than a year in the job after their dismal showing at the World Cup, multiple Australian news outlets said Sunday.

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Kazakhstan mourns for 42 dead in ArcelorMittal mine disaster

Kazakhstan mourns for 42 dead in ArcelorMittal mine disaster

Kazakhstan held nationwide mourning on Sunday after 42 people died in a blaze at an ArcelorMittal mine, the worst accident in the Central Asian country's post-Soviet history.

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