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UN says Afghan women staff blocked from work by Taliban order

UN says Afghan women staff blocked from work by Taliban order

The Taliban have extended a ban on women working for NGOs to the United Nations' mission throughout the country, a UN spokesman announced Tuesday, calling such an order "unacceptable."

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Sudharsan, Miller power Gujarat past Delhi in IPL

Sudharsan, Miller power Gujarat past Delhi in IPL

Sai Sudharsan's half-century and a whirlwind cameo by David Miller powered holders Gujarat Titans to a six-wicket win over Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League on Tuesday.

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Trump enters historic court hearing on criminal charges

Trump enters historic court hearing on criminal charges

Donald Trump entered a historic court hearing in New York Tuesday after becoming the first American president to be arrested on criminal charges, in extraordinary scenes playing out amid tight security and a global media frenzy.

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Kolo Muani sends Frankfurt into German Cup semis

Kolo Muani sends Frankfurt into German Cup semis

A quick-fire double from France striker Randal Kolo Muani sent Eintracht Frankfurt through to the German Cup semi-finals on Tuesday with a 2-0 home win over Union Berlin.

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Tiger on Masters: 'I don't know how many more I have in me'

Tiger on Masters: 'I don't know how many more I have in me'

Tiger Woods admitted Tuesday he wonders each time he plays the Masters if it's his last competing at Augusta National, where he has won five of his 15 major titles.

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US to field under-strength team for Mexico 'Clasico'

US to field under-strength team for Mexico 'Clasico'

The United States will be forced to pick an under-strength squad for this month's friendly clash against Mexico, US interim coach Anthony Hudson said on Tuesday.

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Killer Kolo Muani sends Frankfurt into German Cup semis

Killer Kolo Muani sends Frankfurt into German Cup semis

A two-goal blitz from France striker Randal Kolo Muani has seen Eintracht Frankfurt book a spot in the German Cup semis, with a 2-0 home win over Union Berlin on Tuesday.

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Bordeaux seeks vote on city hall door burned in protests

Bordeaux seeks vote on city hall door burned in protests

The mayor of Bordeaux said Tuesday the French city's residents would get to vote on what to do with the city hall door that was spectacularly destroyed by fire during anti-government protests.

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'Black Tuesday' as Nadal, Alcaraz pull out of Monte Carlo

'Black Tuesday' as Nadal, Alcaraz pull out of Monte Carlo

Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz withdrew Tuesday from the Monte Carlo Masters, raising questions over their fitness ahead of next month's French Open.

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Trump turns himself in to face historic criminal charges

Trump turns himself in to face historic criminal charges

Donald Trump turned himself in Tuesday for a historic New York court hearing held amid tight security and a global media frenzy, as the Republican billionaire becomes the first American president in history to face criminal charges.

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