Ex-England cricket captain Vaughan cleared of racism on 'balance of probabilities'
Former England cricket captain Michael Vaughan was Friday cleared "on the balance of probabilities" of using racist language before a match for county club Yorkshire in 2009.
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UK recession risks linger despite brighter growth data
The UK economy performed slightly better than thought in the final quarter of last year, revised data showed Friday, but analysts warned of recession risks as inflation remains sky high.
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European equities extend gains on inflation slowdown
Europe's stock markets advanced Friday on news of slowing eurozone inflation and a UK economy performing slightly better than thought.
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IOC faces backlash over readmission of Russian athletes
Ukrainian athletes' human rights have "not been addressed" by IOC president Thomas Bach and a UN expert in weighing Russia and Belarus's readmission into global sports events, a leading authority on human rights says.
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Wind project near S.African elephant park riles activists
Plans to build wind farms next to a South African national park have riled wildlife activists who worry the turbines will ruin the landscape and impact elephants.
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Greek rail inspector held over train disaster
A Greek rail inspector was detained on Friday, a court official said, as authorities investigate last month's head-on train collision that killed 57 people and shocked the country.
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Huawei reports huge drop in profits; Meng appointed chair
Huawei posted a massive drop in 2022 profits on Friday, as the company battered by US sanctions appointed its CEO's daughter to be its rotating chair.
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Small store is lifeline for locals in war-torn Ukraine
With pink-painted walls, the small general store stocks a little bit of everything -- from cheese to cigarettes to shampoo -- providing a lifeline to local residents and soldiers.
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Eurozone inflation falls sharply to 6.9% in March
Inflation in the eurozone slowed more sharply than expected in March but food prices jumped even as energy costs eased, official data showed Friday.
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Gemelli, the 'Popes' Hospital' in Rome
Rome's Gemelli hospital, where Pope Francis is being treated for bronchitis, is the favoured choice of pontiffs to the point of being dubbed "Vatican 3" by John Paul II.
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