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From tanks to subsidies: the main topics at Davos

From tanks to subsidies: the main topics at Davos

The World Economic Forum in Davos wrapped up Friday after a week that featured feverish discussion of the war in Ukraine, rifts over global trade and Greta Thunberg crashing the party of the global elite.

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Pressure mounts on embattled India wrestling chief

Pressure mounts on embattled India wrestling chief

India's wrestling federation chief on Friday cancelled a press conference meant to reveal a "conspiracy" against him as top athletes, including Olympic and Commonwealth medallists, mounted a third day of protests demanding his resignation over sexual harassment allegations.

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Neil Young drops rift to praise Crosby as 'soul' of CSNY

Neil Young drops rift to praise Crosby as 'soul' of CSNY

Neil Young hailed the late David Crosby as "the soul" of their supergroup Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, paying homage Friday to the former bandmate he shared a decade-long feud with.

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US home sales slump for 11th month, log largest annual drop since 2008

US home sales slump for 11th month, log largest annual drop since 2008

Sales of existing homes in the United States have fallen for the 11th straight month, with the past year logging the biggest annual drop since 2008, according to industry data released Friday.

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After Davos, a race for money to stop climate change

After Davos, a race for money to stop climate change

US climate envoy John Kerry bluntly summed up in one word what the planet needs to avoid a global warming catastrophe at the World Economic Forum this week: money.

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Shadow looms over captured mobster's home town

Shadow looms over captured mobster's home town

Killer mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro may have been captured this week after 30 years on the run, but his shadow still looms large over his Sicilian hometown.

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From tennis to F1, smallscreen sports docu-series make big impact

From tennis to F1, smallscreen sports docu-series make big impact

Just as "Drive to Survive" helped Formula One to find a new audience, the Netflix docu-series "Break Point" has blown fresh air into the world of tennis by getting up close and personal with the players.

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Liverpool in 'good hands' despite slump, says Klopp

Liverpool in 'good hands' despite slump, says Klopp

Jurgen Klopp insists Liverpool remain in good hands under the ownership of Fenway Sports Group, despite not being able to match the huge sums spent by Chelsea in the transfer market.

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Anglican head 'joyful' about new LGBTQ rules but warns of splits

Anglican head 'joyful' about new LGBTQ rules but warns of splits

The Archbishop of Canterbury said he was "extremely joyful" about plans to allow church blessings for same-sex couples, but warned deep divisions existed within the world's Anglican community over the issue.

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Dutch to ban unhealthy designer pets

Dutch to ban unhealthy designer pets

The Netherlands wants to ban pets such as flat-faced dogs and cats with folded ears, which look sweet but suffer "miserable" health problems, the government said on Friday.

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