US to scrap cornerstone of climate regulation this week
President Donald Trump's administration is expected to finalize this week its repeal of a foundational scientific determination that underpins the US government's authority to regulate greenhouse gas pollution.
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Nepal call for India, England, Australia to play in Kathmandu
Nepal captain Rohit Paudel on Tuesday called for cricketing powers India, England and Australia to tour his country to play a T20 series.
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Stocks rise but lacklustre US retail sales spur caution
Stock markets posted modest gains Tuesday as traders assessed mixed company earnings and the outlook for the tech sector ahead of key economic data releases, with lacklustre US retail sales data keeping investors cautious.
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Olympic chiefs let Ukrainian athlete wear black armband at Olympics after helmet ban
The International Olympic Committee on Tuesday allowed a Ukrainian skeleton racer to wear a black armband after banning his helmet that features pictures of Ukrainian sportspeople killed in the war with Russia.
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French ice dancers poised for Winter Olympics gold amid turmoil
French ice dancers Guillaume Cizeron and Laurence Fournier Beaudry are poised to win Olympic gold in Milan despite a baptism of fire in their debut season with accusations of control and manipulation flying.
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Norway's Ruud wins error-strewn Olympic freeski slopestyle
Norway's Birk Ruud won gold in the Olympic men's freeski slopestyle on Tuesday after an error-filled event at Livigno Snow Park.
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More Olympic pain for Shiffrin as Austria win team combined
Mikaela Shiffrin suffered more Winter Olympic pain on Tuesday after the US ski star failed to claim a medal in the women's team combined, bringing back memories of her disastrous performance at the Beijing Games four years ago.
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Itoje returns to captain England for Scotland Six Nations clash
Captain Maro Itoje returns as one of two changes for England's Six Nations trip to Scotland on Saturday as Steve Borthwick's men look to build on a 12-game winning run.
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Sahara celebrates desert cultures at Chad festival
In the heart of the Sahara, where the routes to Sudan and Libya cross, the Chadian city of Amdjarass has been transformed this week into an open-air celebration of desert culture.
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US retail sales flat in December as consumers pull back
US retail sales showed no growth in December, according to delayed government data released Tuesday, missing analysts' expectations amid heightened scrutiny of the American consumer's appetite -- a key driver of the world's biggest economy.
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