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Trump announces new 100 percent China tariff, threatens to scrap Xi talks

Trump announces new 100 percent China tariff, threatens to scrap Xi talks

US President Donald Trump announced an additional 100 percent tariff on China Friday and threatened to cancel a summit with Xi Jinping, reigniting his trade war with Beijing in a row over export curbs on rare earth minerals.

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Venezuela's Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize - and dedicates it to Trump

Venezuela's Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize - and dedicates it to Trump

The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded Friday to Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, who dedicated the award to the Venezuelan people -- and to US President Donald Trump.

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Macron reappoints Sebastien Lecornu as France's PM

Macron reappoints Sebastien Lecornu as France's PM

French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday reappointed his outgoing prime minister, Sebastien Lecornu, back into that position, just four days after Lecornu gave his resignation.

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Kimmich doubles up as Germany cruise past Luxembourg

Kimmich doubles up as Germany cruise past Luxembourg

Joshua Kimmich scored twice as Germany won 4-0 against a 10-man Luxembourg in their World Cup qualifier in Sinsheim on Friday.

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Mbappe on target as France see off Azerbaijan

Mbappe on target as France see off Azerbaijan

France moved three points closer to qualification for next year's World Cup with Kylian Mbappe, Adrien Rabiot and Florian Thauvin all on target in a comfortable 3-0 Group D win over Azerbaijan at the Parc des Princes in Paris on Friday.

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NFL begins review of Giants QB Dart concussion protocol

NFL begins review of Giants QB Dart concussion protocol

The NFL launched an investigation on Friday into how league concussion protocol was applied to New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart in the club's Thursday home victory over Philadelphia.

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From tears to triumph: Sasaki powering Dodgers towards World Series

From tears to triumph: Sasaki powering Dodgers towards World Series

Roki Sasaki's first appearance at Dodger Stadium ended in tears. His first season in Major League Baseball could end in triumph.

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Nobel institute to probe possible leaks over peace prize

Nobel institute to probe possible leaks over peace prize

The Norwegian Nobel Institute will investigate whether leaks preceded Friday's award of the Nobel Peace Prize to Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado because of suspicious betting.

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Bruised hand in sparring postpones Fundora's title bout

Bruised hand in sparring postpones Fundora's title bout

World super welterweight champion Sebastian Fundora suffered a bruised hand during a sparring session that forced postponement of his scheduled title defense against fellow American Keith Thurman, promoters said Friday.

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Trump threatens to scrap Xi talks and hit China with 'massive' tariffs

Trump threatens to scrap Xi talks and hit China with 'massive' tariffs

US President Donald Trump threatened on Friday to cancel an upcoming summit with Xi Jinping and hit China with "massive" tariffs after Beijing imposed export curbs on rare earth minerals.

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