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IRA bomb victims drop civil court claim against Gerry Adams

IRA bomb victims drop civil court claim against Gerry Adams

Three victims of IRA bombings in England on Friday dropped their civil claim for damages against former Irish republican leader Gerry Adams, whom they had sought to hold personally responsible for orchestrating the blasts.

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Ntamack returns for Toulouse to face France rival Jalibert

Ntamack returns for Toulouse to face France rival Jalibert

France hooker Peato Mauvaka said on Friday his Toulouse and Test team-mate Romain Ntamack will want to prove his worth against Matthieu Jalibert this weekend when the two fly-halves come face to face in a titanic French Top 14 tussle in Bordeaux.

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Trump calls NATO allies 'cowards' over Iran

Trump calls NATO allies 'cowards' over Iran

US President Donald Trump on Friday branded NATO allies "cowards" for not heeding his demand for military assistance against Iran to control the Strait of Hormuz shipping route.

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French jihadist jailed for life for Islamic State crimes against Yazidis

French jihadist jailed for life for Islamic State crimes against Yazidis

A French jihadist was sentenced to life in jail on Friday for involvement in Islamic State group atrocities against Iraq's Yazidi minority, the first case in France to tackle the issue.

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Chuck Norris, action man who inspired endless memes, dead at 86: family

Chuck Norris, action man who inspired endless memes, dead at 86: family

Chuck Norris, the US martial artist and Hollywood action star most famous for his role in "Walker, Texas Ranger," has died, his family said Friday. He was 86.

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Action movie star Chuck Norris has died: family statement

Action movie star Chuck Norris has died: family statement

Chuck Norris, the US martial artist and Hollywood action star most famous for his role in "Walker, Texas Ranger," has died, his family said Friday. He was 86.

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England stars have 'last chance' to earn World Cup spots: Tuchel

England stars have 'last chance' to earn World Cup spots: Tuchel

England boss Thomas Tuchel said this month's friendlies are the "last opportunity for players to compete for their ticket" to the World Cup but insisted "no one is on the plane" yet.

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League Cup final a 'big moment' for Man City, says Guardiola

League Cup final a 'big moment' for Man City, says Guardiola

Pep Guardiola believes Sunday's League Cup final against Arsenal is the acid test of his side's "level" as Manchester City aim to get their season back on track.

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Injured Ronaldo misses Portugal World Cup friendlies

Injured Ronaldo misses Portugal World Cup friendlies

Cristiano Ronaldo, who is currently nursing a hamstring injury, was on Friday left out of the Portugal squad to play pre-World Cup friendlies against tournament co-hosts Mexico and the United States later this month.

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Liverpool condemn 'cowardly' racist abuse of Konate

Liverpool condemn 'cowardly' racist abuse of Konate

Liverpool on Friday condemned racist abuse directed towards defender Ibrahima Konate as "dehumanising, cowardly and rooted in hate".

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