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Duterte says 'responsible' as lands in Netherlands to face ICC charges

Duterte says 'responsible' as lands in Netherlands to face ICC charges

Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte said he was "responsible" as he arrived in the Netherlands on Wednesday to face International Criminal Court charges of crimes against humanity over his war on drugs.

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Harvey Weinstein's lawyer calls for 'fresh eye' at sex crimes retrial

Harvey Weinstein's lawyer calls for 'fresh eye' at sex crimes retrial

A lawyer for disgraced Hollywood movie producer Harvey Weinstein called Wednesday for him to be given a "fresh eye" when he is retried for rape and sexual assault.

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US envoy heads to Moscow on Ukraine ceasefire mission: Trump

US envoy heads to Moscow on Ukraine ceasefire mission: Trump

A US envoy headed for Moscow on Wednesday and President Donald expressed optimism for a 30-day ceasefire in the Ukraine war but officials said the United States wants Russia to agree an unconditional halt to the conflict.

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Monopoly Go game maker Scopely to buy Pokemon Go team

Monopoly Go game maker Scopely to buy Pokemon Go team

Mobile games giant Scopely will pay $3.5 billion to acquire Niantic's game unit including the studio behind Pokemon Go, the companies announced on Tuesday.

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Norwegian ski jumpers suspended in 'extremely disturbing' equipment probe

Norwegian ski jumpers suspended in 'extremely disturbing' equipment probe

Norwegian ski jumpers Marius Lindvik and Johann Andre Forfang were suspended on Wednesday for allegedly manipulating equipment at the world championships in a case described as "extremely disturbing and disappointing".

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Trump cuts environment program for low-income, minority communities

Trump cuts environment program for low-income, minority communities

President Donald Trump's administration is set to eliminate environmental justice offices that address pollution in low-income and minority communities across the United States, such as Louisiana's "Cancer Alley."

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Messi to travel with Miami for Jamaican tie

Messi to travel with Miami for Jamaican tie

Lionel Messi, who has sat out Inter Miami's last three games, will travel to Jamaica for Thursday's CONCACAF Champions Cup match with Kingston side Cavalier, coach Javier Mascherano said on Wednesday.

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Defiant Maresca defends Chelsea's style of play

Defiant Maresca defends Chelsea's style of play

Enzo Maresca has defended Chelsea's style of play after the Italian found himself under fire ahead of Thursday's UEFA Conference League clash with Copenhagen.

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Trump says negotiators headed to Russia 'right now'

Trump says negotiators headed to Russia 'right now'

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that negotiators were headed to Russia "right now" for talks on a possible ceasefire with Ukraine, after Kyiv agreed to a 30-day truce.

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Detained pro-Palestinian activist denied legal calls, lawyer tells US court

Detained pro-Palestinian activist denied legal calls, lawyer tells US court

A leader of US student protests against Israel's war in Gaza slated for removal has been denied legal advice, a judge heard Wednesday, after US President Donald Trump vowed to deport foreign pro-Palestinian student demonstrators.

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