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Syria FM hopes first foreign visit to Saudi opens 'new, bright page'

Syria FM hopes first foreign visit to Saudi opens 'new, bright page'

Syria's top diplomat said he hoped to open a "new, bright page" with Saudi Arabia upon arriving in the kingdom Wednesday, the first foreign visit for Syria's new rulers, who seized power last month.

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Leeds and Burnley held to draws as Sunderland blunt Blades

Leeds and Burnley held to draws as Sunderland blunt Blades

English Championship leaders Leeds had to settle for a 1-1 draw with Blackburn following a frantic finish to their New Year's Day clash at Elland Road.

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At least 10 dead in Montenegro restaurant shooting: minister

At least 10 dead in Montenegro restaurant shooting: minister

A gunman killed at least 10 people, including two minors, Wednesday in a village restaurant in southern Montenegro, near the town of Cetinje, the interior minister said.

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Arteta reveals Arsenal hit by virus before vital win at Brentford

Arteta reveals Arsenal hit by virus before vital win at Brentford

Mikel Arteta has revealed Arsenal's preparations for their 3-1 win at Brentford were hampered by a virus that swept through his squad.

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Palestinian Authority suspends Al Jazeera broadcasts

Palestinian Authority suspends Al Jazeera broadcasts

The Palestinian Authority on Wednesday ordered the suspension of broadcasts by the Qatar-based Al Jazeera across the Palestinian territories, accusing the network of airing "inciting content", official media reported.

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Terrorism suspected in New Orleans truck-ramming that killed 10

Terrorism suspected in New Orleans truck-ramming that killed 10

A US citizen with an Islamic State flag and "hellbent" on carnage steered a pickup truck into a crowd of New Year revelers in New Orleans on Wednesday, killing at least 10 people and wounding more than 35, officials said.

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Terrorism suspected in New Orleans truck-ramming that kills 10, injures dozens

Terrorism suspected in New Orleans truck-ramming that kills 10, injures dozens

A US citizen with an Islamic State flag and "hellbent" on carnage slammed a pickup truck into a crowd of New Year revelers in New Orleans on Wednesday, killing at least 10 people and wounding more than 35, officials said.

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Arsenal close gap on Liverpool as Jesus stars again

Arsenal close gap on Liverpool as Jesus stars again

Arsenal closed the gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool to six points as Gabriel Jesus extended his hot-streak in a 3-1 win at Brentford on Wednesday.

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Zverev injured as holders Germany crash at United Cup, USA advance

Zverev injured as holders Germany crash at United Cup, USA advance

Elena Rybakina's Kazakhstan dumped defending champions Germany out of the United Cup on Wednesday with Alexander Zverev sidelined by an arm injury barely a week away from the Australian Open, while top seeds USA beat China to reach the semi-finals.

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Witnesses describe 'war zone' left in wake of New Orleans attack

Witnesses describe 'war zone' left in wake of New Orleans attack

Witnesses described terrifying scenes of "insanity" that they likened to being in a "war zone" after Wednesday's early morning vehicle-ramming attack in the US city of New Orleans that killed at least 10 people.

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