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UK train drivers back govt pay deal to end strikes

UK train drivers back govt pay deal to end strikes

Train drivers in Britain have overwhelmingly accepted a government pay deal, their union said on Wednesday, ending a two-year dispute at 16 rail companies.

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Global police sting targets users of 'Ghost' organised crime app

Global police sting targets users of 'Ghost' organised crime app

A 32-year-old Australian "computer geek" has been arrested on suspicion of building an encrypted messaging app used by hundreds of criminals worldwide to arrange drug deals and order killings, police said Wednesday.

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Man who copied French rapist says he deserves to be punished

Man who copied French rapist says he deserves to be punished

A man who learned to drug and rape his own wife from the Frenchman who admits he recruited scores of strangers to sexually assault his partner, said Tuesday that he deserved to be harshly punished.

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Man who copied French rapist says he deserves to punished

Man who copied French rapist says he deserves to punished

A man who learned to drug and rape his own wife from the Frenchman who admits he recruited scores of strangers to sexually assault his partner, said Tuesday that he deserved to be harshly punished.

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Taiwan, Hungary firms deny making Hezbollah pagers

Taiwan, Hungary firms deny making Hezbollah pagers

A Taiwanese company and its Hungarian partner on Wednesday reportedly denied making pagers that exploded while being used by Hezbollah members in Lebanon.

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Eriksen will wait to settle Man Utd future

Eriksen will wait to settle Man Utd future

Christian Eriksen will wait to settle his Manchester United future after speculation that the Denmark midfielder could leave Old Trafford.

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Former England striker Carroll signs for fourth-tier Bordeaux

Former England striker Carroll signs for fourth-tier Bordeaux

Former England striker Andy Carroll, who played for Newcastle, Liverpool and West Ham has signed for fourth division Bordeaux, the six-time Ligue 1 champions announced on Wednesday.

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European stocks, dollar slip before US rate decision

European stocks, dollar slip before US rate decision

European stock markets and the dollar mostly slipped Wednesday as the US Federal Reserve prepared to cut interest rates for the first time in more than four years.

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Van Dijk hails Liverpool's 'calm' response in win over AC Milan

Van Dijk hails Liverpool's 'calm' response in win over AC Milan

Virgil van Dijk saluted Liverpool's "calm" response to conceding an early goal against AC Milan as they bounced back to win 3-1 in their Champions League opener.

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End of the party? Tupperware files for bankruptcy

End of the party? Tupperware files for bankruptcy

Tupperware Brands and some of its subsidiaries have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and are seeking a buyer, the food container firm said, after years of dwindling sales.

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