Russia says US drone flights over Black Sea risk direct clash
Russia warned the United States on Friday its reconnaissance drone flights over the Black Sea raised the risk of "direct confrontation" between Moscow and NATO, days after the Kremlin blamed Washington for a deadly missile strike on Crimea.
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Israeli troops, warplanes strike north Gaza
Israel's military on Friday said it was conducting raids backed by air strikes in northern Gaza, killing "dozens" of militants in an area where it had declared the command structure of Hamas dismantled months ago.
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French court to rule whether 'Bolero' was Ravel's work alone
A French court was set to rule Friday on whether "Bolero", one of the best-known classical music pieces in the world, was written by Maurice Ravel alone -- a decision with big financial stakes.
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Andy Murray named in Wimbledon singles draw
Andy Murray was Friday named in the Wimbledon singles draw despite undergoing surgery last week.
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Meteorites strike Mars far more often than thought, probe finds
Mars is bombarded with basketball-sized meteorites on a nearly daily basis, fives times more often than previously estimated, seismic recordings from a NASA spacecraft have revealed.
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Djokovic to play Wimbledon despite injury worry
Novak Djokovic will play at Wimbledon after being named in the draw on Friday, despite concerns over his fitness following his withdrawal from the French Open.
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Embezzlement-accused French media scion reinstated as CEO
French media baron Arnaud Lagardere, who resigned from running the sprawling group of the same name in April over embezzlement charges, was reinstated as chief executive Friday after a favourable court decision, the company said.
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Malaysia to redesign 'ugly' Olympic kit after fan backlash
Malaysian officials agreed Friday to redesign some of the country's kit for next month's Paris Olympics after fans derided the outfits as "ugly" and "cheap looking".
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Japan firm probing 76 more deaths in supplement scare
Japanese health supplement maker Kobayashi Pharmaceutical said Friday it was probing 76 more deaths possibly linked to its tablets containing red yeast rice, meant to lower cholesterol.
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India fans dream of World Cup glory after long wait
Fan frenzy mounted Friday in India after their team reached the T20 World Cup final with a big win over England, putting the country on the brink of a first major title in over a decade.
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