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Private sector hiring in US cools more than expected: ADP

Private sector hiring in US cools more than expected: ADP

Job gains in the US private sector slowed again in May on a slump in manufacturing, payroll firm ADP said Wednesday, in a further sign the world's largest economy could be cooling.

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UK D-Day vets sail for Normandy for landings anniversary

UK D-Day vets sail for Normandy for landings anniversary

Eight decades after Allied forces landed on the beaches of German-occupied France, a group of British veterans made the journey again -- crossing the English Channel to mark the anniversary of D-Day.

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Premier League charges 'frustrating', says Man City chairman

Premier League charges 'frustrating', says Man City chairman

Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has admitted it is "frustrating" that the club's success is constantly tempered by reminders of the 115 Premier League charges against them.

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Niger to set up protection force for 'strategic' sites

Niger to set up protection force for 'strategic' sites

Niger's army says it is creating a special force to protect "strategic" sites, including uranium mines and oil wells, from "terrorist" attacks in the country plagued by jihadist violence since 2015.

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Freeman wants Northampton to turn Euro pain into Premiership joy

Freeman wants Northampton to turn Euro pain into Premiership joy

England wing Tommy Freeman believes the bitter pill of Northampton's last-four European exit will benefit the Saints when they bid to win the English Premiership final at Twickenham on Saturday.

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Candidate for Germany's far-right AfD wounded in clash

Candidate for Germany's far-right AfD wounded in clash

German police said Wednesday that a local election candidate for the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) was hurt in the country's west after confronting a man taking down the party's posters.

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As investment drive falters, Saudi milks Aramco 'cash cow'

As investment drive falters, Saudi milks Aramco 'cash cow'

A fresh offering of shares in Saudi Aramco, the Gulf kingdom's largely state-owned oil behemoth, comes at a pivotal moment for sweeping economic reforms that have struggled to lure foreign investment.

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Man City chairman expects to find 'right solution' to Guardiola's future

Man City chairman expects to find 'right solution' to Guardiola's future

Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak is confident of finding the "right solution" regarding Pep Guardiola's future at the club, although he has not said what that would look like.

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S.Africa minister charged as part of corruption probe

S.Africa minister charged as part of corruption probe

A South African minister was arrested and charged with corruption on Wednesday, as his ANC party wrangles with how to form a new government after major election losses.

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Africa could help 'decarbonise' global economy, Kenyan president tells AFP

Africa could help 'decarbonise' global economy, Kenyan president tells AFP

Kenyan President William Ruto told AFP on Wednesday that Africa could help decarbonise the global economy -- but developed countries need to step up with serious investment to help unlock the continent's potential.

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