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Europe court says UK has 'clear obligation' on Rwanda rulings

Europe court says UK has 'clear obligation' on Rwanda rulings

The top judge on the European Court of Human Rights said Thursday that the United Kingdom had a legal obligation to implement any rulings the court issues blocking deportations of migrants to Rwanda.

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Celtic reject Atletico Madrid bid for O'Riley: Rodgers

Celtic reject Atletico Madrid bid for O'Riley: Rodgers

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has rejected Atletico Madrid's bid for Matt O'Riley and will not listen to any further approaches for the Denmark midfielder.

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Saudi Arabia top group to to set up S. Korea Asian Cup clash

Saudi Arabia top group to to set up S. Korea Asian Cup clash

Saudi Arabia booked an Asian Cup last-16 showdown with South Korea after a lively but goalless draw with Thailand on Thursday that clocked up four disallowed goals.

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What we know about Russian military plane crash

What we know about Russian military plane crash

The crash of a Russian military plane close to the border with Ukraine was caught on film and widely shared on social media, but who was on board and what caused the crash is the subject of a bitter dispute.

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'It hurts': Son condemns abuse directed at South Korean team

'It hurts': Son condemns abuse directed at South Korean team

Son Heung-min said Thursday "comments that cross the line" had been aimed at his South Korea team-mates at the Asian Cup and called for "protection" from abuse.

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Lloyds bank cuts almost 800 jobs in online switch

Lloyds bank cuts almost 800 jobs in online switch

British retail lender Lloyds Banking Group on Thursday announced a net reduction of almost 800 jobs, as it slashes branch staff but boosts customer services.

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Hamas ministry says Israel kills 20 people waiting for aid

Hamas ministry says Israel kills 20 people waiting for aid

Authorities in the Hamas-run Gaza Strip said Thursday that Israeli forces had killed 20 people waiting for humanitarian aid to be distributed, as Israel pressed its blistering assault in the territory.

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Gilchrist out of Scotland's Six Nations opener with one-week ban

Gilchrist out of Scotland's Six Nations opener with one-week ban

Grant Gilchrist is set to miss Scotland's Six Nations opener away to Wales on February 3 after receiving a one-week suspension while on club duty.

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Klopp wants nothing to do with Liverpool 'quadruple' talk

Klopp wants nothing to do with Liverpool 'quadruple' talk

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insisted Thursday it is far too early in the season to talk about another quadruple bid by his side after they reached the League Cup final.

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Son says S. Korea given 'wake-up call' after labouring into last 16

Son says S. Korea given 'wake-up call' after labouring into last 16

Son Heung-min said South Korea had been given "a big wake-up call" after toiling into the Asian Cup knockout rounds with a madcap 3-3 draw against Malaysia on Thursday.

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