Strike kills Ukraine newborn and hits Kyiv infrastructure
Russian strikes killed a newborn baby at a maternity ward in southern Ukraine and targeted energy infrastructure in the capital Kyiv on Wednesday, the latest in a series of systematic attacks that has caused nationwide blackouts.
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Rebel dancer suddenly quits Paris Opera: statement
One of the best-known male dancers at the Paris Opera, who has won a big following outside ballet for working as a judge on the French equivalent of "Strictly Come Dancing", on Wednesday quit the company after months of tension.
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Ronaldo Man United partnership a dream, but nothing lasts - Bruno Fernandes
Portugal midfielder Bruno Fernandes says it was a dream to play with Cristiano Ronaldo at Manchester United, but "nothing lasts forever".
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European equities waver on economic gloom
European stock markets wavered on Wednesday on news that the eurozone and UK economies shrank in November, but by less than the prior month.
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Teen killed in twin Jerusalem bus stop bombings
Explosions hit two bus stops in Jerusalem Wednesday, killing a teen and wounding 14, in unclaimed attacks cheered by Palestinian militant group Hamas.
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Solid Morocco hold Modric's Croatia at World Cup
Morocco held Croatia to a 0-0 draw in their opening game of the World Cup on Wednesday, producing a spirited display against the 2018 runners-up led by Luka Modric.
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Gucci set to part ways with star designer Michele: report
The Italian designer Alessandro Michele is set to leave Gucci, where he has overseen a surge in sales at the fashion powerhouse since 2015 but seen his star fade in recent seasons, according to a report in industry bible Women's Wear Daily on Wednesday.
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Wallabies star Hooper out of Wales match with concussion
Australia's Michael Hooper has been ruled out of Saturday's match against Wales in Cardiff with concussion, with the flanker joining an already lengthy injury list.
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Son fit enough to play in South Korea's World Cup opener, says coach
Son Heung-min will be able to play in South Korea's opening World Cup match against Uruguay on Thursday despite wearing a mask after facial surgery, coach Paulo Bento said.
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Ukraine says seized 'pro-Russian literature' from monasteries
Ukraine's security service said Wednesday it had seized "pro-Russian literature", cash and interrogated dozens during raids of several Orthodox monasteries that spurred a backlash from the Kremlin.
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