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Global stocks mostly up despite another historic inflation report

Global stocks mostly up despite another historic inflation report

Stock markets mostly rose and oil prices climbed Wednesday as investors pored over data showing further spikes to inflation.

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Man City see off Atletico to set up Real Madrid clash

Man City see off Atletico to set up Real Madrid clash

Manchester City held off a late surge by Atletico Madrid on Wednesday as a bad-tempered stalemate at the Wanda Metropolitano saw Pep Guardiola's side safely through to the Champions League semi-finals.

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Liverpool survive late collapse to book Villarreal semi-final clash

Liverpool survive late collapse to book Villarreal semi-final clash

Liverpool booked a Champions League semi-final showdown against Villarreal as the quadruple chasers survived a late collapse in Wednesday's 3-3 draw against Benfica.

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New US military aid for Ukraine includes helicopters, howitzers

New US military aid for Ukraine includes helicopters, howitzers

The United States on Wednesday unveiled a new $800 million military aid package for Ukraine, including heavier equipment such as helicopters, howitzers and armored personnel carriers.

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Bolsonaro downplays Brazil army's Viagra order

Bolsonaro downplays Brazil army's Viagra order

President Jair Bolsonaro on Wednesday downplayed the Brazilian military's recent purchase of Viagra, which drew scrutiny from opposition lawmakers and a flurry of jokes online.

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Suspect faces terror charge over New York subway shooting

Suspect faces terror charge over New York subway shooting

A 62-year-old man accused of shooting 10 people on the New York subway was taken into custody Wednesday and faces a federal terror charge, following a day-long manhunt in a city set on edge by the attack.

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Islamic State 'Beatle' case goes to the jury in Virginia

Islamic State 'Beatle' case goes to the jury in Virginia

A jury began deliberations Wednesday in the trial of El Shafee Elsheikh, a former British national who went to Syria to join the Islamic State and allegedly became a member of the notorious kidnap-and-murder cell known as the "Beatles."

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Toll in South Africa's deadliest floods on record tops 300

Toll in South Africa's deadliest floods on record tops 300

The death toll from devastating floods in and around the South African port city of Durban has risen to 306, the government said Wednesday, after roads and hillsides were washed away as homes collapsed.

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Argentines march for jobs, food, amid rampant inflation

Argentines march for jobs, food, amid rampant inflation

Thousands of Argentines marched Wednesday for jobs, food, and more social aid as rampant inflation undermines government efforts to raise living standards.

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Detained tycoon Viktor Medvedchuk: Putin's man in Ukraine

Detained tycoon Viktor Medvedchuk: Putin's man in Ukraine

Ukrainian tycoon Viktor Medvedchuk, captured by the country's special services after fleeing home arrest when Russia invaded, is seen as President Vladimir Putin's top ally in Kyiv who has been defending the Kremlin's interests for years.

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