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Simeone calls for more respect amid criticism of Atletico style against City

Simeone calls for more respect amid criticism of Atletico style against City

Diego Simeone has called for critics of Atletico Madrid's style of play to show more respect ahead of the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final against Manchester City on Wednesday.

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Injured Nadal still unable to train with a racket, will miss Barcelona

Injured Nadal still unable to train with a racket, will miss Barcelona

Rafael Nadal has not yet been able to resume training with a racket, said one of his team said on Tuesday, adding that the world No. 4 will "logically" miss the Barcelona tournament next week.

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More than 4.6 million flee war in Ukraine: UN

More than 4.6 million flee war in Ukraine: UN

More than 4.6 million Ukrainians have now fled the war, the United Nations said Tuesday, though the smaller numbers of new refugees are arriving in a more vulnerable condition.

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Dubai's DEWA shares soar in Gulf's biggest IPO since 2019

Dubai's DEWA shares soar in Gulf's biggest IPO since 2019

Shares in the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority rose nearly 16 percent on Tuesday in the Gulf region's biggest initial public offering since Saudi oil giant Aramco in 2019.

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Afghans protest against Iranian 'cruelties' in Taliban-approved demo

Afghans protest against Iranian 'cruelties' in Taliban-approved demo

Dozens of Afghans protested Tuesday against Iranian "cruelties" after videos appearing to show refugees being beaten circulated widely over the weekend.

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England's Rowntree to succeed Van Graan as Munster head coach

England's Rowntree to succeed Van Graan as Munster head coach

Former England prop Graham Rowntree will succeed Johann van Graan as head coach of Munster, it was announced Tuesday.

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Stock markets retreat before US inflation data

Stock markets retreat before US inflation data

European stocks sank Tuesday as investors awaited the latest reading on rampant US inflation.

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Women brew brighter future in DR Congo coffee initiative

Women brew brighter future in DR Congo coffee initiative

The afternoon sun beats down on Lake Kivu in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where on an island, row after row of coffee bushes are bringing forth a rich harvest of berries.

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Russia closes in on Mariupol as part of eastern Ukraine offensive

Russia closes in on Mariupol as part of eastern Ukraine offensive

Russian troops aimed to take control of the city of Mariupol on Tuesday, part of an anticipated massive onslaught across eastern Ukraine, as defending forces tried desperately to hold them back.

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Man Utd fans planning 'constant' protest against Glazers

Man Utd fans planning 'constant' protest against Glazers

Manchester United fans are planning a protest against the Glazer family, the owners of the English football giants, on Saturday.

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