Benzema files defamation complaint against French minister
Karim Benzema on Tuesday filed a complaint for defamation against French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin, who last year said the former Real Madrid star had "notorious" links with the Muslim Brotherhood.
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VAR drama as Saudi Arabia roar back to beat Oman at Asian Cup
Roberto Mancini's Saudi Arabia fought back from a goal down to defeat Oman 2-1 in the dying seconds at the Asian Cup on Tuesday, but only after some VAR confusion.
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Trump rides Iowa landslide wave, with stop in courtroom
Donald Trump steamrolled towards New Hampshire Tuesday after his crushing win in Iowa cemented him as the likely Republican presidential nominee -- stopping on the way for a defamation trial that underscores how the road to November's election remains in uncharted territory.
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Europe slow to join US-led Red Sea mission against Huthis
European countries have promised only low key military support to counter Huthi rebel attacks on Red Sea shipping, as they balance geopolitical and domestic concerns with economic fears.
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Guinness World Records has doubts about age of world's oldest dog
Bobi the Dog's title as the world's oldest canine was suspended on Tuesday after Guinness World Records officials began to have doubts about his real age.
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Weinstein, media and sports boss James Dolan sued for sexual assault
A woman who worked as a massage therapist for the Eagles rock band filed a lawsuit Tuesday accusing Harvey Weinstein and James Dolan, the executive behind Manhattan's famed Madison Square Garden, of sexual assault and trafficking.
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US judge blocks JetBlue-Spirit airline merger
A US federal judge on Tuesday ruled against JetBlue's $3.8 billion takeover of low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines, saying that the deal would reduce competition.
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Hotto shocks Tunisia with historic late winner for Namibia
Deon Hotto scored on 88 minutes to give minnows Namibia a shock 1-0 win over former champions Tunisia on Tuesday in Korhogo as Group E kicked off in the Africa Cup of Nations.
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Comoros leader Assoumani re-elected as opposition cries foul
Former coup leader Azali Assoumani won re-election Tuesday in the first round of an already disputed presidential vote in the Comoros, an Indian Ocean island chain, dismissing a low turnout and allegations of fraud.
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Azali Assoumani, the Comoros' putschist turned president
The president of the Comoros, Azali Assoumani, is a former coup leader who later became a civilian ruler, the chairman of the African Union and another African leader who changed the constitution to allow him to stand for an extra term.
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