US hiring exceeds expectations in December
US job growth surged unexpectedly in December, government data showed Friday, wrapping up a solid year for the labor market even as voters remain gloomy about the economy ahead of November's presidential election.
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Audi ace Ekstrom wins Dakar prologue as Saudi desert slog awaits
Audi's Mattias Ekstrom was fastest on Friday on the 27km Dakar Rally prologue raced over the desert sands of Al-Ula in Saudi Arabia.
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Rublev survives scare as Chinese teen stuns Tiafoe in Hong Kong
World number five Andrey Rublev survived a huge scare on Friday to reach the semi-finals of the Hong Kong Open, as third seed Frances Tiafoe was stunned by a Chinese teenager.
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Newcastle's Howe says he has support from club despite dire run
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe will go into Saturday's FA Cup clash with local rivals Sunderland adamant he does not need daily assurances from the club's big-spending owners after a terrible run of results.
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Eurozone inflation rises in December
Eurozone inflation increased in December, official data showed Friday, breaking seven months of falls and leaving analysts divided over when the European Central Bank would start to cut interest rates.
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'Calm' Inzaghi inspiring Inter players to great heights
Inter Milan sitting atop the Serie A table is due in large part to coach Simone Inzaghi who has "a big heart" and has superb man management skills said playmaker Hakan Calhanoglu.
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Klopp not wishing Salah too much luck at Africa Cup of Nations
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp joked Friday that he is not wishing Mohamed Salah too much luck at the Africa Cup of Nations as he prepares for a crucial spell of games without his top scorer.
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Ukraine cannot confirm if Russia used N. Korean missiles
Ukraine said Friday it could not confirm that Russia had used North Korean missiles for attacks after Washington accused Moscow of using weapons provided by Pyongyang.
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Zverev beats Tsitsipas to help Germany into United Cup semis
Alexander Zverev scored a confidence-boosting win over Stefanos Tsitsipas ahead of the Australian Open Friday to help power Germany past Greece and into the United Cup semi-finals.
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Maersk says to avoid Red Sea for foreseeable future
Shipping giant Maersk said Friday that it would divert all vessels around Africa instead of using the Red Sea and Suez Canal for the "foreseeable future" after Yemeni rebels attacked its merchant ships.
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