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Trump warns of 'bad things' if Republicans lose midterms

Trump warns of 'bad things' if Republicans lose midterms

Donald Trump warned Tuesday of "very bad things" if Republicans lose the US midterm elections, as the US president kicked off a travel blitz under the shadow of unrest in Minneapolis and voter worries about the economy.

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Russian strikes in Ukraine kill 12, target passenger train

Russian strikes in Ukraine kill 12, target passenger train

Russian forces in Ukraine killed 12 people and struck energy infrastructure and a passenger train overnight on Tuesday, authorities said, days after negotiators from both sides held direct talks aimed at ending nearly four years of war.

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With Maduro gone, Venezuelan opposition figure gets back to work

With Maduro gone, Venezuelan opposition figure gets back to work

Venezuelan opposition figure Delsa Solorzano returned to work at her office in Caracas Tuesday for the first time after 17 months spent out of sight of the authorities.

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Celebrities call for action against US immigration raids

Celebrities call for action against US immigration raids

Celebrities from movie stars to pop singers are speaking up with calls to action against US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids after two Americans were shot and killed by federal agents in Minneapolis.

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Rubio to warn Venezuela leader of Maduro's fate if defiant

Rubio to warn Venezuela leader of Maduro's fate if defiant

Secretary of State Marco Rubio was to warn Wednesday that oil-rich Venezuela's leader will suffer the fate of US-deposed predecessor Nicolas Maduro if she fails to comply with US wishes.

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Swiss Meillard snatches final giant slalom win before Olympics

Swiss Meillard snatches final giant slalom win before Olympics

Swiss skier Loic Meillard led the way in icy conditions to snatch the men's World Cup giant slalom in Schladming on Tuesday, the final race in the discipline before the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.

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Denver QB Nix 'predisposed' to ankle injury says coach

Denver QB Nix 'predisposed' to ankle injury says coach

The broken ankle that robbed Denver quarterback Bo Nix of a chance to contend for a Super Bowl berth was inevitable due to a pre-existing condition, Broncos coach Sean Payton said Tuesday.

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Lula, Macron push for stronger UN to face Trump 'Board of Peace'

Lula, Macron push for stronger UN to face Trump 'Board of Peace'

Brazil's Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and France's Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday defended the United Nations in the wake of US President Donald Trump's creation of a "Board of Peace."

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Prass stunner helps Hoffenheim go third, Leipzig held at Pauli

Prass stunner helps Hoffenheim go third, Leipzig held at Pauli

A brilliant Alexander Prass strike helped Hoffenheim tighten their grip on third with a 2-0 win at Werder Bremen on Thursday, while RB Leipzig were held 1-1 late at St Pauli.

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Trump says will 'de-escalate' in Minneapolis after shooting backlash

Trump says will 'de-escalate' in Minneapolis after shooting backlash

US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he would "de-escalate a little bit" in Minneapolis after the fatal shootings of two civilians fueled a storm of criticism over his signature immigration crackdown.

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