Souped-up VPNs play 'cat and mouse' game with Iran censors
Iranians are managing to get online during the current war with the US and Israel despite drastic censorship and frequent blackouts, throwing the spotlight on to providers of tools such as VPNs (virtual private networks).
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Attacked Russian tanker drifting toward Libya: Italian authorities
A Russian tanker that was badly damaged in an attack in the Mediterranean last week is drifting without crew towards the Libyan coast, Italy's civil protection service said on Friday.
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Coroner 'not satisfied' boxer Hatton intended to take own life
A coroner said Friday she "cannot be satisfied" that former boxing world champion Ricky Hatton intended to take his own life, with the inquest into his death hearing how he had made significant future plans.
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Stocks drop, as oil rises as Mideast war persists
Stocks fell while oil prices pushed higher Friday at the end of a turbulent week in which attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure rattled global markets and sparked fears of an energy shock.
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Vanishing glacier on Germany's highest peak prompts ski lift demolition
Vanishing glaciers atop Germany's highest mountain prompted the demolition of a ski lift Friday, as global warming reshapes the Alps.
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Chuck Norris, roundhouse-kicking action star, dead at 86: family
Chuck Norris, the US martial artist and Hollywood tough guy most famous for his role in the "Walker, Texas Ranger" television series, has died, his family said Friday. He was 86.
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Supreme leader says Iran dealt enemies 'dizzying blow'
Iran's Supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei said Friday the country had dealt its enemies a "dizzying blow" in the war with the United States and Israel, as fresh blasts hit Tehran on the first day of the Persian New Year festival.
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Arsenal must 'attack trophy' in League Cup final, says Arteta
Mikel Arteta has urged his Arsenal team to "bring it home" as he prepares for Sunday's League Cup final against Manchester City, desperate to shed the Gunners' tag as nearly men.
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Audi team principal Wheatley in shock exit after two races
Audi, who are just two races into their Formula One journey, have parted company with team principal Jonathan Wheatley "with immediate effect", the German team announced on Friday.
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Spurs boss Tudor hopes for 'nice surprises' in relegation fight
Tottenham interim boss Igor Tudor hopes the club's medical staff can deliver some "nice surprises" over the next few weeks as he gears up for Sunday's relegation tussle with Nottingham Forest.
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