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Morikawa pulls out of Players Championship with back trouble

Morikawa pulls out of Players Championship with back trouble

Two-time major-winner Collin Morikawa withdrew from The Players Championship after one hole on Thursday with a back injury.

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Scavenging ravens memorize vast tracts of wolf hunting grounds: study

Scavenging ravens memorize vast tracts of wolf hunting grounds: study

The partnership between ravens and wolves goes back to Norse mythology -- Odin's birds scouted ahead and led prey to the god's canines, a relationship that provided food for all.

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In Iran, shut shops, joblessness and a dash for cash

In Iran, shut shops, joblessness and a dash for cash

AFP reporters have been speaking to a range of people living in Iran to build a picture of life under daily US and Israeli bombardment despite an internet blackout and major communication problems.

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Triple Crown is 'special to us', says Ireland coach Farrell

Triple Crown is 'special to us', says Ireland coach Farrell

Ireland coach Andy Farrell said that even if his side fall short of winning the Six Nations title on Saturday, beating Scotland to secure the Triple Crown would still be "pretty special".

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Polish bishops announce 'independent' probe of child sexual abuse

Polish bishops announce 'independent' probe of child sexual abuse

The Polish Bishop's Conference on Thursday announced plans to establish an "independent" commission to investigate child sexual abuse in the Catholic Church.

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Top US, China economy officials to meet for talks in Paris

Top US, China economy officials to meet for talks in Paris

Top economic officials from the United States and China are set to convene in Paris, the Treasury Department said Thursday, ahead of President Donald Trump's planned meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in April.

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Noma's star chef quits after claims that he hit and bullied staff

Noma's star chef quits after claims that he hit and bullied staff

Danish superchef Rene Redzepi -- whose Noma restaurant was long regarded as the world's best -- said he was stepping down Thursday after allegations that he abused and bullied staff for years.

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Oil tops $100 as Iran vows to keep Hormuz closed

Oil tops $100 as Iran vows to keep Hormuz closed

Oil prices soared above $100 and stock markets extended losses as Iran's new supreme leader ordered the Strait of Hormuz to be kept closed.

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Israel strikes Beirut after threatening to expand Lebanon operations

Israel strikes Beirut after threatening to expand Lebanon operations

Israel renewed its strikes on Beirut on Thursday, as it threatened to expand operations and seize territory in Lebanon if Hezbollah did not stop its attacks.

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Out with a bang: Morrissey cancels Spain concert over noise

Out with a bang: Morrissey cancels Spain concert over noise

Indie rock star Morrissey cancelled a concert in Spain's Valencia on Thursday because the din from the city's traditional pyrotechnics festival left him "catatonic" with sleep deprivation.

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