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UK urged to tackle ‘dirty money’ after leaked Pandora papers
UK urged to tackle ‘dirty money’ after leaked Pandora papers

The British government is facing calls to tighten up defenses against “dirty money” after a leak of offshore data showed how London, in particular, is the venue of choice for some of the world’s richest and most powerful people to conceal their cash...

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Oct 05, 2021
Arizona: ‘Our first day of freedom on American soil’
Arizona: ‘Our first day of freedom on American soil’

Adrian Meza and his family from Nicaragua have just been released from detention by US border officials. Read More

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Oct 05, 2021
Kraken center Yanni Gourde no longer wearing red ‘no-contact’ sweater in practice
Kraken center Yanni Gourde no longer wearing red ‘no-contact’ sweater in practice

Kraken center Yanni Gourde is recovering from July shoulder surgery, and he requested that some restrictions be eased. He apparently was getting tired of the “no-contact” treatment during practice and is ready to crank things up a notch. Read More

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Oct 05, 2021
Japan’s Kishida, Biden agree to cooperate on China, N Korea
Japan’s Kishida, Biden agree to cooperate on China, N Korea

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida held his first talks as Japanese leader with President Joe Biden and confirmed to strengthen their security alliance and cooperate in regional security in the face of growing challenges from China and North Korea Read Mor...

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Oct 05, 2021
New Australian state leader sticks to lockdown timetable
New Australian state leader sticks to lockdown timetable

The new government leader of Australia’s most populous state says he will stick with a timetable of starting to reopen New South Wales next week Read More

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Oct 05, 2021
Bernard Tapie, French business and sports tycoon trailed by scandal, dies at 78
Bernard Tapie, French business and sports tycoon trailed by scandal, dies at 78

He built the soccer club Olympique de Marseille into a European champion but spent six months in prison for his role in a match-rigging scheme. Read More

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Oct 05, 2021
Kiffin apologizes for ‘get the popcorn ready’ interview
Kiffin apologizes for ‘get the popcorn ready’ interview

Mississippi coach Lane Kiffin has apologized for his abbreviated live pre-game interview with CBS Read More

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Oct 05, 2021
A capsule look at the Yankees-Red Sox playoff game
A capsule look at the Yankees-Red Sox playoff game

A capsule look at the American League wild-card game between the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on Tuesday night Read More

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Oct 05, 2021
Orioles endure 110-loss season, have ‘lot of work to do’
Orioles endure 110-loss season, have ‘lot of work to do’

A look around the AL East reveals the daunting path ahead for the rebuilding Baltimore Orioles Read More

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Oct 05, 2021
Dorrell apologizes to cameraman, team for on-field incident
Dorrell apologizes to cameraman, team for on-field incident

Karl Dorrell said he needs to have “better composure” after losing his cool and pushing a photojournalist’s camera on his way off the field following a loss to Southern California Read More

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