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Lakers expect Davis to play key game six against Warriors

Los Angeles (AFP) - Los Angeles Lakers coach Darvin Ham said Thursday that star big man Anthony Davis is showing no signs of concussion and he expects Davis to play Friday when the team tries to close out the Golden State Warriors in the NBA playoffs.

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Red Bulls look for fresh start in Hudson River derby

Miami (AFP) - Newly appointed New York Red Bulls head coach Troy Lesesne faces a baptism of fire with a derby clash against New York City FC awaiting in his first MLS game in charge.

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Disinformation plagues migrants' quest to reach US

Ciudad Juárez (Mexico) (AFP) - Under the intense desert sun, hundreds of migrants crossed the Rio Grande river from Mexico last week following a rumor the United States would let them enter -- victims of another case of disinformation.

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Debt ceiling talks postponed until next week: W.House

Washington (AFP) - Crunch talks between US President Joe Biden and senior Republicans have been postponed until early next week to allow staff to continue working, the White House said in a statement Thursday.

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Bove hands Roma small lead in Europa League semi with Leverkusen

Rome (AFP) - Edoardo Bove fired Roma to a 1-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen in a tight first leg of their Europa League semi-final on Thursday.

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Peru fumigation effort aims to curb dengue outbreak

Lima (AFP) - Health personnel in protective suits are going door to door in Peru, fumigating homes to eradicate mosquitos spreading the dengue-causing virus that has already killed 79 people in the country this year.

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West Ham, FC Basel take control of Europa Conference League semis

London (AFP) - West Ham moved a step closer to a first European final for 47 years as Michail Antonio sealed a 2-1 win over AZ Alkmaar in the Conference League semi-final first leg on Thursday.

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US judge says 18-20 year olds have right to buy handguns

Washington (AFP) - A US District Court judge has declared unconstitutional federal laws banning handgun sales by licensed dealers to people under 21 years of age, saying anyone over 18 should have that right.

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Top US, China officials meet in Vienna for 'candid' talks

Washington (AFP) - US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi met in Vienna this week, Washington and Beijing announced Thursday, as the two powers seek to maintain communication amid soaring tensions, especially over Taiwan.

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Roma edge Leverkusen in Europa League semi-final first leg

Rome (AFP) - Edoardo Bove fired Roma to a 1-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen in a tight first leg of their Europa League semi-final on Thursday.

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Gatti snatches Juve late draw against Sevilla in Europa League semi

Turin (Italy) (AFP) - Federico Gatti headed home in the 97th minute to earn Juventus a 1-1 draw against Sevilla in their Europa League semi-final first leg on Thursday.

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US moves to curb power plant emissions

Washington (AFP) - President Joe Biden's administration on Thursday announced sweeping plans to curb planet-warming emissions from the nation's power stations, as part of the United States' efforts to combat the climate crisis.

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YouTuber who staged plane crash faces up to 20 years jail

Los Angeles (AFP) - A YouTuber pilot who bailed out midair and deliberately sent his plane crashing into the ground could be jailed up to 20 years after agreeing to plead guilty to obstructing a US investigation, authorities said Thursday.

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Iraq to resume Kurdish oil exports to Turkey Saturday: statement

Baghdad (AFP) - Iraq's oil minister said Thursday that crude exports from the autonomous Kurdistan region to Turkey would resume on Saturday, hours after a deal was finalised following years of dispute.

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Djokovic 'feels good' after injury as Sabalenka crashes in Rome

Rome (AFP) - Novak Djokovic said Thursday that Carlos Alcaraz is the man to beat at the Italian Open, but reassured fans that he "feels good" after his recent elbow injury.

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How to cover Trump? CNN on defensive as media wring hands -- again

New York (AFP) - Donald Trump's airing of falsehoods and insults in a prime-time CNN appearance triggered a deluge of criticism of the network, as media organizations once again grapple with how to cover the rule-breaking Republican seeking to win back the White House.

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'We're here to work, man': Odd jobs offer livelihood after crossing US border

Brownsville (United States) (AFP) - Two days after being admitted into the United States, Roberto Martinez and Javier Liendo are already taking on odd jobs, repairing walls and washing cars.

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MLS player Alves suspended as part of Brazil gambling probe

Miami (AFP) - Colorado Rapids' Brazilian winger Max Alves has been suspended and placed on paid administrative leave while he faces an investigation into unlawful sports gambling, part of a wider probe that has rocked Brazilian football.

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29 Palestinians killed, one fatality in Israel as violence escalates

Gaza City (Palestinian Territories) (AFP) - Israel and Gaza militants traded heavy fire Thursday, the third day of the worst escalation of violence in months, which has killed 29 people in the blockaded Palestinian enclave and one in Israel.

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Go Warriors! Go Lakers! VP Harris, husband split over NBA series

Washington (AFP) - It's a White House divided -- not over politics but the NBA playoffs as Vice President Kamala Harris cheers on the Golden State Warriors and her husband Doug Emhoff backs the Los Angeles Lakers.

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Midnight change to US migrant rules sows border confusion

El Paso (United States) (AFP) - Pandemic-era controls barring migrants from claiming US asylum expire Thursday night amid fears of chaos at the Mexican border, with a tough new policy spelling uncertainty for thousands seeking refuge in America.

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Djokovic 'feels good' after injury, hails Alcaraz as 'man to beat'

Rome (AFP) - Novak Djokovic said Thursday that Carlos Alcaraz is the man to beat at the Italian Open, but reassured fans that he "feels good" after his recent elbow injury.

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Noh fires 60 to grab PGA lead despite broken driver head

Washington (AFP) - South Korea's Noh Seung-yul grabbed the clubhouse lead with an 11-under par 60 in Thursday's opening round of the PGA Byron Nelson tournament, matching the event's 18-hole record.

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US seizes 13 Hezbollah web domains

Washington (AFP) - The US Justice Department announced Thursday it had seized 13 web domains controlled by Lebanon's Hezbollah, saying they were operated by sanctioned individuals and groups but using US internet registries.

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Pigs notch animal cruelty win at US Supreme Court

Washington (AFP) - The US Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a California animal cruelty law that bans the sale in America's most-populous state of pork from pigs raised in confined conditions.

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