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Architect of Mexico's drug war convicted in US of trafficking
Architect of Mexico's drug war convicted in US of trafficking

A once-powerful Mexican government minister was convicted by a US jury Tuesday of aiding the very drug smuggling he was tasked with cracking down on.

February 21, 2023

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Putin hurts arms control but nuclear risk remote: experts
Putin hurts arms control but nuclear risk remote: experts

Russia's step back from a key arms control treaty is a blow to efforts to cap nuclear stockpiles, but does not immediately heighten the risk of nuclear war, experts said Tuesday.

February 21, 2023

US Supreme Court treads carefully on landmark tech law
US Supreme Court treads carefully on landmark tech law

The US Supreme Court on Tuesday heard arguments in a landmark case that could transform the internet by scrapping decades-old legal protections for tech companies, but gave no indication that a clear majority would opt to rework the law.

February 21, 2023

Wagner chief accuses Russia's military leaders of 'treason'
Wagner chief accuses Russia's military leaders of 'treason'

The head of Russia's Wagner mercenary outfit on Tuesday accused Moscow's military chiefs of refusing to supply the group with munitions and seeking to destroy it, saying this amounted to "treason".

February 21, 2023

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Wales boss Gatland confident Six Nations game will go ahead despite 'genuine' strike threat
Wales boss Gatland confident Six Nations game will go ahead despite 'genuine' strike threat

Wales coach Warren Gatland is confident Saturday's strike-threatened Six Nations clash against England in Cardiff will go ahead despite what he said was a "genuine threat" of a players' strike.

February 21, 2023

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NBA Nets sign Vaughn to multi-year coaching extension
NBA Nets sign Vaughn to multi-year coaching extension

After trading away superstars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, the NBA's Brooklyn Nets announced on Tuesday they have agreed on a multi-year contract extension with coach Jacque Vaughn.

February 21, 2023