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Veteran Spanish director Saura dies at 91
Veteran Spanish director Saura dies at 91

Acclaimed Spanish director Carlos Saura, who died on Friday, hit the global spotlight in the 1960s with critiques of Franco's dictatorship, later focusing on films about music and dance, notably flamenco.

February 10, 2023

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Zelensky says Russian athletes at Olympics a 'manifestation of violence'
Zelensky says Russian athletes at Olympics a 'manifestation of violence'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who has called for a boycott of the 2024 Paris Olympics over the possible participation of Russian athletes, said Friday their presence would be a "manifestation of violence."

February 10, 2023

Greeks put politics aside to rush aid to Turkey
Greeks put politics aside to rush aid to Turkey

Aimilia Balta's mother fled Turkey after a vicious war with Greece a century ago but it has not stopped the elderly Greek donating clothes for the thousands left homeless by the deadly earthquake there.

February 10, 2023

England opt for Farrell over Smith at fly-half for Italy Six Nations clash
England opt for Farrell over Smith at fly-half for Italy Six Nations clash

England captain Owen Farrell has replaced the benched Marcus Smith at fly-half for Sunday's Six Nations match against Italy at Twickenham.

February 10, 2023

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Oil rises as Russia cuts output after Western price cap
Oil rises as Russia cuts output after Western price cap

Oil contracts rebounded Friday after Russia slashed its crude output in response to a Western price cap that was imposed on exports after Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

February 10, 2023

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UK sale of Star Wars actor memorabilia dropped after widow's plea
UK sale of Star Wars actor memorabilia dropped after widow's plea

A British auction house on Friday dropped the sale of "Star Wars" memorabilia once owned by actor Peter Mayhew, who played Chewbacca, after a public plea from his widow.

February 10, 2023