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US box office looking good as cinema owners gather: industry chief

US box office looking good as cinema owners gather: industry chief
Firm Masters greens make life hard on golf's finest

Firm Masters greens make life hard on golf's finest
Defending champ McIlroy shares Masters lead after back-nine birdie run Defending champ McIlroy shares Masters lead after back-nine birdie run
After oil, Venezuela opens up mining to private investors

After oil, Venezuela opens up mining to private investors

Venezuela on Thursday threw open the country's vast mineral reserves to private investment, less than three months after rolling back state control over the oil sector, in line with US demands.

Tigers' Meadows in hospital after colliding with teammate

Tigers' Meadows in hospital after colliding with teammate
US to host Israel-Lebanon talks as strikes threaten Iran ceasefire

US to host Israel-Lebanon talks as strikes threaten Iran ceasefire
'Scrappy' McIlroy leans on experience for share of Masters lead 'Scrappy' McIlroy leans on experience for share of Masters lead
Ukraine and Russia will cease fire for Orthodox Easter

Ukraine and Russia will cease fire for Orthodox Easter

Ukraine and Russia will cease fire for the Orthodox Easter holidays, the warring countries' leaders said on Thursday, announcing a rare 32-hour halt in fighting.

Mateta inspires Palace win over Fiorentina in Conference League

Mateta inspires Palace win over Fiorentina in Conference League
Pioneering US hip-hop artist Afrika Bambaataa dies at 68

Pioneering US hip-hop artist Afrika Bambaataa dies at 68
Russia bans Nobel-winning rights group, raids independent newspaper, in one day Russia bans Nobel-winning rights group, raids independent newspaper, in one day
Pentagon denies giving Vatican envoy 'bitter lecture'

Pentagon denies giving Vatican envoy 'bitter lecture'

The Pentagon on Thursday denied a report that the Vatican's US envoy was summoned in January for a "bitter" dressing down over remarks by Pope Leo that were seen as criticizing the Trump administration’s use of military force.

Watkins propels Villa towards Europa League semis, Forest hold Porto

Watkins propels Villa towards Europa League semis, Forest hold Porto
Aston Villa on verge of Europa League semis after beating Bologna

Aston Villa on verge of Europa League semis after beating Bologna
Venezuela police clash with protesters demanding salary rises Venezuela police clash with protesters demanding salary rises
CAF president rejects corruption claims by Senegal

CAF president rejects corruption claims by Senegal

The president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Thursday rejected accusations of corruption by the Senegalese government after the body's shock decision to strip Senegal of its AFCON title and award it to Morocco.

Israel and Lebanon set for ceasefire talks next week, says US official

Israel and Lebanon set for ceasefire talks next week, says US official
US stocks extend gains, shrugging off ceasefire worries

US stocks extend gains, shrugging off ceasefire worries

IMF chief urges nations to 'do no harm' in fiscal response to Iran war IMF chief urges nations to 'do no harm' in fiscal response to Iran war
Sixers' Embiid to have surgery for appendicitis - team

Sixers' Embiid to have surgery for appendicitis - team

Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid has been diagnosed with appendicitis and was scheduled for surgery in Houston on Thursday, the team said hours before their NBA game against the Rockets.

Russian police raid independent Novaya Gazeta outlet, reporter detained

Russian police raid independent Novaya Gazeta outlet, reporter detained
Former heavyweight king Fury adamant 'I've still got it' as Makhmudov awaits

Former heavyweight king Fury adamant 'I've still got it' as Makhmudov awaits
Shipping toll for Hormuz passage sharply divides nations Shipping toll for Hormuz passage sharply divides nations
McIlroy's back-nine birdie run grabs share of Masters lead

McIlroy's back-nine birdie run grabs share of Masters lead

Rory McIlroy reeled off three consecutive back-nine birdies to fire a five-under par 67 and seize a share of the lead in Thursday's opening round of the 90th Masters with top-ranked Scottie Scheffler lurking two adrift.

Melania Trump blasts 'lies' linking her to Epstein

Melania Trump blasts 'lies' linking her to Epstein
'Anxious' Tatum back at Madison Square Garden with NBA East second seed on line

'Anxious' Tatum back at Madison Square Garden with NBA East second seed on line
Strait of Hormuz traffic remains becalmed despite ceasefire Strait of Hormuz traffic remains becalmed despite ceasefire
Melania Trump denies any links to Epstein abuse

Melania Trump denies any links to Epstein abuse

US First Lady Melania Trump on Thursday made a surprise statement denying unspecified allegations about her and Jeffrey Epstein, a scandal that her husband President Donald Trump has long downplayed.

New captain Jones backs England to be Women's Six Nations 'entertainers'

New captain Jones backs England to be Women's Six Nations 'entertainers'
American Airlines targets April 30 return to Venezuela

American Airlines targets April 30 return to Venezuela
Venezuela police tear-gas protesters demanding salary rises Venezuela police tear-gas protesters demanding salary rises
Robertson to leave Liverpool at end of season

Robertson to leave Liverpool at end of season

Andy Robertson will bring down the curtain on his nine-year career at Liverpool at the end of the season, the faltering Premier League champions announced on Thursday.