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Roman Polanski to face civil trial in US over alleged 1973 rape

Roman Polanski to face civil trial in US over alleged 1973 rape

French-Polish director Roman Polanski, who fled the US more than four decades ago after being convicted of sexually assaulting a child, will face a civil trial over the alleged rape of another minor years earlier, the woman's lawyer said Tuesday.

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Raya is shootout hero as Arsenal reach Champions League quarters

Raya is shootout hero as Arsenal reach Champions League quarters

David Raya was the hero as Arsenal beat Porto 4-2 on penalties on Tuesday to reach the Champions League quarter-finals for the first time since 2010.

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Raya is penalty hero as Arsenal reach Champions League quarters

Raya is penalty hero as Arsenal reach Champions League quarters

David Raya was the hero as Arsenal beat Porto 4-2 on penalties on Tuesday to reach the Champions League quarter-finals for the first time since 2010.

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Biden sends Ukraine aid as Poles warn of Russia threat

Biden sends Ukraine aid as Poles warn of Russia threat

US President Joe Biden announced on Tuesday a $300 million emergency weapons package to prop up Ukraine while Congress blocks further aid, as Poland's leaders visited the White House to warn of the growing threat from Russia.

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Gunman surrenders after three-hour hostage ordeal on Rio bus

Gunman surrenders after three-hour hostage ordeal on Rio bus

A gunman wounded two people at Rio de Janeiro's main bus station Tuesday and held 17 passengers hostage for three hours before being convinced to surrender, police said.

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Boeing says employees must take 'immediate' action on safety measures

Boeing says employees must take 'immediate' action on safety measures

US aeronautics giant Boeing, facing increased scrutiny after a series of safety incidents and manufacturing issues, is directing employees to take "immediate actions" to improve operations, according to a message the company sent to its workforce Tuesday.

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Navalny ally Leonid Volkov in hospital after attack in Lithuania

Navalny ally Leonid Volkov in hospital after attack in Lithuania

Leonid Volkov, a close ally of late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, was admitted to hospital on Tuesday after being attacked outside his home in Lithuania, local police told AFP.

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Barca edge past Napoli to make Champions League quarters return

Barca edge past Napoli to make Champions League quarters return

Barcelona survived a nervy second half to beat Napoli 3-1 on Tuesday and reach the Champions League quarter-finals 4-2 on aggregate.

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Alcaraz cruises into Indian Wells quarter-finals

Alcaraz cruises into Indian Wells quarter-finals

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz sailed into the quarter-finals of the ATP-WTA Indian Wells Masters on Tuesday as he took revenge on Fabian Marozsan with a 6-3, 6-3 victory.

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Navalny ally Leonid Volkov attacked outside home in Lithuania

Navalny ally Leonid Volkov attacked outside home in Lithuania

Leonid Volkov, a close ally of late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, was attacked outside his home in Lithuania on Tuesday, independent Russian media outlets and Navalny's spokeswoman said.

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