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Benedict XVI: 'Rottweiler' who resigned scandal-dogged papacy
Benedict XVI: 'Rottweiler' who resigned scandal-dogged papacy

Benedict XVI, accused of failing to act in German sex abuse cases, was the first pope to resign since the Middle Ages after presiding over a papacy beset by Church infighting and outcry over paedophilia.

January 20, 2022

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'Low IQ': Medvedev takes aim at Melbourne crowd after victory
'Low IQ': Medvedev takes aim at Melbourne crowd after victory

Daniil Medvedev took aim at sections of the raucous Australian Open crowd following his entertaining victory over home hero Nick Kyrgios on Thursday, saying: "They probably have a low IQ."

January 20, 2022

American Airlines suffers loss as Omicron clouds outlook
American Airlines suffers loss as Omicron clouds outlook

American Airlines reported another quarterly loss Thursday after the latest Covid-19 surge dented demand at the end of the year, but said consumers were booking more trips for the spring.

January 20, 2022

Euro ban threatens Wales wing Cuthbert's Six Nations
Euro ban threatens Wales wing Cuthbert's Six Nations

Wales wing Alex Cuthbert has been given a three-week ban for a dangerous tackle during the Ospreys' Europeans Champions Cup clash with Racing 92, tournament organisers announced Thursday.

January 20, 2022

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Google spars with EU activists after Austria data defeat
Google spars with EU activists after Austria data defeat

A years-long saga over tech firms transferring data from Europe to the US re-erupted on Thursday, days after Austrian officials slapped down Google for failing to respect EU privacy rules.

January 20, 2022

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Australian Open chief defends 'optional' Covid tests
Australian Open chief defends 'optional' Covid tests

Australian Open chiefs said Thursday that their Covid measures were working after several players questioned the "optional" testing policy at the Grand Slam.

January 20, 2022