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Bruges (Belgium) (AFP) – Gustaf Nilsson shot Club Brugge to a 2-1 win over Atalanta on Wednesday with a controversial penalty in stoppage time to boost the Belgians’ chances of reaching the last 16 of the Champions League.

London (AFP) – England wing Ollie Sleightholme believes a dramatic Six Nations win over France has renewed the team’s faith in its own ability.

United Nations (United States) (AFP) – The United Nations envoy for Syria on Wednesday called on its new authorities to prevent a “cycle of retribution and revenge” after the overthrow of the brutal rule of Bashar al-Assad.

New York (AFP) – Chevron will cut 15 to 20 percent of its workforce as part of a reorganization to save money and to position the oil giant for the long-term, the company said Wednesday.

Washington (AFP) – US President Donald Trump committed Wednesday to announcing “reciprocal tariffs” on other countries, saying he could sign an order for them within a day, a move that could open new fronts in a trade war.

London (AFP) – A new civil claim alleging sexual abuse against Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey was filed on Wednesday at London’s High Court, the legal team representing the accuser confirmed to AFP.

Amman (AFP) – Jordan’s King Abdullah II was visibly uncomfortable as he sat across from US President Donald Trump and discussed the fate of over two million Palestinians in Gaza.

London (AFP) – World heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk said Wednesday he intends to take on two more fights before heading into retirement.

Toronto (Canada) (AFP) – When Shale Tobe heard President Donald Trump planned to impose tariffs on Canadian steel, a product that has supported his family for decades, he was in New York on holiday, “spending money down in the US.”

Ahmedabad (India) (AFP) – Jasprit Bumrah’s absence from India’s Champions Trophy team will be an opportunity for “world-class” Mohammed Shami and other fast bowlers, coach Gautam Gambhir said Wednesday.