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Washington (AFP) – The United States on Friday announced the approval of the sale of more than $7.4 billion in bombs, missiles and related equipment to Israel, which has used American-made weapons to devastating effect during the war in Gaza.

Munich (Germany) (AFP) – Harry Kane said he was still “improving” after scoring two penalties as Bayern Munich beat Werder Bremen 3-0 on Friday to go nine points clear of Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga.

New Orleans (AFP) – Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham is fighting to face the Kansas City Chiefs in Sunday’s Super Bowl despite being out injured since November.

Paris (AFP) – Coach Luis Enrique has signed a two-year extension to his deal with Paris Saint-Germain, while a handful of players including Moroccan star Achraf Hakimi have also extended their contracts in the French capital, the Ligue 1 leaders announced on Friday.

Washington (AFP) – US President Donald Trump said Friday that Japan’s Nippon Steel will make a major investment in US Steel, but will no longer attempt to take over the troubled company.

San Francisco (AFP) – Milwaukee’s Damian Lillard will try to complete a three-peat in next week’s NBA All-Star Game 3-point Contest, the league announced Friday, while two French stars seek a Skills Challenge title.

Sao Paulo (AFP) – Brazil on Friday received a second plane of migrants deported from the United States, after a row between the countries last month over the treatment of a first group of people, who arrived cuffed and shackled.

New Orleans (AFP) – It is not uncommon to hear NFL players give “all glory to God” in their post-game television interviews before commenting on a touchdown pass but when it comes to Sunday’s Super Bowl, the Christian commitments of both teams are anything but casual.

London (AFP) – Prosecutors in the trial of Chelsea and Australia striker Sam Kerr, who called a police officer “stupid and white”, have asked the jury if perceptions would be different had she said “stupid and black”.