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Greek PM says tolls for ships to cross Hormuz would be unacceptable, a risk to freedom of navigation

ATHENS, April 8 - Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Wednesday it would be unacceptable for ships to have to pay a fee to cross the Strait of Hormuz as Iran has suggested, and such a move would set a dangerous precedent for freedom of navigation. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Fury wants British heavyweight clash with Joshua after comeback fight

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Red-hot PSG beat Liverpool 2-0 in quarter-final first leg

PARIS, April 8 : Holders Paris St Germain were a cut above Liverpool as goals by Desire Doue and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia spurred them to an easy 2-0 home win in their Champions League quarter-final first leg on Wednesday.Doue and Kvaratskhelia struck either side of halftime to give Luis Enrique’s side a solid

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Toney equals Al-Ahli's single season scoring record

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Vance to lead US delegation to Iran talks on Saturday

The US has sent a negotiating team led by Vice President JD Vance to Pakistan for talks with Iran following a temporary ceasefire agreement.

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At the Masters, Augusta National's oak tree is where the golf does its deals

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