Roberts 'fool' to rejoin Blues - JPR http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales and Lions great JPR Williams says Welsh regional rugby is a "disaster" and Jamie Roberts would be unwise to rejoin Cardiff Blues.

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Who needs what in Pro12 title race? http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Home advantage in the play-offs and European places still up for grabs as Pro12 enters final month of the season.

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London Scottish v Worcester http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester will be without Chris Pennell and Max Stelling for the Championship play-off semi-final first leg at London Scottish.

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Smith eyes World Cup after Jones tip http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ospreys and Wales prop Nicky Smith sets his sights on the World Cup after a breakthrough season - and praise from Adam Jones

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Myhill signs fresh Scarlets deal http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Wales Under-20 hooker and captain Kirby Myhill signs a fresh Scarlets deal ahead of the 2015-16 season.

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Edinburgh v Gloucester (Fri) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Edinburgh take on Gloucester in Friday's European Challenge Cup final at Twickenham Stoop (19:45 BST).

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Sturgess agrees one-year Exeter deal http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter Chiefs prop Brett Sturgess has agreed a new one-year contract to take him into his ninth season at the club.

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VIDEO: Scrum V's Euro clash: Halfpenny v Davies http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scrum V previews the Champions Cup final between Leigh Halfpenny's Toulon and Jonathan Davies' Clermont Auvergne.

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VIDEO: Highlights: NG Dragons 10-29 Scarlets http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scrum V highlights of Scarlets' crucial Pro12 win over Newport Gwent Dragons at the Millennium Stadium.

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VIDEO: Highlights: Cardiff Blues 23-31 Ospreys http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scrum V highlights of Ospreys' crucial Pro12 win over Cardiff Blues at the Millennium Stadium.

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VIDEO: Henderson hails 'massive' Ulster win http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Man of the match Iain Henderson says Ulster's breakdown work was key to their impressive 26-10 Pro12 win over Leinster at Kingspan Stadium.

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VIDEO: Scrum V: Scarlets for the chop? http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scrum V tests the Scarlets' kitchen skills in a tasty challenge

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Laidlaw 'right' to leave Edinburgh http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scrum-half Greig Laidlaw stands by his decision to leave Edinburgh for Gloucester ahead of Friday's European Challenge Cup final.

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Phillips regrets letting down mother http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales veteran Mike Phillips admits facing his mother after off-field incidents has been the "worst" aspect of his 93-cap career.

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Hooker Cronin sidelined for 12 weeks http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland and Leinster hooker Sean Cronin is expected to be out for three months following shoulder surgery.

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Vunipola brothers commit to Saracens http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England internationals Billy and Mako Vunipola sign "multi-year" contract extensions with Premiership club Saracens.

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London Welsh sign half-back pair http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

London Welsh continue re-building their squad for next season with the signings of half-backs Joe Carlisle and Josh Davies.

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Armitage absence would be 'cop-out' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Drew Mitchell says not picking Steffon Armitage in England's World Cup squad over fears it would harm morale would be a "cop-out".

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McInally signs new Edinburgh deal http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Stuart McInally secures an extended stay with Edinburgh after his conversion from the back row to hooker.

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Cockerill admits to 'tough' season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester Tigers director of rugby Richard Cockerill says their top-four spot is deserved, despite a "tough" season.

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Boss Mallinder eyes home semi-final http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton Saints boss Jim Mallinder has said his side's focus is now on clinching a home semi-final after their top-of-the-table victory over Saracens.

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Warriors sign Johnson and Peterson http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow Warriors sign Australian centre Sam Johnson and USA international lock Greg Peterson on two-year deals.

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Phillips ponders Racing extension http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Mike Phillips says "there's been a bit of chat" about him remaining at Racing Metro beyond the end of his current deal.

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Quartet to sign for London Welsh http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

London Welsh sign Kieran Murphy from Brive, Jersey's Ryan Hodson, Gus Jones from Wasps and Bath's Will Skuse.

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Nottingham sign four from Plymouth http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Championship side Nottingham Rugby announce the signings of four players from recently relegated Plymouth Albion.

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Edinburgh ready for 'huge' final http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Edinburgh prop Alasdair Dickinson plays up the importance of Friday's European Challenge Cup final against Gloucester.

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Quins offer Roberts 'highest level' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Joining Harlequins would be a good move for Wales and Lions centre Jamie Roberts, says former Wales lock Gareth Llewellyn.

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Gloucester fined for ineligible player http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gloucester are fined and handed a two-point suspended points deduction for using an ineligible player in a Premiership match.

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Scarlets prop John signs new deal http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Veteran loose-head prop Phil John signs a contract extension to remain with Scarlets for the 2015-16 season.

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Faletau 'minded' to stay in Wales http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

WRU chairman Gareth Davies says talks over a dual contract are continuing with Wales and Lions number eight Taulupe Faletau.

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League form will mean nothing - Ryan http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors' director of rugby Dean Ryan says league positions will mean nothing against London Scottish in the Championship play-offs.

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Baxter wary of Premiership expansion http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter warns Premiership clubs must be "morally correct" when it comes to expanding the league.

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Welsh youngsters make World Cup case http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Eli Walker, Nicky Smith, Rhys Patchell, James Davies and Hallam Amos are tipped to win a Wales squad place for the World Cup.

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Wasps 'to become richest rugby club' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wasps announce plans for a £35m bond and say they are on course to become the richest rugby club in the world.

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Ospreys' Tandy targets Pro12 final http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ospreys boss Steve Tandy is not satisfied with reaching the Pro12 play-offs - he wants them to go all the way to the final.

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Jersey's Hodson to join London Welsh http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jersey flanker Ryan Hodson confirms he is to join London Welsh next season.

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AUDIO: Humphreys on Gloucester v Newcastle http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gloucester director of rugby David Humphreys talks to BBC Radio Gloucestershire after Saturday's 42-40 win over Newcastle.

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No World Cup fear for injured Marler http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England prop Joe Marler will miss the end of the season, but the Harlequins captain's shoulder injury is not a long-term one.

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Munster 30-19 Treviso http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Munster stay on course for a home semi-final in the Pro12 as they earn a bonus-point win over Treviso at Musgrave Park.

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VIDEO: Ulster power to Pro12 win over Leinster http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster boost their chances of having a home semi-final in the Pro12 by beating holders Leinster 26-10.

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Ulster 26-10 Leinster http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster pull off a superb 26-10 win over champions Leinster to stay on course for a home semi-final in the Pro12.

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Connacht v Glasgow Warriors (Sat) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jonny Gray will captain Glasgow for the first time as they take on Connacht in Galway in a crucial Pro12 encounter.

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Judgement Day 'made for Priestland' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets coach Wayne Pivac says their match against Dragons is a chance for Rhys Priestland to impress Wales boss Warren Gatland.

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Leicester v London Welsh (Sat) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Leicester host London Welsh in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Welford Road (15:00 BST).

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Northampton Saints v Saracens (Sat) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Northampton Saints host Saracens in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Stadium: MK (15:15 BST).

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Australia's Cooper to join Toulon http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Toulon reach an agreement to sign Australia fly-half Quade Cooper on a two-year deal, with the 27-year-old to join this summer.

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Sale v Harlequins (Sat) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Sale host Harlequins in Saturday's Premiership fixture at AJ Bell Stadium (14:00 BST).

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Wasps v Exeter (Sun) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Wasps host Exeter Chiefs in Sunday's Premiership fixture at Ricoh Arena (14:00 BST).

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Gloucester v Newcastle (Sat) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Gloucester host Newcastle Falcons in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Kingsholm (15:00 BST).

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Worcester Warriors v Bristol (Sat) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors host title rivals Bristol on the final day of the regular Championship season at Sixways.

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Blues can use Roberts cash on others http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jamie Roberts moving to Harlequins would not be "the worst thing" that could happen to Cardiff Blues, says Nigel Davies.

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Cardiff Blues v Ospreys (Sat) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Preview and team news ahead of Cardiff Blues and Ospreys' Pro12 Judgement Day match at the Millennium Stadium.

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Dragons v Scarlets (Sat) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Rynard Landman returns from a ban to lead Dragons as they and Scarlets each make six changes for Saturday's Judgement Day clash.

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London Welsh complete triple signing http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

London Welsh sign Guy Armitage, Josh Drauniniu and Martyn Thomas for next season in the Championship.

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Wray signs new Saracens contract http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens back-row forward Jackson Wray signs a new long-term contract with the Premiership club.

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Gloucester to face RFU hearing http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership club Gloucester are to face a Rugby Football Union hearing for fielding an unregistered player.

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Personality clash harmed me - Byrne http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Retiring former Test full-back Lee Byrne says he could have made more Wales appearances but for a "clash of personalities".

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Rugby star who died at Gallipoli http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton Saints and England rugby union full-back Ben Foden follows in the footsteps of former Saint, British Lion and Gallipoli war hero Blair Swannell.

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Edinburgh v Zebre (Fri) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

An injury to Jack Cuthbert gives Tom Brown the chance to shine for Edinburgh against Zebre in the Pro12 on Friday.

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Bath v London Irish (Fri) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Bath host London Irish in Friday's Premiership fixture at The Recreation Ground (19:45 BST).

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Ball aims to 'grab back' Wales shirt http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets lock Jake Ball wants to reclaim his Wales starting place after losing it to Luke Charteris in the Six Nations.

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Harlequins keen to recruit Roberts http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins director of rugby Conor O'Shea says signing Wales centre Jamie Roberts would be a "big statement" by the club.

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American running Glasgow Warriors http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Meet the softly spoken American pulling the strings at Scotstoun, and orchestrating Glasgow Warriors' summer of change.

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Warburton's 'stern' words for Blues http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cardiff Blues caretaker coach Dale McIntosh says Sam Warburton has had "stern words" with his team-mates.

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Chiefs games are knockout - Baxter http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter says their last three Premiership matches are similar to knockout games

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Scrap overseas rule, says Woodward http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England should abandon their policy of only selecting domestic-based players, says former national team coach Sir Clive Woodward.

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Shoulder injury forces Byrne to quit http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ex-Wales full-back Lee Byrne is forced into retirement after failing to overcome a shoulder injury, say Newport Gwent Dragons.

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VIDEO: England stars take crossbar challenge http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England football and rugby union internationals Gary Cahill, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, George Ford & Jack Nowell take part in a crossbar challenge.

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Williams ready to leave hospital http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales and Cardiff Blues centre Owen Williams will be discharged from hospital, 10 months after suffering a spinal injury

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Is Judgement Day Walker's chance? http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Warren Gatland may have put paid to Osprey Eli Walker's hopes of playing "just another game" against Blues on Judgement Day.

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Young backs England selection policy http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wasps' Dai Young backs England policy on overseas Test players, and says failing to do the same has "wrecked" Welsh regions.

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Armitage out of European Cup final http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Toulon's Delon Armitage will miss the European Champions Cup final against Clermont after fracturing his hand.

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Barritt extends Saracens contract http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England centre Brad Barritt becomes the latest player to renew his contract with Premiership side Saracens.

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Barkley happy to sign new Welsh deal http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Fly-half Olly Barkley says he signed a new deal at London Welsh as leaving the relegated club would feel like a failure.

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Ross to join Warriors coaching staff http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

London Welsh assistant coach and former Scotland international Gordon Ross joins the Worcester Warriors coaching staff.

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'Judgement Day to become a sell out' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Newport Gwent Dragons director Lyn Jones says future tickets for Welsh Rugby's Judgement Day matches will be hard to get.

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Selection tweak boosts Aussie hopes http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales and England could face Matt Giteau and Drew Mitchell at the World Cup after Australia change their selection policy.

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School rugby plan 'too dangerous' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

A government drive to increase participation in rugby within English schools risks children getting hurt, doctors warn.

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Brown 'might miss rest of season' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins' England full-back Mike Brown might not play again this season because of concussion, says Quins boss Conor O'Shea.

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'Albion can make instant return' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Plymouth Albion captain Declan Cusack believes they can emulate Doncaster's instant return to the Championship next season.

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Farrell signs new Saracens deal http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England fly-half Owen Farrell signs a new long-term contract with Premiership high-flyers Saracens.

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Leicester sign Kiwi lock Fitzgerald http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership side Leicester Tigers agree a move to sign lock Mike Fitzgerald from New Zealand Super Rugby club Chiefs.

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Coach Holley signs new Bristol deal http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bristol first-team coach Sean Holley puts pen to paper on a new contract with the Championship high-flyers.

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Obama to host Tunisia's Essebsi at the White House in May http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S President Barack Obama and Tunisian President Beji Caid Essebsi will meet in Washington next month to discuss security and economic issues following Tunisia's elections last year, the White House said in a statement on Monday.

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Cup final 'lifts Gloucester spirits' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Reaching the European Challenge Cup final will "lift Gloucester's spirits", according to winger Jonny May.

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French, Syrian intelligence agents in contact: Assad on French TV http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

PARIS (Reuters) - Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has told French television the intelligence services of his country are in contact with their counterparts in France, which has severed diplomatic ties with Assad and insists he must leave power.

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I'm staying at Bayern - Guardiola http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Pep Guardiola insists he will see out the remaining year of his Bayern Munich contract, despite being linked with Man City.

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U.S. pair accused in Bali suitcase murder may hear verdicts Tuesday http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

JAKARTA (Reuters) - An Indonesian court is expected to deliver its verdicts on Tuesday on a U.S. couple accused in connection with the gruesome murder of an American woman whose body was stuffed into a suitcase on the resort island of Bali.

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Truce tenuous as Ukraine leader tackles economy, oligarchs http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

KIEV (Reuters) - President Petro Poroshenko is using the breathing space from a ceasefire with separatists to push reforms and rein in super-rich 'oligarchs' whose influence he says must be curbed for Ukraine to have a future in Europe.

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Japan's Abe says ready to meet China's Xi at Jakarta conference http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Monday that he was ready to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of an Asian-African summit in Jakarta this week if the chance arises.

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Erdogan divides Turkish women with approach to tackling violence http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

ISTANBUL/ANKARA (Reuters) - When 20-year-old Ozgecan Aslan was stabbed and beaten to death after trying to fight off a man bent on raping her on a minibus, Turkey's president called violence against women the country's "bleeding wound".

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Russia defends visit to Norwegian island despite sanctions http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia said on Monday its deputy prime minister had every right to visit a Norwegian island despite travel restrictions imposed on him over Ukraine, dismissing Oslo's condemnation of the trip.

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Rugby player, 25, dies making tackle http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Nick Tooth, a 25-year-old fly-half, dies after suffering a head injury while making a tackle in an Australian club match.

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Exiles sign Saracens forward Sheriff http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

London Irish sign former Ireland Under-20 second row forward Eoin Sheriff from Saracens.

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Tigers confirm Betham signing http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership side Leicester Tigers confirm they have signed versatile Australia international back Peter Betham.

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Draft security law raises concerns about rights in new Tunisia http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

TUNIS (Reuters) - Tunisian political parties and unions have criticized a draft security law draft, saying it could harm freedom of expression and other rights in Tunisia four years after an uprising that ushered in democracy.

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