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US ups sanctions pressure on Moscow over Ukraine
AFP - 34m ago
The United States on Tuesday warned Moscow of damaging sanctions, including high-tech export curbs, as Russian combat …
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US ratchets up sanctions pressure against Moscow
AFP - 22m ago
The United States on Tuesday warned Moscow of damaging sanctions, including high-tech export curbs, as Russian combat …
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UK's Johnson promises cooperation with police probing 'partygate'
AFP - 2h ago
The threat to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's position deepened on Tuesday, as police said they were …
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Pro-junta rally in Burkina as UN, neighbours condemn coup
AFP - 2h ago
Supporters of Burkina Faso's new junta rallied on Tuesday as the UN, France and the country's neighbours condemned its …
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Game's up: Egyptian arrested for taking footballer's place at exam
AFP - 3h ago
A young Egyptian man scored an own goal by pretending to take a university exam for professional footballer Mostafa …
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Nadal battles stomach pain to reach semis, no stopping Barty
AFP - 5h ago
Rafael Nadal dug deep into his immense reserves of resilience for the second match running to keep his dream of a 21st …
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Pro-junta supporters rally in Burkina as UN condemns coup
AFP - 52m ago
Supporters of Burkina Faso's new ruling junta rallied on Tuesday as France and the UN condemned the West African …
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UK PM promises cooperation with police 'partygate' probe
AFP - 3h ago
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday vowed to cooperate with police in any formal probe into coronavirus …
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Russia launches new military drills as tensions rise over Ukraine
AFP - 2h ago
Russia on Tuesday launched new military exercises near Ukraine and in annexed Crimea as it accused the United States of …
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At least 19 dead after clash, fire at club in Indonesia's West Papua
AFP - 6h ago
At least 19 people have been killed in a clash at a nightclub in Indonesia's West Papua province, police said Tuesday, …
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UK PM's woes deepen with police probe into 'partygate'
AFP - 1h ago
The threat to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's position deepened on Tuesday, as police said they were …
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Pro-junta rally planned in Burkina as UN condemns coup
AFP - 2h ago
Supporters of Burkina Faso's new ruling junta were set to rally on Tuesday as France and the UN condemned the West …
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Russia says US troop alert 'escalating tensions'
AFP - 3h ago
Moscow on Tuesday accused the United States of ratcheting up tensions over Ukraine after Washington put several thousand …
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Nadal battles stomach pain to reach semis, Keys ousts Krejcikova
AFP - 1h ago
Rafael Nadal dug deep into his immense reserves of resilience for the second match running to keep his dream of a 21st …
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North Korea fires two suspected cruise missiles, Seoul says
AFP - 10h ago
North Korea fired two suspected cruise missiles Tuesday, Seoul said, its fifth weapons test this year as Pyongyang …
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VW and Bosch join forces to rev up automated driving
AFP - 2h ago
Car giant Volkswagen and parts supplier Bosch have embarked on an "extensive partnership" to bring automated driving to …
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Eight dead in Africa Cup of Nations Cameroon stadium crush
AFP - 11h ago
Eight people were killed and dozens others injured in a crush outside a Cameroonian football stadium ahead of an Africa …
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At least 18 dead after clash, fire at club in Indonesia's West Papua
AFP - 1h ago
At least 18 people were killed during clashes between two groups at a night club in the town of Sorong in Indonesia's …
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Covid outbreak on ship threatens Tonga aid efforts
AFP - 13h ago
A Covid-19 outbreak on an Australian warship threatened to disrupt Tonga eruption aid efforts Tuesday, as survivors of …
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'Nightmare': Workers, students decry Japan virus entry ban
AFP - 9h ago
Yanita Antoko has been waiting for over a year in Indonesia to join her husband in Japan. She has her papers and has …
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Australian Open to allow 'Where is Peng Shuai?' shirts after backlash
AFP - 13h ago
Fans at the Australian Open can wear "Where is Peng Shuai?" shirts as long as they are peaceful, tournament chief Craig …
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China gives 'Fight Club' new ending where authorities win
AFP - 6h ago
The first rule of Fight Club in China? Don't mention the original ending. The second rule of Fight Club in China? Change …
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At least 18 dead after clash, fire at club in Indonesia's West Papua: police
AFP - 1h ago
At least 18 people were killed during clashes between two groups at a club in the town of Sorong in Indonesia's West …
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Keys unlocks Krejcikova as Nadal edges toward 21 Slams
AFP - 4h ago
Madison Keys continued her impeccable start to the 2022 season with a straight-sets destruction of fourth seed Barbora …
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Eight dead, 50 injured in Africa Cup of Nations Cameroon stadium crush
AFP - 4h ago
Eight people were killed and about 50 injured in a crush outside a Cameroonian football stadium Monday ahead of an …
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US, Europe declare 'unity' against Russia over Ukraine
AFP - 8h ago
President Joe Biden declared "total" unity among Western powers Monday after crisis talks with European leaders on …
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No white smoke in first round of Italy's presidential vote
AFP - 3h ago
Italy's parliament failed to make headway Monday in the first round of voting for a new president, a normally low-stakes …
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Webb telescope reaches final destination, a million miles from Earth
AFP - 7h ago
The James Webb Space Telescope has arrived at its cosmic parking spot a million miles away, bringing it a step closer to …
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Barty, Krejcikova target semi showdown as Nadal edges toward 21 Slams
AFP - 2h ago
Ashleigh Barty and Barbora Krejcikova can stay on course for a high-class semi-final collision, while Rafael Nadal looks …
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Pandemic causing 'nearly insurmountable' education losses globally: UNICEF
AFP - 3h ago
School closures due to the Covid-19 pandemic have caused "nearly insurmountable" losses in education among children …
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US and Iran ready for direct nuclear talks
AFP - 4h ago
Iran for the first time Monday said it was open to direct nuclear negotiations with the United States, which declared …
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US puts troops on alert over Ukraine, Biden calls allies
Jan 24 2022
The United States put 8,500 troops on alert Monday over the growing tension in Ukraine and President Joe Biden called …
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Jihadist fighters holed up with minors in Syria prison
Jan 24 2022
Kurdish forces geared up Monday for an assault on a prison in northeast Syria that Islamic State group fighters stormed …
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Paris Fashion Week opens in mourning for Mugler
Jan 24 2022
The haute couture week in Paris opened under a new cloud of mourning on Monday following the death of French designer …
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Yemen rebels fire missiles at UAE, Saudi Arabia as tensions soar
Jan 24 2022
Yemeni rebels fired missiles at the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia Monday, with the US mobilising to help …
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Soldiers seize power in Burkina Faso
Jan 24 2022
Soldiers in Burkina Faso on Monday announced on state television that they have seized power in the West African country …
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Three killed as Sudanese demand justice for post-coup crackdown victims
Jan 24 2022
Sudanese gathered to demand justice Monday for the scores killed in a months-long crackdown since a military coup -- …
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Bob Dylan sold entire recording catalog to Sony
Jan 24 2022
Bob Dylan sold his entire back catalog of recorded music along with "the rights to multiple future new releases" to Sony …
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Taliban hail Oslo meet as success 'in itself'
Jan 24 2022
On their first visit to Europe since returning to power, the Taliban held landmark talks with Western diplomats in Oslo …
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Biden to talk to European leaders over Ukraine crisis
Jan 24 2022
US President Joe Biden was set to hold talks on Monday with European leaders over the Ukraine crisis, as the EU urged …
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Burkina president 'survives assassination attempt'
Jan 24 2022
Burkina Faso's president has survived an assassination attempt, his party said Monday, with his whereabouts unclear …
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One killed, three wounded in German campus shooting
Jan 24 2022
A gunman stormed a lecture hall at Heidelberg University in southwestern Germany on Monday, killing a young woman and …
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NATO bolsters eastern flank as fears mount over Ukraine crisis
Jan 24 2022
NATO said Monday it was sending jets and ships to bolster its eastern European flank, as the US and EU looked to …
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Four wounded in German lecture hall shooting, gunman dead
Jan 24 2022
A gunman injured four people in a shooting inside a lecture hall at Heidelberg University in southwestern Germany on …
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Tetchy Medvedev fells stubborn Cressy as Sabalenka crashes out
Jan 24 2022
Tetchy title favourite Daniil Medvedev was pushed to the limit before reaching the last eight of the Australian Open on …
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Taliban hold landmark talks with West on food crisis
Jan 24 2022
On their first visit to Europe since returning to power, the Taliban held landmark talks with Western diplomats in Oslo …
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Several wounded in German lecture hall shooting, gunman dead
Jan 24 2022
A gunman injured several people in a shooting inside a lecture hall at Heidelberg University in southwestern Germany on …
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Mutinous soldiers detain Burkina Faso president
Jan 24 2022
The president of Burkina Faso was arrested on Monday and detained by soldiers along with members of his cabinet, …
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NATO bolsters defences as fears mount over Ukraine crisis
Jan 24 2022
NATO said Monday it was sending jets and ships to bolster its eastern European defences, as the US and EU looked to …
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Taliban, Western officials hold landmark talks on food crisis
Jan 24 2022
In their first visit to Europe since returning to power, the Taliban held landmark talks with Western diplomats in Oslo …
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China lifts Xi'an lockdown as Beijing virus fight ramps up
Jan 24 2022
One of China's longest coronavirus lockdowns ended Monday with authorities announcing the lifting of most restrictions …
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Paris Fashion Week returns to yet more mourning
Jan 24 2022
The haute couture week in Paris opened under another cloud of mourning on Monday following the death of designer Thierry …
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Tetchy Medvedev fells stubborn Cressy as Cornet ends Slam hoodoo
Jan 24 2022
Title favourite Daniil Medvedev was pushed to the limit by Maxime Cressy before reaching the last eight of the …
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Taliban, Western officials meet for talks in Oslo
Jan 24 2022
In their first visit to Europe since returning to power, the Taliban began landmark talks with Western diplomats in Oslo …
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Mexican journalist murdered in Tijuana, second in less than a week
Jan 24 2022
A journalist was killed in Tijuana Sunday, the local prosecutor said, the second media worker murdered in less than a …
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US, EU coordinate Russia response as Ukraine tensions rise
Jan 24 2022
Top US diplomat Antony Blinken and European ministers were preparing Monday what they vowed would be a tough response to …
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Yemen rebels fire missiles at UAE and Saudi Arabia as tensions soar
Jan 24 2022
Yemen rebels fired missiles at the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, with coalition forces hitting back by blowing …
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Soldiers seen outside Burkina Faso state TV after mutinies
Jan 24 2022
Hooded soldiers took up positions outside Burkina Faso's state TV in the capital Ouagadougou on Monday, an AFP …
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WeChat denies Australia PM's account was hacked
Jan 24 2022
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison's WeChat account has disappeared, prompting accusations of Chinese …
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Cornet upsets Halep in brutal heat to make Slam quarter on 63rd attempt
Jan 24 2022
Unseeded French veteran Alize Cornet upset Simona Halep at the Australian Open in brutal heat Monday to make her first …
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Yemen missiles downed over UAE capital as tensions soar
Jan 24 2022
Two ballistic missiles fired by Yemeni rebels were intercepted and destroyed over the UAE capital Abu Dhabi on Monday, …
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China accused of interference as Australia PM's WeChat account vanishes
Jan 24 2022
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison's WeChat account has disappeared, prompting accusations of Chinese …
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Fashion designer Thierry Mugler dies aged 73
Jan 24 2022
French designer Thierry Mugler, who reigned over fashion in the 1980s and died on Sunday, was as famous for his …
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Candid Kanye film premieres at Sundance amid editing row
Jan 24 2022
A new Kanye West documentary featuring candid moments from his early life premiered at the Sundance film festival …
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UK court to rule on Assange extradition case
Jan 24 2022
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will learn Monday whether he can appeal to Britain's Supreme Court against a High Court …
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China sends second-largest incursion of jets into Taiwan defence zone
Jan 24 2022
China sent 39 warplanes -- mostly fighter jets -- into Taiwan's air defence zone on Sunday, the island's government …
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China sends largest incursion of jets into Taiwan defence zone in months
Jan 24 2022
China sent 39 warplanes -- mostly fighter jets -- into Taiwan's air defence zone on Sunday, the island's government …
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EU, US seek coordinated response to Russia over Ukraine crisis
Jan 24 2022
The United States has ordered the families of its diplomats to leave Ukraine, as rising fears of a Russian invasion …
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Medvedev loving it as Melbourne quarter-final beckons
Jan 24 2022
Title favourite Daniil Medvedev gets the chance to deepen his new-found love affair with the Australian Open crowd on …
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Messi returns, Ramos scores and PSG cruise
Jan 24 2022
Lionel Messi returned, another marquee signing Sergio Ramos scored as Paris Saint-Germain cruised to a 4-0 victory over …
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Beaten Brady 'day-by-day' over future amid retirement rumours
Jan 24 2022
Tom Brady was non-committal about his future after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were eliminated from the NFL playoffs on …
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US orders departure of its diplomats' families from Kyiv
Jan 24 2022
The United States has ordered the families of its diplomats in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv to leave the country "due to …
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Shots near Burkina president's home as soldiers mutiny over anti-jihadist strategy
Jan 24 2022
Shots were heard late Sunday near the home of Burkina Faso's president after soldiers staged mutinies at several …
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Burkina soldiers mutiny over anti-jihadist strategy
Jan 23 2022
Soldiers in Burkina Faso staged mutinies at several barracks to demand the sacking of the country's military top brass …
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Syria battle between IS, Kurdish forces kills over 135: monitor
Jan 23 2022
The death toll from fighting between US-backed Kurdish forces and Islamic State group jihadists who attacked a prison in …
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Europe could be headed for pandemic 'endgame': WHO
Jan 23 2022
The Omicron variant has moved the Covid-19 pandemic into a new phase and could bring it to an end in Europe, the WHO …
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Taliban, Afghan civil society 'break the ice' in Oslo
Jan 23 2022
Talks in Oslo Sunday between the Taliban and Afghan civil society members served as an "icebreaker", on the eve of their …
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Ukraine to target Russian influence after UK warns of plot
Jan 23 2022
Ukraine vowed to counter destabilising Russian influence over the country's political and economic spheres Sunday after …
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Blinken says has 'no doubts' Germany is resolute on Ukraine
Jan 23 2022
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Sunday he has "no doubts" Germany is maintaining a united front with NATO on …
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Yemen rescuers comb rubble as coalition slammed over prison attack
Jan 23 2022
Yemeni rescue workers searched through rubble for survivors Sunday, two days after an attack on a prison killed at least …
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Cameroon govt says 16 killed in nightclub fire
Jan 23 2022
Cameroon's government said Sunday that 16 people were killed in a fire caused by fireworks in a nightclub in the capital …
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Pumped-up Nadal, home hero Barty march into Melbourne quarters
Jan 23 2022
Rafael Nadal survived an epic 28-minute tiebreak to seal his spot in the quarter-finals of the Australian Open and top …
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Burkina Faso denies coup amid barracks revolt
Jan 23 2022
Gunfire broke out at several army barracks in Burkina Faso on Sunday and internet connections were disrupted, prompting …
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Gunfire at barracks in Burkina Faso, govt denies army takeover
Jan 23 2022
Gunfire broke out at several army barracks in Burkina Faso on Sunday, prompting the government to deny that the military …
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Syria battle between IS, Kurdish forces kills over 120: monitor
Jan 23 2022
A fierce battle raged in Syria for a fourth day Sunday between US-backed Kurdish forces and Islamic State group fighters …
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Portugal begins early voting in snap general election
Jan 23 2022
Early voting began in Portugal on Sunday for a snap general election, with polls showing the incumbent Socialists still …
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Pumped-up Nadal into Melbourne quarters but Zverev sent packing
Jan 23 2022
Rafael Nadal survived a marathon first-set tiebreak to seal his spot in the quarter-finals of the Australian Open on …
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Nadal survives epic tiebreak to power into quarters
Jan 23 2022
Rafael Nadal came out on top of an epic 28-minute opening-set tiebreak in sapping heat to power past Adrian Mannarino …
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Thousands mourn Buddhist monk who brought mindfulness to the West
Jan 23 2022
Thousands of mourners packed a pagoda in Vietnam's Buddhist heartland on Sunday to pay tribute to the late Vietnamese …
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Olympic 'curse' strikes again as Beijing costs mount
Jan 23 2022
The "curse" of Olympic overspending looks set to strike again at the Beijing Games, with stringent Covid measures and …
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'Heating or eating': Britons struggle with rising costs
Jan 23 2022
Nestled amid superstores at a retail park, the Colchester Foodbank in eastern England last year gave out a total of 165 …
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Peru declares environmental emergency on coastal area hit by oil spill
Jan 23 2022
Peru declared an environmental emergency Saturday to battle an oil spill caused by freak waves from a volcanic eruption …
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Djokovic plans 2023 Australian Open return: tournament chief
Jan 23 2022
Novak Djokovic intends to play the Australian Open in 2023, tournament chief Craig Tiley said Sunday while blaming …
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Forget working from home -- why not live in an old office?
Jan 23 2022
Blocks from the White House, an unassuming edifice in downtown Washington that once held offices used by the US …
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Can Anisimova be Barty-pooper? Nadal eyes Zverev quarter-final
Jan 23 2022
Giant-killer Amanda Anisimova, fresh from knocking out defending champion Naomi Osaka, will have world number one …
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Atletico Madrid fight back to stun Valencia, Sevilla held by Celta
Jan 23 2022
Atletico Madrid pulled off an enthralling comeback on Saturday by scoring in the 91st and 93rd minutes to claim a 3-2 …
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New Zealand outbreak forces PM Ardern to scrap wedding plans
Jan 23 2022
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was Sunday forced to call off her own wedding as she tightened Covid-19 …
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UK accuses Moscow of trying to install pro-Russia leader in Ukraine
Jan 23 2022
Britain on Saturday alleged that it had information that Moscow was "looking to install a pro-Russian leader in Kyiv" as …
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Russian, UK defence ministers to meet over Ukraine
Jan 22 2022
Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu has accepted an invitation to meet British counterpart Ben Wallace over the …
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Deadly fighting between IS, Kurdish forces in Syria
Jan 22 2022
Fighting raged for a third day Saturday between the Islamic State group and Kurdish forces in Syria after IS attacked a …
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Man City held by Southampton, Rashford lifts Man Utd into fourth
Jan 22 2022
Aymeric Laporte spared Manchester City's blushes as the Premier League leaders were held to a 1-1 draw at Southampton, …
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French adventurer, 75, dies during solo Atlantic row
Jan 22 2022
A 75-year-old Frenchman attempting to row across the Atlantic "to laugh at old age" was found dead in his cabin at sea …
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