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India's Sindhu backs monkey measures as badminton worlds set to open
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Hurricane Lala brushes past Hawaii's Big Island, bringing heavy rain
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Mass drone attack on Moscow as Russian strikes kill three in Ukraine
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'Something we dreamed of': Bangladesh celebrates historic cricket win
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Djokovic feels the heat in Cincinnati defeat, Zverev wins all-nighter
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Rain holds up India on day two of Sri Lanka Test
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Pallister stuns Ledecky in Pan Pacs 800m free as two world records carry Douglass to gold
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The Ukrainian social media channels tracking Russian missiles
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Rampant Bangladesh make history with first-ever Test win in Australia
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Disney offers fans an escapist bubble at D23 event
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UK's media-savvy PM Burnham shifts messaging to TikTok, podcasts
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Thousands await aid after deadly Indonesian quake
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Gay badminton star Gilmour urges progress on LGBTQ rights in Asia
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Chinese ship sets off for Europe through Arctic, halving travel time
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Pallister takes down Ledecky in Pan Pacs 800m freestyle
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Bangladesh on verge of historic win in Australia as Mehidy takes five
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Douglass breaks 50m free world record again to claim Pan Pacs gold
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Messi sees penalty saved as Nashville routs Inter Miami in MLS
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As Opel turns to Chinese partners, its hometown frets about the future
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Heat is on as German winegrowers struggle to protect vines
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Mehidy takes three as Bangladesh close on historic win in Australia
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Hope fades for finding survivors of Colombia quake as rescued woman dies
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Hope fades for finding surivivors of Colombia quake as rescued woman dies
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Japan aims for the moons of Mars
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Hurricane Lala dumps heavy rain on Hawaii
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'People could get hurt': Conservationists decry AI wildlife visuals
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Jaded voters, same old choices: Brazil kicks off election campaign
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'Another chance to live': Flores residents recall quake panic
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'Everyone lives in fear': Yemenis worry about return to all-out war
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Rivers among nine inducted into Basketball Hall of Fame
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Cardinals' Baez bashes record three homers in MLB debut
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No.1 Scheffler leads by two at PGA St. Jude playoff event
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Djokovic feels the heat in Cincinnati opening defeat
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Rennie confident Jordan, Roigard will be fit to face Springboks
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Hunt bags third Euro gold, Diaz shines in triple jump
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PSG sign Belgian winger Godts from Ajax
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Depleted Djokovic falls in Cincinnati Masters opener
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Nillessen claims shock European 1,500m gold
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Lala, now a hurricane, dumps heavy rain on Hawaii
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Taylor scores two tries in winning debut as New Zealand captain
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American Kate Douglass reclaims 50m freestyle world record
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England defender Spence leaves Spurs for Inter Milan
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Kit confusion disrupts Newcastle friendly against Leverkusen
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Moore double leads Spurs to 3-0 friendly win over Hoffenheim
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Marchand wins first Euros gold as Liebmann breaks 1500m free world record
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Man Utd beaten by former boss Amorim's AC Milan in friendly finale
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Zambia's vote marred by intimidation, counting pause: observers
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Villagers evacuate as Belgium battles record wildfire
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Marchand wins 200m butterfly for first Euros gold
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Despite booming economy, young Moroccans still dream of Europe
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Japanese publishers to sue US firm over manga piracy
Four major Japanese manga publishers said Monday they will sue a US company accused of hosting servers for a piracy site, in the latest offensive against illegal copies of their graphic novels.
Ryanair slashes losses but Omicron hit winter bookings
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Ukraine crisis adds to inflation jitters as ECB meets
Soaring inflation will be in focus when European Central Bank governors meet on Thursday, as the threat of war in Ukraine risked further fuelling already sky-high energy prices in the region.
Ukraine tensions jumble up Germany's energy puzzle
Rising tensions with Moscow over Ukraine have exposed Germany's problematic dependence on Russian gas, inflaming an already heated debate over soaring energy prices.
Top oil producers to meet amid record crude prices
The world's top oil-producing countries will meet on Wednesday to discuss a further increase in output, while crude prices have reached seven-year highs rattled by geopolitical tensions.
Game of stones: Scottish island sweeps up Olympic curling
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Second Macau junket boss arrested as crackdown expands
The head of Macau's second largest junket group has been arrested by the city's police, as authorities tighten the leash on the gambling hub's multi-billion-dollar industry.
Most Asian markets rise in thinned trade after Wall St rally
Most Asian markets rose Monday after a late afternoon rally on Wall Street capped a volatile week for global equities, though traders remained nervous about the Federal Reserve's plan to hike interest rates as it battles surging inflation.
Weekend-long Canada anti-vax protest riles Ottawa
A "Freedom Convoy" of trucks joined by thousands of demonstrators brought Ottawa to a virtual standstill for a second day Sunday to protest Canada's vaccine mandates, as other sympathetic truckers blocked a border highway into the United States.
Foreign journalists in China facing 'unprecedented' pressure: media group
Threats of legal action, online troll campaigns and dwindling numbers after the expulsion of colleagues -- foreign journalists in China are facing "unprecedented hurdles" from efforts to discredit independent reporting, a press group said Monday.
Canada anti-vax protest continues as vandals spark anger
Truckers and thousands of sympathizers blocked Ottawa streets for a second day Sunday to protest Canada's vaccine mandates, as reports of vandalism and harassment by some demonstrators sent tempers flaring.
Portugal's Socialists win election marked by far right gains: exit polls
Portugal's ruling Socialists won Sunday's early election by a wide margin but may still fall short of an outright majority while the far right made huge gains, exit polls showed.
US, UK ramp up sanctions pressure on Russia over Ukraine
The United States and Britain on Sunday flagged new and "devastating" economic sanctions against Russia, as Washington and its NATO allies step up efforts to deter any invasion of Ukraine.
China factory activity edges down in January amid Covid outbreaks
Factory activity in China edged down in January, official figures showed Sunday, but slightly exceeded expectations as businesses struggled with sporadic disruptions due to coronavirus outbreaks.
Start ups bringing Pakistan's farming into digital age
Agriculture entrepreneurs are bringing the digital age to Pakistan's farmers, helping them plan crops better and distribute their produce when the time is right.
Bottom of gender rankings, Iraqi women defy critics to work
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Miami's lure during Covid sends housing prices through the roof
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A Ukrainian mother vows to take up gun if Russia invades
Standing in the dining room of her Kyiv flat, mother-of-three Mariana Zhaglo pulls her long rifle out of its khaki case.
UK assisted dying bill hopes to end 'inhumane' suicides
Molly Meacher's voice quivers with emotion as she tells how her aunt took her own life after her liver cancer tumour grew to the size of a football.
Qatar looks to profit from Europe gas fears over Ukraine
Europe's fears of losing Russian gas supplies in the Ukraine crisis will loom large when Qatar's emir meets the US president on Monday but the powerful Gulf ruler has no "magic wand", analysts say.
Amazon accused of anti-union tactics in New York
US labor authorities have filed a complaint accusing e-commerce giant Amazon of using threats and surveillance against its workers trying to organize a union at a New York City warehouse.
At collapsed bridge, Biden envisions rebuilding America
A bridge collapse Friday in Pittsburgh provided a symbolic backdrop for President Joe Biden's trip to the city to tout his $1 trillion infrastructure plan -- and try rebuilding his own crumbling approval ratings.
Russia loses a million people in historic population fall
Russia's population declined by more than one million people in 2021, the statistics agency Rosstat reported Friday, a historic drop not seen since the collapse of the Soviet Union.
US regulator points to progress in allowing 5G at more airports
US aviation officials reported progress Friday on allowing more 5G service near airports following negotiations with telecommunications providers, but airlines said there were still some disruptions.
Wall Street rebounds, European stocks slump at end of volatile week
European stock markets ended a volatile week in the red of Friday, as investors weighed expectations of economic recovery against soaring inflation, rising interest rates and mixed earnings.
Bridge collapses in Pittsburgh just before Biden speech
A bridge collapse Friday in Pittsburgh provided a symbolic backdrop for President Joe Biden's trip to the city to tout his $1 trillion infrastructure plan -- and try rebuilding his own crumbling approval ratings.
US inflation slowed in December, spending fell: govt
In the final month of 2021, Americans dialed back their spending even as incomes rose thanks to wage increases, while inflation showed signs of moderating, government data released Friday said.
Argentina president announces new debt deal with IMF
Argentine President Alberto Fernandez unveiled what he called a "reasonable" new debt repayment deal with the International Monetary Fund on Friday, the day a $700-million repayment was due.
Caterpillar reports profit jump but warns of supply chain headwinds
Caterpillar reported a jump in fourth-quarter earnings Friday on surging demand for industrial equipment, but warned that supply chain problems will probably continue to weigh on results in 2022.
Italy speeds up presidential vote but deadlock persists
Italy on Friday sought to accelerate the process of electing a new president after days of deadlock that has paralysed Prime Minister Mario Draghi's government, but parliament remained bitterly divided.
Rwanda to reopen Uganda border in boost to ties
Rwanda said Friday it would reopen its land border with Uganda next week after a three-year closure, a major breakthrough in repairing relations between the neighbours.