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Separatist attacks in Pakistan kill 33, dozens of militants dead

Separatist attacks in Pakistan kill 33, dozens of militants dead

Separatists launched "coordinated" attacks across Pakistan's Balochistan province on Saturday, killing at least 15 security personnel and 18 civilians, the military said -- the latest violence in the insurgency-hit southwestern region.

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Dodgers manager Roberts says Ohtani won't pitch in Classic

Dodgers manager Roberts says Ohtani won't pitch in Classic

Shohei Ohtani will play for Japan but won't pitch for the defending champions in March's World Baseball Classic, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said on Saturday.

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Arsenal stretch Premier League lead as Chelsea, Liverpool stage comebacks

Arsenal stretch Premier League lead as Chelsea, Liverpool stage comebacks

Arsenal settled fears of a collapse in their pursuit of a first Premier League title in 22 years by thrashing Leeds 4-0 on Saturday as Chelsea came from two goals down to beat West Ham 3-2.

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Korda defies cold and wind to lead LPGA opener

Korda defies cold and wind to lead LPGA opener

Nelly Korda overcame brutal conditions to fire an eight-under par 64 and grab a three-stroke lead in Saturday's weather-halted third round of the season-opening LPGA Tournament of Champions.

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New head of US mission in Venezuela arrives as ties warm

New head of US mission in Venezuela arrives as ties warm

The new head of the US diplomatic mission to Venezuela arrived in the country on Saturday and was welcomed by the South American country's foreign minister, as relations gradually warm after the ouster of Nicolas Maduro in a US military raid.

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Barca triumph at Elche to extend Liga lead

Barca triumph at Elche to extend Liga lead

Barcelona eased to a 3-1 win at Elche to move four points clear at the top of La Liga on Saturday, with goals from Lamine Yamal, Ferran Torres and Marcus Rashford.

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Ekitike, Wirtz give Liverpool sight of bright future in Newcastle win

Ekitike, Wirtz give Liverpool sight of bright future in Newcastle win

Liverpool ended their wait for a Premier League win in 2026 as Hugo Ekitike and Florian Wirtz starred in a 4-1 win over Newcastle on Saturday.

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West Indies 'tick boxes' in shortened T20 against South Africa

West Indies 'tick boxes' in shortened T20 against South Africa

West Indian captain Shai Hope said his team were "ticking more boxes" after they won a reduced-overs third and final T20 international against South Africa at the Wanderers Stadium on Saturday.

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Chelsea have something 'special' says Rosenior

Chelsea have something 'special' says Rosenior

Liam Rosenior said Chelsea's dramatic fightback from two goals down to beat West Ham 3-2 on Saturday showed his side have something "special".

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De Zerbi 'ready to go to war' to solve Marseille troubles

De Zerbi 'ready to go to war' to solve Marseille troubles

Marseille coach Roberto De Zerbi said he is "ready to go to war" with the club's season in danger of unravelling as a late collapse in a 2-2 draw at Paris FC on Saturday rounded off a dreadful week.

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