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Japan emperor declares Asian Games open after turbulent build-up

Martin edges title rival Marquez for Austrian MotoGP pole

Asian Games open with unity message after troubled build-up

Indonesia accepts Malaysia's help to tackle wildfires

Denmark hails 'binding' Greenland deal with Trump

Indians living in Japan on stand-by to house Asian Games athletes

We don't want Games host Japan losing money, says Asian Olympic official

Trump signs bill authorizing sweeping Russia sanctions

Ed Sheeran returns to stage after Palestinian controversy

Protesters form human chain at Kennedy Center after Trump threat

Asian Games to open in Japan after troubled build-up

Death toll from attack at police HQ in Pakistan rises to 31

Drone owners rush to offload devices ahead of Beijing ban

Trump says Denmark to give US 'permanent control' over Greenland security

Azam says Pakistan has advantage ahead of India clash

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam said Saturday his side will have an edge over India in their Asia Cup Super Four clash, with a bowling line-up ready to win matches and tournaments.

'Star Trek' boldly goes to Beijing for first fan event

Fans of the space adventure franchise "Star Trek" assembled in Beijing on Saturday for the first official activity of its kind to be held in mainland China.

New Zealand's Milne out of England ODI series

New Zealand paceman Adam Milne has been ruled out of the remainder of a one-day international series against England with a "low-grade" hamstring injury, team management announced Saturday.

Spain floods death toll rises to six after body found

Rescue teams found the body of a woman in central Spain on Saturday, bringing to six the death toll from floods triggered by torrential rains last weekend.

Japan captain Himeno a doubt for World Cup opener

Japan warmed up on Saturday for their World Cup opener against Chile without skipper Kazuki Himeno as assistant coach Tony Brown admitted to pre-game nerves.

Jorge Martin wins San Marino MotoGP sprint race

Jorge Martin won Saturday's sprint race at the San Marino and Rimini Riviera MotoGP to close the gap on championship leader Francesco Bagnaia.

Morocco quake kills more than 1,000 people

Morocco's deadliest earthquake in decades has killed over 1,000 people, authorities said Saturday, causing widespread damage and sending terrified residents and tourists scrambling to safety in the middle of the night.

Seven-try Italy thrash Namibia in World Cup opener

Italy cruised to a seven-try bonus-point 52-8 victory over Namibia in their Rugby World Cup Pool A opener in Saint-Etienne on Saturday.

'Historic' EU-Mid East-India trade plan launched

A broad alliance of states on Saturday unveiled ambitious plans to create a modern-day Spice Route linking Europe, the Middle East and India, boosting trade ties with potentially wide-ranging geopolitical implications.

G20 leaders paper over divisions on Ukraine, climate

G20 leaders papered over deep divisions on the war in Ukraine and tackling climate change Saturday, avoiding direct criticism of Moscow and any concrete pledge to phase out polluting fossil fuels.

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Morocco quake leaves hearts and heritage broken