USA to meet Dominicans in World Baseball Classic semis
The United States struggled to another major sporting victory over border rival Canada on Friday to reach the World Baseball Classic semi-finals, where the Americans will face the unbeaten Dominican Republic.
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Facing rockets, Arabs in northern Israel fume over lack of shelters
Threatened by volleys of Hezbollah rockets and missiles from Iran, residents of Arab towns in northern Israel are complaining about a lack of public shelters.
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Cavs crush Mavs while Knicks rip Indiana and Pistons roll
Evan Mobley matched a season high with 29 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers cruised to a 138-105 NBA victory at Dallas on Friday with every player scoring in the rout.
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Iranian leaders determined to prove Islamic republic's staying power
Iran's leaders are seeking to show the staying power of their near half-century old clerical-based system and prove that it can withstand the killing of its longtime ruler and war with United States and Israel, analysts said.
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Few easy ways out for US as war with Iran drags on
US-Israeli strikes killed Iran's leader but have not toppled the government, which now, from its perch on the Strait of Hormuz, has put the entire world economy on the war's frontlines.
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Sam Kerr aiming to be at fifth World Cup in 2027 as Australia qualify
Star striker Sam Kerr said she was aiming to play at a fifth World Cup in 2027 after Australia became the first team to qualify for the global showpiece in Brazil.
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US Republican leaders in spotlight over anti-Muslim rhetoric
Republican leaders in the US Congress are facing mounting pressure to respond to anti-Muslim rhetoric after a series of inflammatory remarks and policy proposals reignited debate over Islamophobia in American politics.
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Trump, Xi prepare to meet amid Iran war, uncertain goals
Just over two weeks before President Donald Trump is due to meet his counterpart Xi Jinping in Beijing, Chinese uncertainty over the US leader's goals and the impact of the Iran war hang over the highly anticipated state visit.
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Oscars: the 10 nominees for best picture
It's Oscars time, and 10 films are in the running for best picture -- Hollywood's most prestigious prize.
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Dominicans advance to World Baseball Classic semis
Austin Wells smashed the game-winning home run and unbeaten Dominican Republic advanced to the World Baseball Classic semi-finals with a 10-0 romp over South Korea on Friday.
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