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Hong Kong leads Asia losses on fresh China Covid fears

Hong Kong leads Asia losses on fresh China Covid fears

Asian markets fell Monday as China's first Covid death in six months sparked fears officials would reimpose strict, economically painful restrictions to fight outbreaks across the country.

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Spurning World Cup favourites, Bangladeshi duo hoist South Korean colours

Spurning World Cup favourites, Bangladeshi duo hoist South Korean colours

Bangladeshi chemist Abu Kowsir says South Korea gave his family prosperity -- so the least he can do is cheer on his benefactors when they begin their World Cup campaign this week.

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UK appeal hearing to rule on 'IS bride'

UK appeal hearing to rule on 'IS bride'

A woman who lost her British citizenship after joining the Islamic State group in Syria will on Monday have her case reviewed, with her lawyers arguing that she was a "victim of trafficking".

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Door opens for Warner's Australia captaincy ban to be lifted

Door opens for Warner's Australia captaincy ban to be lifted

Cricket Australia amended its player code of conduct policy Monday, paving the way for David Warner to apply to have his lifetime leadership ban lifted.

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VP Harris to meet Philippines President Marcos in effort to boost ties

VP Harris to meet Philippines President Marcos in effort to boost ties

US Vice President Kamala Harris will meet Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos on Monday during a visit to the Southeast Asian nation aimed at boosting ties and countering China's growing regional clout.

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Horseman and hero: Who is Argentina's 21st century gaucho?

Horseman and hero: Who is Argentina's 21st century gaucho?

Riders in berets, espadrilles and traditional neck scarves stand out against a dust cloud enveloping a melee of hundreds of horses as they expertly herd the animals.

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Bloodshed, prosperity meet in Mexico's most violent state

Bloodshed, prosperity meet in Mexico's most violent state

As applause rang out at a nearby international arts festival, Bibiana Mendoza unearthed human remains from a clandestine grave in a Mexican region where prosperity, culture and cartel violence converge.

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England launch bid for World Cup glory after Qatar slump to defeat

England launch bid for World Cup glory after Qatar slump to defeat

European heavyweights England and the Netherlands launch their World Cup campaigns on Monday as the tournament in Qatar shifts into a higher gear after a dispiriting defeat for the hosts.

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Djokovic finishes troubled year with 'satisfying' ATP Finals title

Djokovic finishes troubled year with 'satisfying' ATP Finals title

Novak Djokovic said winning a record-equalling sixth ATP Tour Finals title on Sunday was a "deeply satisfying" ending to his troubled and truncated year.

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Eagles fight back to beat Colts and return to winning ways

Eagles fight back to beat Colts and return to winning ways

The Philadelphia Eagles returned to winning ways with a thrilling 17-16 late comeback NFL win at the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday.

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