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China, India call for negotiated way out of Ukraine war

China, India call for negotiated way out of Ukraine war

China and India on Saturday called at the United Nations for a negotiated end to the Ukraine war, stopping short of robust support for traditional ally Russia.

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India captain defends controversial run-out to seal England sweep

India captain defends controversial run-out to seal England sweep

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur insisted her side had committed no "crime" after sealing victory over England at Lord's on Saturday with a run-out at the non-striker's end.

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Djokovic makes stylish return at Laver Cup as Federer watches on

Djokovic makes stylish return at Laver Cup as Federer watches on

Novak Djokovic made an impressive return after two months out of action as the Team Europe star thrashed Team World's Frances Tiafoe 6-1, 6-3 with Roger Federer cheering him on at the Laver Cup on Saturday.

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Storm Fiona slams into east Canada, leaving 'total devastation'

Storm Fiona slams into east Canada, leaving 'total devastation'

Powerful storm Fiona lashed into eastern Canada on Saturday, cutting power to thousands and washing houses into the sea as it pummeled the area with fierce winds and rains "like nothing we've ever seen," police said.

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Lebanon migrant ship death toll rises to 94

Lebanon migrant ship death toll rises to 94

Seventeen bodies were recovered Saturday after a boat carrying migrants from Lebanon sank off Syria's coast, raising the overall toll to 94, Syrian state television said, in one of the eastern Mediterranean's deadliest such episodes.

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Hundreds rally in Paris, European cities to denounce Iran regime

Hundreds rally in Paris, European cities to denounce Iran regime

Hundreds of expatriate Iranians rallied in Paris and other European cities on Saturday to denounce Iran's crackdown on protests following the death of Mahsa Amini after her arrest by morality police.

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Crisis club Worcester voted on playing Newcastle before Premiership win

Crisis club Worcester voted on playing Newcastle before Premiership win

Worcester director of rugby Steve Diamond revealed his players held a vote over whether to go ahead with Saturday's match against Newcastle before defeating the Falcons in what could be their last home match in the Premiership.

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New Zealand win Rugby Championship, South Africa second

New Zealand win Rugby Championship, South Africa second

New Zealand won the Rugby Championship for an eighth time on Saturday after rivals South Africa failed to secure a bonus point and a wide winning margin when beating Argentina 38-21 in Durban.

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Russian FM, at UN, slams West for 'grotesque' Russophobia

Russian FM, at UN, slams West for 'grotesque' Russophobia

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov bitterly criticized Western nations Saturday over the Ukraine war, telling the United Nations that the United States and its allies sought to "destroy" his country.

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Death toll of Lebanon migrant ship tragedy rises to 90

Death toll of Lebanon migrant ship tragedy rises to 90

Thirteen more bodies were recovered Saturday after a boat carrying migrants from Lebanon sank off the Syrian coast, raising the overall toll to 90, Syrian state television said, in one of the eastern Mediterranean's deadliest such shipwrecks.

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