China's diplomatic gambit heralds new 'Battle for the Pacific'
A 10-day South Pacific island-hopping tour by China's top diplomat focused world attention on a usually overlooked region, opened a new front in Beijing's quest for global influence and challenged decades of Western primacy.
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Avs down Oilers for 2-0 lead in NHL Western Conference Final
Colorado scored three quick second-period goals and goalie Pavel Francouz made 24 saves on Thursday as the Avalanche beat the Edmonton Oilers 4-0 to take a 2-0 lead in the NHL Western Conference Final.
Read moreRussia's invasion of Ukraine enters 100th day as fighting rages
Ukraine marked 100 days since Russia's invasion on Friday with fighting raging across the east of the country, where Moscow's forces are tightening their grip on the Donbas.
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Celtics rally to beat Warriors in game one of NBA Finals
Al Horford led an electrifying comeback as the Boston Celtics stunned the Golden State Warriors 120-108 to draw first blood in their best-of-seven NBA Finals series on Thursday.
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Teaching helped me survive, says Indian quadruple amputee
When gangrene robbed Indian teacher Pratibha Hilim of her hands and feet three years ago, her dreams of returning to class gave her the strength to endure.
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'Ferocious' Kambosos vows to 'shock the world again' against Haney
Australian George 'Ferocious' Kambosos Friday vowed to "shock the world again" against American favourite Devin 'The Dream' Haney when they meet in a hotly-anticipated clash to become the undisputed lightweight champion.
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Myanmar classrooms become latest battleground as junta opens schools
Myanmar students began a new school year on Thursday, with classrooms becoming the latest battleground in the polarised country -- the junta is desperate to project normalcy and opponents want teachers and students to stay away.
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Asian markets track Wall St rally ahead of jobs data, oil holds gains
Asian equities rose Friday following a strong performance on Wall Street ahead of a key US jobs data release, while crude held most of the previous day's gains after an output hike disappointed traders.
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US-Venezuela business picking up despite punishing sanctions
Venezuela's imports of US food and farming products are on the rise, with the private sector driving increased business between the two former partners despite punishing sanctions imposed on Caracas by Washington.
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Brazil bagpipe band channels sound of Scotland
It's a gorgeous day at the beach in Brazil: the bright blue ocean sparkles in the sun, the palm trees sway in the breeze and the peaceful sound of... er, bagpipes?
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