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Australia's Kambosos to face Haney for undisputed lightweight crown

Australia's Kambosos to face Haney for undisputed lightweight crown

Australian boxing sensation George Kambosos will face American star Devin Haney in Melbourne in June for the undisputed lightweight championship of the world, organisers said Friday.

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Sri Lankan security forces deployed in Colombo after night of violence

Sri Lankan security forces deployed in Colombo after night of violence

Security forces were deployed across the Sri Lankan capital on Friday after protesters tried to storm the president's home in anger at the nation's worst economic crisis since independence.

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Amazon locked in tight unionization votes in two US states

Amazon locked in tight unionization votes in two US states

Amazon narrowly led in an effort to prevent unionization in Alabama, according to preliminary results Thursday, but the e-commerce behemoth trailed in a partial tally in a parallel election in New York.

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EU to seek China rethink over Russia ties

EU to seek China rethink over Russia ties

The EU holds a virtual summit with China on Friday amid increasing alarm over Beijing's growing proximity with Moscow and its reluctance to condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Scepticism in Greece after new attempt to crack down on football violence

Scepticism in Greece after new attempt to crack down on football violence

The Greek government has brought in longer prison sentences and a crackdown on hardcore football supporters' groups following the fatal stabbing of a 19-year-old fan -- but scepticism surrounds the measures.

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Russia forces regrouping to attack south, Ukraine president warns

Russia forces regrouping to attack south, Ukraine president warns

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky warned Russia is consolidating and preparing "powerful strikes" in the country's south, including besieged Mariupol, where a new attempt will be made Friday to evacuate civilians from the devastated city.

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Aussie Lee, Kupcho share LPGA lead at Mission Hills

Aussie Lee, Kupcho share LPGA lead at Mission Hills

Australia's Minjee Lee fired six birdies in a six-under par 66 on Thursday to share the first-round lead at the LPGA Chevron Championship with Jennifer Kupcho.

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Ethiopia fails to block UN funding for human rights investigation

Ethiopia fails to block UN funding for human rights investigation

Ethiopia on Thursday failed to block the United Nations from funding an international committee that will investigate human rights violations by all parties in the nation's recent war.

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Japan business confidence dips as Ukraine concern grows

Japan business confidence dips as Ukraine concern grows

Confidence weakened among Japan's major manufacturers for the first time in nearly two years, a key business survey showed Friday, as concern grows over the impact of the Ukraine crisis.

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Litherland wins Pro Swim 400 IM as Marchand disqualified

Litherland wins Pro Swim 400 IM as Marchand disqualified

Rising French star Leon Marchand's stellar performance in the 400m individual medley at the San Antonio Pro Swim ended in disappointment on Thursday when he was disqualified for an illegal turn.

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