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Sailors stranded off France's La Reunion by Cyclone Batsirai saved

Sailors stranded off France's La Reunion by Cyclone Batsirai saved

The crew of an oil tanker stranded near the coast of the Indian Ocean island of La Reunion after Cyclone Batsirai swept the region were rescued and brought ashore Friday, officials said.

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Chen fires warning to rival Hanyu as Olympic figure skating begins

Chen fires warning to rival Hanyu as Olympic figure skating begins

Strongly fancied Nathan Chen laid old demons to rest with a blistering start to his Olympics campaign in Beijing on Friday, as the figure skating competition kicked off.

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UN demands Taliban provide info on two more missing women activists

UN demands Taliban provide info on two more missing women activists

The United Nations has demanded the Taliban provide information on two more women activists allegedly detained by the group this week -- bringing to four the number missing this year.

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North Korean Olympics message may signal halt to missile tests: analysts

North Korean Olympics message may signal halt to missile tests: analysts

North Korea sent "warm congratulations" Friday to ally China ahead of the opening of the Beijing Winter Olympics, a message analysts said likely signals it will stop test-firing missiles during the event.

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High-flying Hawks halt Suns' 11-game NBA winning streak

High-flying Hawks halt Suns' 11-game NBA winning streak

The Atlanta Hawks, fueled by 43 points from Trae Young, halted the Phoenix Suns' 11-game NBA winning streak on Thursday with a 124-115 victory over the top team in the league.

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High-flying Hawks halt end Suns' 11-game NBA winning streak

High-flying Hawks halt end Suns' 11-game NBA winning streak

The Atlanta Hawks, fueled by 43 points from Trae Young, halted the Phoenix Suns' 11-game NBA winning streak on Thursday with a 124-115 victory over the top team in the league.

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Six players to watch in the Six Nations

Six players to watch in the Six Nations

The 2022 Six Nations Championship gets underway this weekend with Ireland at home to Wales, Scotland taking on arch-rivals England and favourites France facing Italy in Paris.

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England coach Jones happy to spark 'red-hot' Scotland

England coach Jones happy to spark 'red-hot' Scotland

England coach Eddie Jones labelling Scotland "red-hot favourites" for the old rivals' Six Nations opener at Murrayfield on Saturday may be a familiar ploy, but he might have a point.

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Rotterdam says no decision on dismantling bridge for Bezos superyacht

Rotterdam says no decision on dismantling bridge for Bezos superyacht

The Dutch port city of Rotterdam has not received a request for a permit to temporarily dismantle an historic bridge to allow a superyacht built for Amazon founder Jeff Bezos to pass, local media reported Thursday.

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British athlete says China should not host Olympics over rights record

British athlete says China should not host Olympics over rights record

A British silver medallist and a prominent US coach at the Beijing Winter Olympics have criticised the decision to award the Games to China over its human rights record.

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