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Germany's Scholz seeks to build trust in Washington debut

Germany's Scholz seeks to build trust in Washington debut

Olaf Scholz makes his Washington debut as German chancellor on Monday, trying to dispel doubts over Berlin's resolve to stand up to Russia in the standoff over Ukraine.

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Canada protests against Covid measures set to ramp up

Canada protests against Covid measures set to ramp up

A week-long occupation of Canada's capital by truckers opposed to vaccine mandates was set to ramp up Saturday with thousands of demonstrators expected to pile into Ottawa while other cities also braced for protests.

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Final men's Olympic downhill training cancelled due to high winds

Final men's Olympic downhill training cancelled due to high winds

The final training run for the men's Olympic downhill was cut short Saturday because of high winds that blew pre-race favourite Aleksander Aamodt Kilde 60 metres (200 feet) into the air on his run.

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US panel recommends release of mentally ill Guantanamo detainee

US panel recommends release of mentally ill Guantanamo detainee

American authorities have recommended releasing a mentally ill inmate from Guantanamo Bay and repatriating him to Saudi Arabia, according to a government document published Friday.

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Cyclone Batsirai nears Madagascar, poses 'very serious threat'

Cyclone Batsirai nears Madagascar, poses 'very serious threat'

Cyclone Batsirai was expected to reach eastern Madagascar on Saturday, posing a "very serious threat" to millions with powerful winds and torrential rains set to batter the large Indian Ocean island.

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Cavaliers thwart Hornets rally, Raptors win again

Cavaliers thwart Hornets rally, Raptors win again

The Cleveland Cavaliers fended off a furious Charlotte rally to snatch a 102-101 NBA victory over the Hornets in wild style on Friday.

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Shiffrin admits no Beijing medal would be 'disappointing'

Shiffrin admits no Beijing medal would be 'disappointing'

US ski star Mikaela Shiffrin has admitted she would be disappointed to leave the Beijing Olympics without a medal, but has warned it is impossible to have two "perfect weeks" at a Games.

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Blues forward Kyrou upstages McDavid as NHL's fastest skater

Blues forward Kyrou upstages McDavid as NHL's fastest skater

St. Louis Blues speedster Jordan Kyrou upset three-time champion Connor McDavid on Friday to capture the fastest skater competition at the 2022 NHL All-Star Game weekend in Las Vegas.

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Banjo-playing Aussie snowboarder looking to hit right note in Beijing

Banjo-playing Aussie snowboarder looking to hit right note in Beijing

Banjo-playing Australian snowboarder Scotty James is ready to hit the high notes at the Beijing Olympics but he will have to be on song to beat a strong halfpipe field.

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Coups and Covid loom large at African Union summit

Coups and Covid loom large at African Union summit

Heads of state gathered Saturday at the African Union headquarters to kick off a two-day summit as the continent reels from a spate of military coups and the coronavirus pandemic.

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