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Asia to mourn tsunami dead with ceremonies 20 years on
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Syrians protest after video of attack on Alawite shrine
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Russian state owner says cargo ship blast was 'terrorist attack'
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38 dead as Azerbaijani jet crashes in Kazakhstan
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Crisis-hit Valencia hire West Brom's Corberan as new boss
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Suriname ex-dictator and fugitive Desi Bouterse dead at 79
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35 feared dead as Azerbaijani jet crashes in Kazakhstan
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Pope calls for 'arms to be silenced' in Christmas appeal
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Syria authorities say torched 1 million captagon pills
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Pope calls for 'arms to be silenced' across world
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32 survivors as Azerbaijani jet crashes in Kazakhstan
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Pakistan air strikes kill 46 in Afghanistan, Kabul says
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Liverpool host Foxes, Arsenal prepare for life without Saka
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Japan FM raises 'serious concerns' over China military buildup
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Pope's sombre message in Christmas under shadow of war
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Zelensky condemns Russian 'inhumane' Christmas attack on energy grid
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Sweeping Vietnam internet law comes into force
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Pope kicks off Christmas under shadow of war
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Catholics hold muted Christmas mass in Indonesia's Sharia stronghold
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Japan's top diplomat in China to address 'challenges'
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Thousands attend Christmas charity dinner in Buenos Aires
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Demand for Japanese content booms post 'Shogun'
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As India's Bollywood shifts, stars and snappers click
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Mystery drones won't interfere with Santa's work: US tracker
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Djokovic eyes more Slam glory as Swiatek returns under doping cloud
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Australia's in-form Head confirmed fit for Boxing Day Test
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Brazilian midfielder Oscar returns to Sao Paulo
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'Wemby' and 'Ant-Man' to make NBA Christmas debuts
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US agency focused on foreign disinformation shuts down
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On Christmas Eve, Pope Francis launches holy Jubilee year
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'Like a dream': AFP photographer's return to Syria
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Chiefs seek top seed in holiday test for playoff-bound NFL teams
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Panamanians protest 'public enemy' Trump's canal threat
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Cyclone death toll in Mayotte rises to 39
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Ecuador vice president says Noboa seeking her 'banishment'
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Leicester boss Van Nistelrooy aware of 'bigger picture' as Liverpool await
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Syria authorities say armed groups have agreed to disband
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Maresca expects Man City to be in title hunt as he downplays Chelsea's chancs
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Man Utd boss Amorim vows to stay on course despite Rashford row
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South Africa opt for all-pace attack against Pakistan
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Guardiola adamant Man City slump not all about Haaland
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Global stocks mostly higher in thin pre-Christmas trade
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Bethlehem marks sombre Christmas under shadow of war
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Carlos Queiroz won the Under-20 World Cup with Portugal, lifted the Champions League trophy as an assistant to Alex Ferguson at Manchester United and has twice taken Iran to the World Cup.
'I'm here!' Aubameyang tells Barcelona fans after delayed signing
"It's Auba time!" declared Barcelona on Wednesday as they signed Gabon striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as a free agent.
Egypt coach Queiroz hits out at Eto'o for calling AFCON semi-final 'war'
Egypt coach Carlos Queiroz hit out at Cameroon legend Samuel Eto'o for sending a "very bad message" after likening Thursday's Africa Cup of Nations semi-final between the sides to a "war".
Olympic champ says man-made snow in Beijing like 'bulletproof ice'
The Beijing Olympics snowboard slopestyle course is like "bulletproof ice", twice defending champion Jamie Anderson said Wednesday, adding that she was "scared" riding on the artificial snow.
Stars walk disciplinary tightrope in Africa Cup of Nations
Up to 21 stars could be involved in the African Cup of Nations semi-finals this week knowing one mistimed tackle would rule them out of the biggest match in the continent.
South African players support coach Boucher says captain Elgar
South African cricket captain Dean Elgar said on Wednesday that his players supported head coach Mark Boucher, who faces a disciplinary process on charges of racism that could result in his dismissal.
Barcelona sign Aubameyang as free agent until 2025
Barcelona on Wednesday announced they had signed Gabon striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang until June 2025 as a free agent.
Australia fly in coffee expert to power them to Beijing gold
Australian athletes at the Winter Olympics have a "performance-enhancing stimulant" to power them to gold -- flying their own barista into the Covid-secure Beijing bubble.
Skiing into the unknown: Beijing's man-made Olympic pistes
When the alpine skiers take to the piste at the Beijing Olympics this week, they will do so on artificial snow in an often drought-ridden region.
Kenya's Asbel Kiprop seeks track comeback as doping ban ends
Kenya's former Olympic and three-time world 1500m champion Asbel Kiprop has vowed to make a successful return to the track after his four-year doping ban elapsed on Wednesday.
England forced to rejig after Lawes, Hill ruled out of Six Nations opener
Eddie Jones is facing a selection headache after forwards Courtney Lawes and Jonny Hill were ruled out of England's opening Six Nations match against Scotland on Saturday.
'Give us a refund': China's latest World Cup flop sparks fury
Angry Chinese football fans lashed out Wednesday at their country's "shameful" record after a 3-1 defeat at Vietnam ended any slim hope they had of reaching the 2022 World Cup.
Suns cruise to 11th straight win, Giannis' triple-double powers Bucks
Devin Booker scored 35 points and Mikal Bridges tallied a season-high 27 as the league-leading Phoenix Suns dominated the Brooklyn Nets 121-111 to stretch their winning streak to 11 games.
Japanese ski-jumping duo poised to soar in pursuit of Olympic gold
Japan are pursuing a ski-jumping double when the Beijing Games start this week and victory would be especially sweet for Sara Takanashi as she looks to lay her Olympic demons to rest.
Low-key Beijing Olympic torch relay kicks off
A shortened Winter Olympics torch relay kicked off in Beijing on Wednesday as China's capital gears up to host the Games against a backdrop of diplomatic boycotts and the coronavirus pandemic.
Aboubakar and Toko-Ekambi hold key to AFCON success for Cameroon
Forget Mohamed Salah or Sadio Mane, because the most prolific strikers at this Africa Cup of Nations are the two players leading the attack for the hosts as they face Egypt in the semi-finals on Thursday.
Giannis' triple double helps topple struggling Wizards
Giannis Antetokounmpo posted his fourth triple double of the season as the Milwaukee Bucks handed the Washington Wizards their sixth straight loss with a 112-98 victory on Tuesday.
Luge ace Loch must tame Beijing's 'flying snow dragon'
The sliding events at the Beijing Winter Olympics get off to a high-speed start on Saturday when Germany's Felix Loch tries to write history in the men's luge.
Low-key Beijing 2022 Olympic torch relay kicks off
The Winter Olympics torch relay kicked off in Beijing on Wednesday as China's capital gears up to host the global sporting event against a backdrop of diplomatic boycotts and the coronavirus pandemic.
Kilde looks to set Norwegian tone in Olympic downhill
Aleksander Aamodt Kilde will bear the weight of an expectant nation when the Norwegian competes in alpine skiing's opening event of the Beijing Winter Olympics, the men's downhill, on Sunday.
Pellistri inspires Uruguay, Sanchez reignites Chile's WC hopes
Young winger Facundo Pellistri stole the show on only his second appearance for Uruguay as the twice former World Cup winners boosted their hopes of reaching Qatar 2022 with a 4-1 win over Venezuela on Tuesday.
Flores sues NFL, alleging racist hiring practices
Brian Flores, who was passed over for a job with the New York Giants last week, has sued the National Football League, accusing the league and its owners of running their operation "like a plantation."
Sanchez stars to relaunch Chile's World Cup hopes
Veteran Alexis Sanchez scored a brilliant brace to relaunch Chile's hopes of qualifying for the 2022 World Cup with a 3-2 win away to Bolivia on Tuesday.
Sports world hails 'G.O.A.T' Brady
The sporting world hailed Tom Brady on Tuesday as the NFL announced his retirement after 22 seasons.
Arsenal free Aubameyang to join Barcelona
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has left Arsenal, the club announced on Tuesday, clearing the way for the striker to sign for Barcelona as a free agent.
Man United's Greenwood further arrested on suspicion of 'threats to kill'
Manchester United's Mason Greenwood has been further arrested on suspicion of sexual assault and threats to kill as police were given a fourth day to question the 20-year-old.
South Korea reach 10th straight World Cup finals
South Korea beat Syria 2-0 in Dubai on Tuesday to reach their 10th straight World Cup finals.
Brady confirms retirement, ends 'thrilling ride'
NFL icon Tom Brady confirmed his retirement from the sport on Tuesday, officially bringing the curtain down on a glittering 22-season career.
Vietnam clobbers China in Lunar New Year upset
Vietnam rattled China in a 3-1 upset during a World Cup qualifying match on Tuesday, sparking jubilation among Hanoi crowds as both countries celebrate Lunar New Year.
Wales a tall order even without injured stars: Sexton
Johnny Sexton says Ireland may be facing a Wales side lacking many established stars in their Six Nations opener on Saturday but it would be "insulting" to the players replacing them to talk about it being an easier challenge.
NFL star Tom Brady confirms retirement
NFL icon Tom Brady confirmed his retirement from the sport on Tuesday, officially bringing the curtain down on a glittering 22-season career.
Norman says new Asian series offers 'powerful new force on world golf'
A Saudi Arabia-backed group headlined by Australian great Greg Norman on Tuesday unveiled a new 10-event series aimed at "setting the Asian Tour up as a powerful new force on the world golf stage" in the latest twist in the balance of power at the top of the game.
Barcelona accuse Bartomeu's board of 'serious criminal behaviour'
Barcelona's previous board, led by former president Josep Maria Bartomeu, showed "very serious criminal behaviour", a lawyer hired by the club said on Tuesday.
Celtic reap rewards of Japanese market on and off the pitch
Celtic and Rangers will renew their rivalry on Wednesday in a crucial battle for supremacy in the Scottish Premiership with a new legion of fans set to rise at the crack of dawn to tune in from Japan.
Ex-Wallabies fly-half Harris exits Pau early after injury nightmare
Former Wallabies fly-half Mike Harris has brought his two-year contract with Pau to a premature end after an injury-plagued year-and-a-half in south-western France, the Top 14 side announced on Tuesday.
Red-hot Japan down Saudis to move closer to World Cup
In-form Japan took a huge step towards World Cup qualification with a 2-0 home win over group leaders Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.
Dele Alli wants to be 'happy' again after Everton move
Dele Alli said he wanted to rediscover the joy of playing football after securing a move to Frank Lampard's Everton in an effort to revive his faltering career.
Financial probe into previous Barcelona board found 'very serious criminal behaviour' - lawyer
Barcelona's previous board, led by former president Josep Maria Bartomeu, showed "very serious criminal behaviour", a lawyer hired by the club said on Tuesday.
Premier League transfer window: winners and losers
Premier League clubs splashed the cash in the January transfer window, with most of the spending coming from teams scrambling to survive.