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Syria UXO causing death, injury every six hours: charity
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Macron in Britain to help unveil tapestry, hold Burnham talks
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Tiger Woods set to change not guilty plea in DUI case: court documents
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China's Xi to hold talks with Sisi in rare visit to Egypt
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Zelensky warns airlines Russian skies not safe due to Ukraine drones
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Confident Gauff reaches US Open 2nd round with straight-set win
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UK vows anti-settler measures as Israel warns of retaliation
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US postal whistleblower warns ballot system could disrupt midterms
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New pro Koivun among US Presidents Cup picks
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G20 finance leaders close talks marked by US welcoming Russia
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Man City sign Fernandez, Ndiaye as Premier League clubs set new spending record
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Man City secure Premier League record deal to sign Fernandez
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Alcaraz aims to step it up in round two of US Open title defense
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Honduran judge drops corruption charges against ex-leader Hernandez
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Atletico loan David from Juve, send Lemar to Elche
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Mudryk joins Spurs on loan from Chelsea after doping ban ends
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Cobolli claws out five-set victory at rain-hit US Open
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US defends Trump's Venezuela oil deal
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Syria site infrastructure 'consistent with nuclear reactor': IAEA
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Juventus sign Woltemade, Sarr on loan from Premier League
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US strikes Iran in latest tit-for-tat attacks
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China's Xi arrives in Egypt as US sanctions threat looms over Iran links
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IMF reaches agreement with Senegal on new $2.2 bn loan programme
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England's Marler charged over Heenan comments
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European leagues to honour Pele with pre-match tributes
Top flight football matches in England, Italy, France will all honour Pele before each match in the upcoming round of games, it was announced Friday.
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Sodhi's best in vain as Pakistan salvage draw against NZ in 1st Test
Pakistan staved off a fifth consecutive defeat at home with a hard-fought draw in the first Test in Karachi Friday despite career-best bowling figures from New Zealand leg-spinner Ish Sodhi.
Iwata set to join Japanese contingent at Celtic
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Kvitova beats Pegula but US win United Cup tie
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'Football in four letters': Global media bows to 'King' Pele
His face appeared on televisions around the world and dominated the homepages of news outlets everywhere as global media bowed to the late, great Pele, the undisputed "King" of football.
Sodhi haul leaves Pakistan struggling against Kiwis in first Test
Leg-spinner Ish Sodhi registered his first five-wicket haul Friday as New Zealand pressed for victory over Pakistan in the first Test in Karachi.
Kvitova downs world number three Pegula at United Cup as Sakkari, Wawrinka win
Petra Kvitova upset world number three Jessica Pegula Friday, but the United States still won their United Cup tie against the Czech Republic in Sydney.
Brazil in mourning for 'King of Football' Pele
Brazil starts three days of national mourning on Friday for football legend Pele, the three-time World Cup winner widely regarded as the greatest player of all time, who has died at age 82.
Haq, Sarfaraz frustrate NZ push for victory in first Pakistan Test
Opener Imam-ul-Haq hit a solid half-century to nose Pakistan ahead Friday after New Zealand grabbed two early wickets on the final day of the first Test in Karachi.
Indian cricketer Pant injured in car crash
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No retirement plans for hungry Warner after double ton
Veteran opener David Warner played down talk of retirement Friday after a gritty double century in his 100th Test against South Africa, saying he was hungry to tour India and England next year.
Dallas Cowboys beat banged-up Tennessee Titans
The Dallas Cowboys did not play their best, but still did enough to beat an injury-ravaged Tennessee Titans 27-13 in the NFL on Thursday with tight-end Dalton Schultz catching two touchdowns.
Kvitova downs world number three Pegula but USA win United Cup tie
Petra Kvitova upset world number three Jessica Pegula Friday, but the United States still won their United Cup tie against the Czech Republic in Sydney.
Dune and dusted as Dakar Rally tests limits of endurance
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Former US Open champion Thiem handed Australian Open wildcard
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Agar, Renshaw in Australia squad for 3rd S. Africa Test
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'Our greatest idol': Brazilians flock to hospital after Pele's death
As soon as they got the news, Antonio Pereira and his son started running: Pele, the man widely considered the greatest footballer of all time, had died, and they wanted to be there to mourn him.
Death of Pele, 'the person who stopped the world': Who is saying what
Who is saying what after Brazilian football legend Pele died on Thursday at the age of 82:
Marriages, music, endorsements: Pele's life away from the field
Pele's life off the field was as eventful as his record-breaking career on it, with three marriages and a range of trailblazing sponsorship deals which helped modern-day players fill their pockets with corporate cash.
Shiffrin reaches 80 career wins to close in on Stenmark record
Mikaela Shiffrin clinched a hat-trick of World Cup wins in Semmering on Thursday, taking her tally to 80 World Cup victories as the American stormed through the 60-gate course fastest on both slalom runs.
Bills, Eagles chase first-round byes in NFL playoffs
League-leading Philadelphia and the Buffalo Bills will try to clinch first-round byes and home-field advantage for the NFL playoffs in the penultimate week of the regular season.
Pele 'immortal', says football's ruling body FIFA
FIFA said Pele was simply "immortal" after the Brazil legend, named by world football's governing body as the greatest player of the 20th century, died on Thursday aged 82.
Pele: Key dates in life of a football legend
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'Pele transformed football into art': Neymar leads tributes to Brazil legend
Neymar led the tributes to Pele after the Brazil legend's death on Thursday as the Paris Saint Germain star said his iconic compatriot had "transformed football into an art".