Crisis-hit Sri Lanka blocks social media to contain protests
Sri Lanka blocked access to social media platforms on Sunday after authorities imposed a weekend nationwide curfew to contain protests over a worsening economic crisis.
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North Korea accuses South of 'reckless' remarks
North Korea blasted the South Korean defence minister on Sunday for "reckless" remarks about Seoul's ability to strike Pyongyang, warning of retaliation after conducting a record number of weapons tests this year.
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Kupcho fires sizzling 64 to take LPGA lead in California desert
Jennifer Kupcho torched the Dinah Shore course at Mission Hills on Saturday, firing an eight-under par 64 to take a six-shot lead in the Chevron Championship.
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Casas clocks top 200m medley time of 2022
American Shaine Casas won the men's 200m individual medley at the San Antonio Pro Swim on Saturday with a world-leading time and personal best of 1min 56.70sec.
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Hong Kong-based chef gets first Michelin star for Venezuela
Arepas, tacos and an old family recipe of chimichurri: Ricardo Chaneton's symphony of flavours familiar to Latin Americans has earned his Hong Kong restaurant a coveted Michelin star -- the first awarded to a Venezuelan chef.
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Stars roll dice for Grammys gold as Vegas hosts music's best
The music world's A-listers will hit Las Vegas on Sunday for the Grammy Awards, where pop's chart-toppers along with jazzman Jon Batiste will compete for the industry's most coveted trophies.
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Canadian trappers wrestle with loss of Russia, Ukraine fur markets
Trying to maintain his balance on a dam, Canadian trapper Ray Gall advances cautiously as he tries to retrieve a large black beaver snared in one of his traps.
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Reds end Brumbies win streak, Crusaders keep up pressure
James O'Connor kicked 11 points as the Queensland Reds ended ACT Brumbies' unbeaten start to the Super Rugby Pacific season, while the Canterbury Crusaders kept up the pressure at the top with a narrow victory over the Otago Highlanders.
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US defense contractors see longer term benefits from war in Ukraine
US arms manufacturers are not cashing in directly from the thousands of missiles, drones and other weapons being sent to Ukraine, but they do stand to profit big-time over the long run by supplying countries eager to boost their defenses against Russia.
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Ukraine claims Kyiv region as Russian pullback reveals horror
Ukraine said Saturday it has regained control of the Kyiv region, with Russian troops retreating from around the capital and Chernigiv city, as evidence emerged of possible civilian killings in areas the invading forces have been occupying.
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