'Not a level playing field': Skaters react to Valieva
Olympic figure skaters up against Russia's Kamila Valieva, who was competing Tuesday despite testing positive for a banned substance, are determined not to let the scandal ruin their own Games.
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Wales centre Halaholo gets chance to prove England fitness
Wales centre Uilisi Halaholo has been given a chance to prove his match fitness ahead of next week's Six Nations trip to England by being released for club duty, the Welsh Rugby Union said on Tuesday.
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Wales centre Haloholo gets chance to prove England fitness
Wales centre Uilisi Halaholo has been given a chance to prove his match fitness ahead of next week's Six Nations trip to England by being released for club duty, the Welsh Rugby Union said on Tuesday.
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Macron expected to announce Mali withdrawal
French President Emmanuel Macron this week will announce that French troops will be withdrawn from Mali and redeployed elsewhere in the Sahel following a breakdown in ties with the country's military regime, concurring sources say.
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In search of medals, Shiffrin gets downhill finetuning before combined
Mikaela Shiffrin got a boost Tuesday in her hunt for an elusive medal at the Beijing Olympics when she had an invaluable run-out in the downhill.
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Wanda Sykes, Amy Schumer and Regina Hall confirmed as Oscars hosts
Next month's Oscars will be hosted by three doyennes of comedy, Wanda Sykes, Amy Schumer and Regina Hall, it was confirmed Tuesday, as organizers amp up efforts to lure viewers back to the ceremony.
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Italy issues global warrant for Robinho after rape sentence: media
Italian prosecutors on Tuesday issued an international arrest warrant for former Brazil forward Robinho and asked for his extradition following confirmation of his conviction for gang rape, news agencies reported.
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Taliban declare Soviet exit holiday, six months after seizing power
The Taliban on Tuesday declared February 15 a national holiday to mark the anniversary of the Soviet withdrawal from Afghanistan -- six months after they stormed into Kabul to topple the US-backed government.
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Smith says Test 'cherry on top' of England tour for Proteas women
South Africa director of cricket Graeme Smith has said a first Test in over eight years for the Proteas women represented the "cherry on top" of a tour of England in June and July.
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Global players' survey gives thumbs-down to two-year World Cup
Footballers around the world have given a resounding red card to FIFA's proposal to hold the World Cup every two years, according to a survey by players' global union Fifpro.
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