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Captain Masood leads Pakistan fight back in second Test

Captain Masood leads Pakistan fight back in second Test

Shan Masood and Babar Azam shared a record opening partnership as Pakistan fought back after conceding a 421-run first innings deficit on the third day of the second Test against at Newlands on Sunday.

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Syrian ministers urge lifting of US sanctions in first visit to Doha

Syrian ministers urge lifting of US sanctions in first visit to Doha

Ministers from Syria's transitional government urged the United States to lift its sanctions on Damascus during their first visit to Qatar since overthrowing president Bashar al-Assad.

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US rugby star Maher draws record crowd on Bristol debut

US rugby star Maher draws record crowd on Bristol debut

US rugby sevens star and social media sensation Ilona Maher made her eagerly anticipated debut for Bristol in the English women's Premiership on Sunday but could not prevent defeat for her new side.

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Gaza rescuers say 23 dead in latest Israeli strikes

Gaza rescuers say 23 dead in latest Israeli strikes

Israel pounded the Gaza Strip on Sunday, killing at least 23 people according to rescuers, nearly 15 months into the war with Hamas Palestinian militants.

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The nomadic mini-city behind the Dakar Rally

The nomadic mini-city behind the Dakar Rally

Television loves the Dakar Rally with its crisp, dramatic images of cars, motorbikes and trucks ploughing through the blood-red sands and dunes of Saudi Arabia.

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Italy's Meloni visits Trump in Florida

Italy's Meloni visits Trump in Florida

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni paid an unofficial visit to Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago residence on Saturday, the latest foreign leader hosted by the US president-elect as he prepares to take office.

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'Difficult' to be Vinicius: Real Madrid coach Ancelotti

'Difficult' to be Vinicius: Real Madrid coach Ancelotti

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said Sunday it would be "difficult" to be Vinicius Junior after the player was sent off against Valencia.

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Ljutic edges Holdener for World Cup slalom victory

Ljutic edges Holdener for World Cup slalom victory

Croatia's Zrinka Ljutic held her nerve to edge Wendy Holdener for victory in the women's World Cup slalom in Kranjska Gora on Sunday.

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Liverpool-Man Utd Premier League clash to go ahead despite snowfall

Liverpool-Man Utd Premier League clash to go ahead despite snowfall

Liverpool's Premier League clash with rivals Manchester United at Anfield will go ahead on Sunday despite heavy snowfall in England's north-west that has caused travel disruption.

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Gauff beats Swiatek to inspire team USA to United Cup triumph

Gauff beats Swiatek to inspire team USA to United Cup triumph

Coco Gauff roared past Iga Swiatek to inspire team USA Sunday before Taylor Fritz sealed the United Cup title with victory over Poland's Hubert Hurkacz in Sydney.

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