New era for Denmark as King Frederik X accedes to the throne
Denmark turned a page in its history on Sunday as Queen Margrethe abdicated the throne and her son became King Frederik X, with more than 100,000 Danes turning out for the unprecedented event.
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Japan survive Vietnam scare to start Asian Cup title bid
Asian Cup favourites Japan survived a scare in their tournament opener on Sunday against Vietnam before winning 4-2 in a roller-coaster clash.
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Five die trying to cross Channel to UK in freezing cold
Five migrants died and a sixth was in critical condition on Sunday after trying to reach Britain from northern France in freezing temperatures, the French maritime authority said.
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Feller trumps McGrath for Wengen slalom win
Austrian Manuel Feller trumped the Norwegian pair of Atle Lie McGrath and Henrik Kristoffersen to claim victory in the men's World Cup slalom in Wengen on Sunday.
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Maldives tells India to withdraw troops by March as row deepens
The Maldivian president told India Sunday to withdraw its nearly 100 troops by March 15, a day after returning from China where he signed a raft of deals.
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Gaza war rages on 100th day as Israel PM promises 'victory' over Hamas
Israeli strikes pounded southern Gaza on Sunday, the 100th day of the war on Hamas which has claimed a surging civilian death toll and ravaged the besieged Palestinian territory.
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'Incredible' teen qualifier takes set off Djokovic at Australian Open thriller
An error-strewn Novak Djokovic kickstarted his bid for an 11th Australian Open and unprecedented 25th Grand Slam crown in unconvincing fashion on Sunday, dropping a set to "incredible" teenage qualifier Dino Prizmic.
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All remaining hostages seized in Ecuador prison riots freed
All remaining 136 prison guards and administrative workers who were seized as hostages during prison riots in Ecuador were freed on Saturday night, prison authorities said.
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Teen qualifier takes set off Djokovic in Australian Open thriller
An error-strewn Novak Djokovic kickstarted his bid for an 11th Australian Open and unprecedented 25th Grand Slam crown in unconvincing fashion on Sunday, dropping a set to fearless teenage qualifier Dino Prizmic.
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Hundreds marry in traditional Ethiopian mass wedding ceremony
Hundreds of couples gathered in Ethiopia's capital on Sunday to take part in a traditional mass wedding ceremony, the first such event in a decade, according to the organisers and participants.
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