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Djokovic stays No.1 as Medvedev falls to Hurkacz at Miami

Djokovic stays No.1 as Medvedev falls to Hurkacz at Miami

Daniil Medvedev missed a chance to reclaim the world number one ranking on Friday after falling to Poland's Hubert Hurkacz 7-6 (9/7), 6-3 at the Miami Open.

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One wounded as protest at Sri Lanka leader's home turns violent

One wounded as protest at Sri Lanka leader's home turns violent

A protest by hundreds of people trying to storm the home of Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa turned violent Thursday, with at least one man critically wounded, as residents slammed the government's handling of the country's crippling economic crisis.

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Depardieu denounces Putin's 'crazy excesses' in Ukraine

Depardieu denounces Putin's 'crazy excesses' in Ukraine

Veteran actor Gerard Depardieu on Thursday denounced the "crazy, unacceptable excesses" of Russian President Vladimir Putin in Ukraine.

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Ukraine could lose half its harvest due to war: minister

Ukraine could lose half its harvest due to war: minister

Bombed out wheat fields, farmers gone to the front, supplies chains ruined.

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Ton-up Babar and Haq punish Australia in Pakistan's highest ODI chase

Ton-up Babar and Haq punish Australia in Pakistan's highest ODI chase

Skipper Babar Azam and opener Imam-ul-Haq smashed brilliant centuries to help Pakistan pull off their highest ODI run-chase in a six-wicket triumph over Australia in Lahore on Thursday.

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International donors pledge $2.44 bn in aid for Afghanistan

International donors pledge $2.44 bn in aid for Afghanistan

International donors have pledged $2.44 billion in humanitarian aid for Afghanistan, the United Nations said on Thursday, falling short of its target to provide emergency relief.

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Ukraine war a factor in Argentina MotoGP delay, says top official

Ukraine war a factor in Argentina MotoGP delay, says top official

Opening practice for this weekend's Argentina MotoGP has been put back 24 hours to Saturday after flights carrying crucial equipment for the race were delayed with the Russian invasion of Ukraine cited as a major factor.

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'Russian soldiers go home!' says defiant Kharkiv commander

'Russian soldiers go home!' says defiant Kharkiv commander

"Russian soldiers, go home, while you're still alive!" The commander-in-chief of the 92nd Brigade of the Ukrainian army and defender of Kharkiv is defiant despite five weeks of war.

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Taliban hoist giant flag in Afghan capital, eight months after return

Taliban hoist giant flag in Afghan capital, eight months after return

The Taliban raised a giant white flag of their movement on a hill overlooking the Afghan capital Thursday in a ceremony held nearly eight months after they returned to power.

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Kyrgios fined $35,000 for tirade at umpire in Miami loss

Kyrgios fined $35,000 for tirade at umpire in Miami loss

Australian star Nick Kyrgios was fined $35,000 by the ATP on Thursday following his stormy row with umpire Carlos Bernardes in a Tuesday loss at the Miami Open.

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