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Biden salutes 'new era' of united Japan, S.Korea in face of China
AFP, Published on 19/08/2023
» CAMP DAVID - US President Joe Biden on Friday hailed a "new era" of unity with the leaders of South Korea and Japan as the allies unveiled new three-way security cooperation at a first-of-a-kind summit that has already rattled China.
Argentina's Pumpas making strides in mixed ability rugby
AFP, Published on 18/08/2023
» BUENOS AIRES - There is no better demonstration of rugby's oft-cited mantra that it is a sport for all shapes, sizes and abilities than in Argentina's Pumpas XV.
History beckons with England, Spain one win from World Cup glory
AFP, Published on 18/08/2023
» SYDNEY - A Women's World Cup that has broken records on and off the pitch will reach a suitable climax on Sunday when England or Spain are crowned champions for the first time.
'How to win graciously': Sportsmanship melts hearts at World Cup
AFP, Published on 17/08/2023
» SYDNEY - Unless there is an uncharacteristic outbreak of hostility and flurry of red cards in Sunday's final, opposing players consoling each other after games will be among the enduring images of the Women's World Cup.
Women's World Cup sets crowd records in New Zealand
AFP, Published on 16/08/2023
» WELLINGTON - The Women's World Cup gave the sport a huge boost in co-hosts New Zealand where new attendance records were set, the head of the country's football governing body said.
Sweden, Spain set for clash of styles in World Cup semi-final
AFP, Published on 15/08/2023
» AUCKLAND: First-time semi-finalists Spain face a more seasoned Sweden at the Women's World Cup on Tuesday, with a final against England or co-hosts Australia the prize.
Namibian rugby finds strength in the dunes of Walvis Bay
AFP, Published on 14/08/2023
» WALVIS BAY (NAMIBIA) - Walvis Bay is renowned for the abundance of its wildlife. Whales bask offshore while flamingos, pelicans and Damara terns all shelter in the tidal lagoon.
Military joins wildfire fight in Canada's far north
AFP, Published on 14/08/2023
» OTTAWA - Canada's military deployed to far north Sunday in the fight against hundreds of out-of-control wildfires as residents of several remote communities fled the advancing blazes.
N. Korea's Kim berates officials over storm damage
AFP, Published on 14/08/2023
» SEOUL - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un berated "irresponsible" officials for failing to prevent damage from a tropical storm that swept through the Korean peninsula last week, state media said Monday.
Neymar 'in negotiations' over Saudi move as Mbappe returns to PSG good books
AFP, Published on 14/08/2023
» PARIS - Neymar was "in negotiations" on Sunday to become the latest football superstar to decamp for Saudi Arabia, leaving Paris Saint-Germain just as Kylian Mbappe was brought back in from the cold by the French champions.