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Death toll from Kenya floods almost doubles to 120
AFP, Published on 29/11/2023
» NAIROBI - The death toll from floods that have devastated many parts of Kenya has almost doubled to 120, a government official said on Tuesday.
Israel expands Gaza operation as mediator says hostage deal 'close'
AFP, Published on 20/11/2023
» GAZA STRIP, Palestinian Teritories - Israeli troops were "expanding" their operation in the Gaza Strip Monday, as Qatari mediators said they were inching closer to a deal to free some of the 240 hostages held by Hamas militants.
Squash desperate to end 'very weird' Olympic exile in 2028
AFP, Published on 03/10/2023
» HANGZHOU, China - Squash has never been in the Olympics despite decades of trying, but players and officials hope that the 150-year-old sport will finally get its big chance in 2028.
WTA to make China return in September after Peng boycott
AFP, Published on 14/04/2023
» PARIS - Professional women's tennis tournaments will resume in China in September after a 16-month boycott over concerns for the safety of Chinese player Peng Shuai, the WTA announced on Thursday.
Iran prison fire toll doubles as protest tensions surge
AFP, Published on 18/10/2022
» PARIS: Eight inmates died in a fire that raged in Iran's Evin prison, the judiciary said Monday, doubling the official toll from a blaze that has further stoked tensions one month into protests sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini.
'Brick wall' Djokovic, Murray eye Wimbledon third round
AFP, Published on 29/06/2022
» LONDON - Australia's Thanasi Kokkinakis attempts to demolish the "brick wall" of Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon on Wednesday while Andy Murray needs to defuse the big-serving threat of John Isner.
Women's PGA Championship doubles prize money to $9 million
AFP, Published on 22/06/2022
» WASHINGTON - Defending champion Nelly Korda and her rivals will chase a record $9 million purse at this week's KPMG Women's PGA Championship after organisers announced a doubling of prize money for the event on Tuesday.
To use rather than collect, the second coming of NFTs
AFP, Published on 24/05/2022
» NEW YORK - NFTs have been called everything from fads to outright scams, but early adopters see a future for them as uniquely useful tools for business, health and the arts that goes beyond mere digital collecting.
Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai repeats sexual assault denial
AFP, Published on 07/02/2022
» BEIJING: Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai said she never accused anyone of sexual assault, according to an interview published Monday, again walking back an allegation that sparked worldwide concern about her safety.
Olympic 'curse' strikes again as Beijing costs mount
AFP, Published on 23/01/2022
» BEIJING: The "curse" of Olympic overspending looks set to strike again at the Beijing Games, with stringent Covid measures and loss of ticket sale revenues pushing up costs for China.