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Afghan-Pakistan peace talks push ahead
AFP, Published on 07/11/2025
» SPIN BOLDAK, Afghanistan - Afghan and Pakistani negotiators were locked in key peace talks in Istanbul on Friday after deadly border fighting threatened a fragile truce.
Spain upholds fine against football chief for forced kiss
AFP, Published on 25/06/2025
» MADRID - A Spanish court on Wednesday confirmed the 10,800-euro fine disgraced former football federation chief Luis Rubiales received for forcibly kissing Jenni Hermoso, a sentence feminist groups condemned as too lenient.
China tells International Olympic Committee of concerns about 'politicising' sport
South China Morning Post, Published on 08/05/2023
» China has expressed its concerns about the "politicisation of sports events" to the International Olympic Committee after a series of incidents that have alarmed Beijing, including a US-led diplomatic boycott of the Winter Games and recent anthem blunders involving Hong Kong teams.
Storm clouds gather over France team ahead of World Cup defence
AFP, Published on 21/09/2022
» SAINT-DENIS (FRANCE) - Just two months before France begin their defence of the World Cup, the mood around the team is in stark contrast to the celebrations that followed their win over Croatia in the 2018 final.
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.
Man Utd sideline Greenwood after assault accusation
AFP, Published on 30/01/2022
» LONDON: Mason Greenwood will not play or train with Manchester United "until further notice", the English Premier League giants said Sunday.
WTA suspends all tournaments in China over Peng concerns
AFP, Published on 02/12/2021
» WASHINGTON: WTA Tour chairman Steve Simon said Wednesday the women's tennis circuit is suspending all tournaments in China over concerns about the safety of Chinese player Peng Shuai.
Australian cricket team stands by Hales after blackface photo
AFP, Published on 23/11/2021
» SYDNEY - Big Bash League club Sydney Thunder plan to stick with Alex Hales despite a photo of the English batsman with his face painted black and claims he called his pet dog 'Kevin' as part of a racially derogatory joke.
Jordan demands investigation into Iran footballer's sex
AFP, Published on 16/11/2021
» AMMAN - Jordan has called on the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) to launch an investigation to determine the sex of a goalkeeper on the Iranian women's football team, with Tehran denying foul play.
Mercedes accuse Red Bull of attempt to 'tarnish good name, integrity of Hamilton'
AFP, Published on 30/07/2021
» BUDAPEST: Mercedes ramped up the war of words with Formula One rivals Red Bull on Thursday by accusing them of attempting to "tarnish the good name and sporting integrity of Lewis Hamilton".