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NBA back in China after six-year absence sparked by democracy tweet
AFP, Published on 08/10/2025
» MACAU — The National Basketball Association (NBA) returns to the lucrative China market this week with two pre-season games following a six-year absence after a team official tweeted his support for pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong.
Djokovic storms into controversy, again
New York Times, Published on 01/06/2023
» PARIS: After everything that Novak Djokovic had put himself through over the past few years, the French Open began with the possibility, finally, of a Grand Slam tournament free of drama.
Team NZ defend moving America's Cup defence to Barcelona
AFP, Published on 30/03/2022
» WELLINGTON - Team New Zealand on Wednesday defended their decision to stage the next America's Cup in Spain, adamant they would have surrendered the Auld Mug if the regatta was held again in Auckland.
Taj Mahal but no trade deal for Trump in India
AFP, Published on 22/02/2020
» AHMEDABAD (INDIA) - US President Donald Trump will open the world's biggest cricket stadium and watch the sun set at the famed Taj Mahal during a lightning visit to India starting Monday, but behind the spectacular optics he is expected to face a protectionist counter-punch on trade.
Barcelona and Real Madrid prepare for Clasico amid threats of Catalan protest
AFP, Published on 18/12/2019
» MADRID: Barcelona and Real Madrid will tussle for top spot in La Liga on Wednesday as protestors threatened to use the most famous football match in the world to advance claims for Catalan independence.
Asian Games stir Indonesia's pride, boost Jokowi's campaign
AP, Published on 02/09/2018
» JAKARTA: Indonesia's hosting of the Asian Games and a record haul of gold medals has swelled national pride, providing a boost to the re-election campaign of President Joko "Jokowi'' Widodo.