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Sun Yang defends 400m freestyle worlds title
AFP, Published on 02/08/2015
» KAZAN (RUSSIA) - China's superstar Sun Yang successfully defended his 400m freestyle title with gold in Sunday's final as he opened his world swimming championship campaign in style.
China tightens controls on export of drones, supercomputers
AFP, Published on 02/08/2015
» BEIJING - China is tightening controls on exports of some drones and powerful computers and will require firms to register to ensure they do not "compromise national security", state media reported Sunday.
Another US hunter suspected of illegal Zimbabwe lion kill
AFP, Published on 02/08/2015
» HARARE - Another US hunter is suspected of killing a lion without a permit in Zimbabwe, the country's parks authority said Sunday, days after the killing of Cecil the lion by an American dentist caused global outrage.
Ledecky retains 400m freestyle world title
AFP, Published on 02/08/2015
» KAZAN (RUSSIA) - Teenage triple world-record holder Katie Ledecky of the United States retained her 400m freestyle title at the world swimming championships on Sunday to continue her dominance of the distance events.
Sjostrom breaks women's 100m butterfly record
AFP, Published on 02/08/2015
» KAZAN (RUSSIA) - Sweden's Sarah Sjostrom broke the women's 100m butterfly world record in the semi-finals of the world swimming championships on Sunday.
Adriatic oil, gas exploration raises concerns for Croatia tourism
AFP, Published on 02/08/2015
» NJIVICE (CROATIA) - As Croatia gears up for exploration of oil and gas in the Adriatic sea, green groups have raised concerns about the environment and economy of the tourism-dependant country's islands and pristine coastline.
Oxlade-Chamberlain ends Wenger's Mourinho jinx
AFP, Published on 02/08/2015
» LONDON - Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger claimed victory over Chelsea counterpart Jose Mourinho at the 14th attempt as Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's goal gave the FA Cup winners a 1-0 win in Sunday's Community Shield.
Triathlon tests Rio's Olympic readiness
AFP, Published on 02/08/2015
» RIO DE JANEIRO - Elite triathletes from around the world raced from Rio de Janeiro's Copacabana Beach Sunday in a dress rehearsal for next year's Olympic Games.
'Hungry' Latvala holds off Ogier in Finland
AFP, Published on 02/08/2015
» JYVäSKYLä (FINLAND) - Jari-Matti Latvala held off his VW Polo teammate and double world champion Sebastien Ogier in a thrilling duel to claim his home Rally of Finland on Sunday.
South Sudan tearfully becomes 206th Olympic member
AFP, Published on 02/08/2015
» KUALA LUMPUR - South Sudan on Sunday became the Olympic movement's 206th member amid emotional scenes as the war-stricken African nation crossed the final hurdle to competing at next year's Rio Olympics.