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North Korea's Kim supervises rocket launcher test

North Korea's Kim supervises rocket launcher test

North Korean state media on Friday released images of leader Kim Jong Un supervising tests of a multiple rocket launcher system, a day after Seoul accused Pyongyang of firing a volley of short-range ballistic missiles.

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Tszyu-Ortiz super-welterweight fight off on doctor's orders

Tszyu-Ortiz super-welterweight fight off on doctor's orders

Tim Tszyu's WBA super-welterweight interim world title fight against unbeaten American Virgil Ortiz was called off Friday on doctor's orders with the Australian still struggling from a nasty head injury.

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Mavericks crush Timberwolves to book Celtics NBA title showdown

Mavericks crush Timberwolves to book Celtics NBA title showdown

The Dallas Mavericks, fueled by 36 points each from Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, routed the Minnesota Timberwolves 124-103 on Thursday to clinch the Western Conference crown and book an NBA title showdown with the Boston Celtics.

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'Evolving' Vinicius picks Champions League over Ballon d'Or

'Evolving' Vinicius picks Champions League over Ballon d'Or

The campaign for Vinicius Junior to land his first Ballon d'Or is well under way, but the Real Madrid forward has his priorities straight.

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Battle-tested Swiatek looks for French Open birthday boost

Battle-tested Swiatek looks for French Open birthday boost

Reigning champion Iga Swiatek will hope for an easier third round at the French Open as she turns 23 Friday after saving a match point against Naomi Osaka, while Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner both target a place in the last 16.

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Kenya feels marathon hero Kiptum's loss as Olympics near

Kenya feels marathon hero Kiptum's loss as Olympics near

Kenya had been hoping the late world marathon record-holder Kelvin Kiptum could break the two-hour barrier at the Paris Olympics, the head of Kenyan athletics said, calling his tragic death "devastating".

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Asian markets bounce after tough week as US inflation looms

Asian markets bounce after tough week as US inflation looms

Asian markets rose Friday after falling for much of the week, with below-forecast US data injecting some fresh life into hopes the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates this year.

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US says Russia using N. Korea missiles in Ukraine

US says Russia using N. Korea missiles in Ukraine

Russia is using North Korean ballistic missiles in Ukraine, a new Pentagon report says, citing debris analysis to confirm long-standing allegations that Pyongyang has been sending weapons to Moscow.

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Young Cambodians fight to preserve ancient martial art

Young Cambodians fight to preserve ancient martial art

In a small Cambodian town near the banks of the Mekong River, law student Oeun Bunthav tenses his slender torso and steels himself for an elbow strike to his head.

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In conflict-torn Libya, artist's family turns home into museum

In conflict-torn Libya, artist's family turns home into museum

A seemingly ordinary villa in the heart of Tripoli holds a lifetime of works by the late Libyan artist Ali Gana, whose family has turned his house into a unique museum.

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