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India fetes France's Macron at annual military parade

India fetes France's Macron at annual military parade

President Emmanuel Macron was guest of honour Thursday for India's pomp-filled annual military parade, in a state visit aimed at shoring up France's strategic ties with the world's fifth-largest economy.

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Colombia seeks international aid to combat forest fires edging in on homes

Colombia seeks international aid to combat forest fires edging in on homes

Colombia appealed on Thursday for international aid as it battled dozens of forest fires burning vast swathes of the country and encroaching on homes in the capital.

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Sinner ends Djokovic Grand Slam history bid at Australian Open

Sinner ends Djokovic Grand Slam history bid at Australian Open

Jannik Sinner ended Novak Djokovic's bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title on Friday, snapping the Serb's astonishing 33-match winning run at Melbourne Park to reach his first major final.

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China's top diplomat to discuss Taiwan with US security advisor

China's top diplomat to discuss Taiwan with US security advisor

China's top diplomat Wang Yi will discuss Taiwan with US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan during talks in Thailand this week, Beijing said Friday, as the two powers seek to improve relations after years of tensions.

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Quality control at heart of latest Boeing crisis

Quality control at heart of latest Boeing crisis

Boeing is facing intensifying scrutiny over its quality control practices in the aftermath of a near-catastrophic Alaska Airlines flight three weeks ago when a panel blew out.

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Sinner ends Djokovic's Australian Open reign to reach final

Sinner ends Djokovic's Australian Open reign to reach final

Jannik Sinner terminated Novak Djokovic's bid for tennis immortality at the Australian Open on Friday, ending the Serb's record 33-match winning run at Melbourne Park and his bid for a 25th Grand Slam title.

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Son faces Saudis, Palestine make history in Asian Cup last 16

Son faces Saudis, Palestine make history in Asian Cup last 16

Son Heung-min's stuttering South Korea play Saudi Arabia while Palestine face hosts and holders Qatar as the Asian Cup kicks into high gear with the knockout rounds from Sunday.

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Barnes shines as Kings hold off Warriors, Lakers top Bulls

Barnes shines as Kings hold off Warriors, Lakers top Bulls

The Sacramento Kings, fueled by a career-high 39 points from Harrison Barnes, edged the Golden State Warriors 134-133 on Thursday as Lakers star LeBron James celebrated his record-setting 20th NBA All-Star nod with a win.

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Song and Cameroon aim to get better of Nigeria again at AFCON

Song and Cameroon aim to get better of Nigeria again at AFCON

There can be few more evocative fixtures at an Africa Cup of Nations than a meeting between Nigeria and Cameroon, and this Saturday's last-16 encounter in Ivory Coast will surely bring back plenty of memories for Indomitable Lions coach Rigobert Song in particular.

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Tuchel's injury-ravaged Bayern wary of Augsburg slip-up

Tuchel's injury-ravaged Bayern wary of Augsburg slip-up

Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel said he felt "a little bit jinxed" by his club's luck, as the Bundesliga champions head for resurgent Augsburg on Saturday with fresh injury concerns.

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