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Erdogan calls for pressure on US to stop Israel's offensive

Erdogan calls for pressure on US to stop Israel's offensive

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday called for pressure on the United States to stop Israel's offensive in Gaza, but said there would be no agreement unless Washington accepted the enclave as Palestinian land.

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Shiffrin takes slalom for 89th World Cup win of career

Shiffrin takes slalom for 89th World Cup win of career

Mikaela Shiffrin won the World Cup slalom at Levi on Sunday to chalk up her 89th career victory, despite skiing with a knee injury she suffered in training.

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Madagascar's Rajoelina expects re-election, with some divine help

Madagascar's Rajoelina expects re-election, with some divine help

Madagascar's outgoing president Andry Rajoelina expressed little doubt as he spoke to AFP about his predictions for the country's upcoming elections.

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Tons from Iyer and Rahul power India to 410-4 against Dutch

Tons from Iyer and Rahul power India to 410-4 against Dutch

Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul hit attacking centuries to power India to a mammoth 410-4 against the Netherlands as the hosts look to stay undefeated in the final league match on Sunday.

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Heavy Gaza combat heightens fears for people trapped in hospital

Heavy Gaza combat heightens fears for people trapped in hospital

Intense fighting raged around Gaza's biggest hospital Sunday where doctors said thousands of Palestinians were trapped in dire conditions, as Israel pledged to help evacuate babies from the crippled facility.

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Ex-no.1 Momota wins first badminton title in two years

Ex-no.1 Momota wins first badminton title in two years

Fallen former world number one Kento Momota won his first badminton title in two years on Sunday with a victory over Japanese compatriot Koki Watanabe at the Korea Masters.

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Sixers' Oubre has hospital treatment after being hit by car

Sixers' Oubre has hospital treatment after being hit by car

Philadelphia 76ers forward Kelly Oubre Jr. was hospitalized Saturday after he was struck by a car but discharged a few hours later, the NBA team said.

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Israel-Hamas battles heighten fears for people trapped in Gaza hospital

Israel-Hamas battles heighten fears for people trapped in Gaza hospital

Intense fighting raged around Gaza's biggest hospital Sunday where doctors said thousands of Palestinians were trapped in dire conditions, as Israel pledged to help evacuate babies from the crippled facility.

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Thousands to march in France against anti-Semitism

Thousands to march in France against anti-Semitism

Tens of thousands are expected to attend a march against anti-Semitism in Paris on Sunday amid bickering by political parties over who should take part and a surge in anti-Semitic incidents across France.

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Unheralded Kiwi Campbell trumps Cameron Smith to win Hong Kong Open

Unheralded Kiwi Campbell trumps Cameron Smith to win Hong Kong Open

The 635th-ranked New Zealander Ben Campbell beat "frustrated" major winner Cameron Smith by one stroke for a stunning triumph at the $2 million Hong Kong Open on Sunday.

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