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'Nowhere to hide': Anti-gay crackdown grips East Africa

'Nowhere to hide': Anti-gay crackdown grips East Africa

Arnold came out as gay years ago, but last month, the Kenyan guitarist removed a rainbow flag from his Twitter profile, fearing for his safety as a new wave of virulent homophobia sweeps East Africa.

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Alcaraz, Swiatek roll into Indian Wells quarters, Medvedev survives

Alcaraz, Swiatek roll into Indian Wells quarters, Medvedev survives

Top seeds Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek eased into the Indian Wells quarter-finals on cue on Tuesday as in-form Daniil Medvedev defied injury in a wild three-set win over Alexander Zverev.

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Honduras to start diplomatic ties with China, in blow to Taiwan

Honduras to start diplomatic ties with China, in blow to Taiwan

Honduras will establish diplomatic ties with China, President Xiomara Castro said Tuesday, a move that would result in the severing of longstanding official ties with Taiwan.

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Mexico down Britain in World Baseball Classic, Canada back on track

Mexico down Britain in World Baseball Classic, Canada back on track

Mexico defeated Great Britain 2-1 on Tuesday to stay on course for a place in the World Baseball Classic quarter-finals as Canada got their campaign back on track with a 5-0 defeat of Colombia.

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'Once-in-a-lifetime' Ohtani has World Baseball semis in his sights

'Once-in-a-lifetime' Ohtani has World Baseball semis in his sights

Japanese superstar Shohei Ohtani has been having a ball at the World Baseball Classic and is determined not to let Italy wipe the smile off his face in Thursday's quarter-final.

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South Korean President Yoon hails key 'step forward' in Japan ties

South Korean President Yoon hails key 'step forward' in Japan ties

South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol on Wednesday hailed growing cooperation with Japan on issues from North Korea to semiconductors, saying it was part of a historic "new chapter" for the two countries.

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The battle to save Cambodia's river dolphins from extinction

The battle to save Cambodia's river dolphins from extinction

Bulging grey heads break the turbid waters of the Mekong River in Cambodia as a pod of rare Irrawaddy dolphins surfaces to breathe, drawing excited murmurs from tourists watching from nearby boats.

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Bucks seal NBA playoff berth, Nuggets fall again

Bucks seal NBA playoff berth, Nuggets fall again

The Milwaukee Bucks became the first team to clinch an NBA playoff place on Tuesday after holding off a late rally from the Phoenix Suns to complete a 116-104 road victory in Arizona.

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Honduras to establish diplomatic ties with China

Honduras to establish diplomatic ties with China

Honduras will establish diplomatic relations with mainland China, President Xiomara Castro said Tuesday, a move that would result in the severing of longstanding official ties with Taiwan.

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Alcaraz sails into Indian Wells quarter-finals as Draper retires

Alcaraz sails into Indian Wells quarter-finals as Draper retires

Top seed Carlos Alcaraz reached the Indian Wells quarter-finals Tuesday as Britain's Jack Draper retired from their fourth-round match with an injury to his right side.

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