Pelosi's Asia tour set to kick off under Taiwan cloud
US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi was expected to begin her Asia tour Monday in the shadow of diplomatic tensions with China, with no word yet if she will make a stop in Taiwan.
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N.Ireland bids farewell to peacemaker Trimble at Lisburn funeral
A funeral service for David Trimble, the Nobel peace prize-winning former first minister of Northern Ireland whose statecraft helped end decades of conflict, will be held Monday in his hometown of Lisburn.
Read moreNBA mourns Celtics great and civil rights activist Bill Russell
Bill Russell, the cornerstone of a Boston Celtics dynasty that won 11 NBA titles and a powerful voice for social justice, died Sunday at the age of 88, his family said.
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Beirut's blast-damaged grain silos partially collapse
Parts of Beirut's grain silos collapsed on Sunday, just days before the second anniversary of a catastrophic explosion at the Lebanese capital's port that ravaged the stores and swathes of the city.
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De Minaur downs Brooksby to reclaim ATP Atlanta crown
Australia's Alex de Minaur rolled to a 6-3, 6-3 victory over American Jenson Brooksby on Sunday to add a second ATP Atlanta title to the one he captured back in 2019.
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Rescuers face renewed rain as Kentucky flood death toll hits 28
Rescuers in Kentucky are taking the search effort door-to-door in worsening weather conditions as they brace for a long and grueling effort to locate victims of flooding that devastated the state's east, the governor said Sunday.
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Serial winner Wiegman helps England 'change society' in Euro triumph
England women's manager Sarina Wiegman hailed the impact her players have made in changing perceptions beyond the pitch after the Lionesses won a major tournament for the first time at Euro 2022.
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Finau captures second title in two weeks with US PGA triumph in Detroit
Tony Finau fired six birdies in a five-under par 67 on Sunday to capture his second US PGA Tour title in as many weeks with a convincing five shot win in the Rocket Mortgage Classic.
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McKeon reigns in Commonwealth pool as horror crash mars track cycling
Swimming superstars Emma McKeon and Chad le Clos made Commonwealth Games history on Sunday as Adam Peaty suffered a shock defeat while the track cycling was overshadowed by a horror smash.
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Portugal, France battle big forest fires as mercury soars
Portugal and France on Sunday battled major forest fires as temperatures rose sharply this weekend.
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