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Ex-champ from Ukraine fights with war and family on his mind

Ex-champ from Ukraine fights with war and family on his mind

Ukrainian boxer Viktor Postol, a former world champion at 140 pounds, is thinking of his family and the war in his homeland as he prepares for a crucial fight Saturday.

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US-Russia tensions spill into space, but ISS safe -- for now

US-Russia tensions spill into space, but ISS safe -- for now

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has placed a question mark over the future of the International Space Station, long a symbol of post Cold War cooperation, where astronauts and cosmonauts proudly live and work side-by-side.

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Gucci and Adidas are BFF at Milan Fashion Week

Gucci and Adidas are BFF at Milan Fashion Week

Why have one logo when you can have two?

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Klopp hungry for more trophies to burnish Liverpool legacy

Klopp hungry for more trophies to burnish Liverpool legacy

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is determined to ensure his side are remembered for their achievements and not missed opportunities as he prepares for Sunday's League Cup final against Chelsea.

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US: Russian forces lose momentum to stiff Ukraine resistance

US: Russian forces lose momentum to stiff Ukraine resistance

Russia's drive to seize control of Ukraine quickly has lost momentum amid resistance from Ukrainian fighters on the ground and in the air, a senior US defense official said Friday.

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Kontaveit, Swiatek to meet for Qatar Open title

Kontaveit, Swiatek to meet for Qatar Open title

Anett Kontaveit reached her seventh WTA final since August on Friday when she breezed past Jelena Ostapenko 6-1, 6-4 at the Qatar Open.

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Five things to know about Ukraine

Five things to know about Ukraine

As Russian troops approach the Ukrainian capital in an all-out offensive, here are five facts about the country that has long been disputed by great empires.

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Fury to defend heavyweight title against Whyte at Wembley on April 23

Fury to defend heavyweight title against Whyte at Wembley on April 23

Tyson Fury will have his first bout on home soil in nearly four years when he defends his World Boxing Council (WBC) heavyweight title in an all-British clash against Dillian Whyte at Wembley Stadium on April 23.

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Scotland's Hogg undaunted by powerful France ahead of Six Nations clash

Scotland's Hogg undaunted by powerful France ahead of Six Nations clash

Stuart Hogg says Scotland have the firepower to deny France a Grand Slam even though he rates the Six Nations leaders as one of the best teams in world rugby.

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Ukraine warns of radiation after Chernobyl seized by Russians

Ukraine warns of radiation after Chernobyl seized by Russians

Ukrainian authorities warned Friday that radiation levels had increased in the Chernobyl exclusion zone since it was seized by invading Russian troops, however the UN's nuclear watchdog said it currently "posed no danger".

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