6.2-magnitude earthquake strikes Indonesia's Sumatra island
A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia's Sumatra island on Friday, the United States Geological Survey said, with residents sent fleeing from their homes.
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Covid rages in Iraq as vaccinations lag
In the stores and buses of Iraq masks are rare even as Covid-19 spreads widely, vaccines are viewed with suspicion and the sick see hospitals as a last resort.
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Driven Zhou on road to Chinese Formula One breakthrough
Zhou Guanyu had his first official outing Thursday, on the final laps of his long journey to become the first Chinese Formula One driver.
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Grand Slam-chasing France confront Scotland hoodoo
Unbeaten France head to Murrayfield with an underdog mentality and a point to prove against bogey-side Scotland on Saturday as they continue their bid for a Six Nations Championship clean sweep.
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Asian markets track Wall St rally as traders weigh Russia sanctions
Equities bounced back Friday from the previous day's rout with investors taking their lead from a rally on Wall Street after Washington decided against imposing the stiffest sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.
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Maiden ton for Erwee as South Africa build against New Zealand
Sarel Erwee posted his maiden Test century as South Africa reached 163 for one at tea on day one of the second Test against New Zealand in Christchurch on Friday.
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Tennis star Kyrgios says he had suicidal thoughts, self-harmed
Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios says he had suicidal thoughts, abused drugs and self-harmed during a dark period in his life in 2019.
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Bledisloe Cup cut to two Tests annually from three
Australia's rivalry with the All Blacks will be scaled back to two Tests each year from three, officials said Friday, as the Wallabies seek to play other countries.
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Ukraine crisis challenges oil industry caution at high prices
As commodity prices soar, the Ukraine crisis has prompted demands from petroleum lobbies for a reboot of US energy policy to promote domestic oil and gas production.
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Dual code rugby star Va'aiga Tuigamala dies at 52
Tributes flowed Friday after the shock death at 52 of Va'aiga Tuigamala, affectionately known as 'Inga the winger' to fans of both rugby union and rugby league.
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