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Xavi maintains tough Barcelona stance on Dembele
German centre right elects Merkel critic as leader
German centre right elects Merkel critic as leader

Germany's centre right opposition Christian Democrats on Saturday elected Friedrich Merz, a critic of former Chancellor Angela Merkel, as their new leader by a huge majority.

January 22, 2022

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Cilic stuns fifth seed Rublev to reach Open fourth round
Cilic stuns fifth seed Rublev to reach Open fourth round

Former finalist Marin Cilic ended fifth seed Andrey Rublev's Australian Open hopes with an upset four-set victory to reach the fourth round on Saturday.

January 22, 2022

Toulouse cancellation 'discredits' Euro Cup - French rugby body
Toulouse cancellation 'discredits' Euro Cup - French rugby body

The cancellation of Toulouse's match against Cardiff has "discredited" the European Champions Cup, the LNR, which runs professional rugby in France, said on Saturday.

January 22, 2022

Malaysian ex-PM Mahathir stable after latest hospital admission
Malaysian ex-PM Mahathir stable after latest hospital admission

Former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad is in a stable condition after being admitted to a specialist heart hospital for the third time in just weeks, his daughter said Saturday.

January 22, 2022

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Sherpa sibling daredavils aim for 'Grand Slam'
Sherpa sibling daredavils aim for 'Grand Slam'

Two out of three Sherpa brothers have proudly returned home after becoming the first Nepalis to reach the South Pole, part of their mission to achieve the hallowed Explorers' Grand Slam.

January 22, 2022

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Taliban say Oslo talks with West will 'transform atmosphere of war'
Taliban say Oslo talks with West will 'transform atmosphere of war'

The Taliban's first official talks with the West on European soil since seizing power in Afghanistan will help to "transform the atmosphere of war" after a two-decade insurgency against NATO forces, the group's top spokesman told AFP Saturday.

January 22, 2022