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Anti-Turkey demo in Sweden stokes fresh tensions

Anti-Turkey demo in Sweden stokes fresh tensions

Turkey on Saturday called off a visit by Sweden's defence minister over a planned demonstration by a right-wing extremist in Stockholm, sparking a fresh crisis over NATO talks between the two countries.

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Drab draw leaves Liverpool, Chelsea still mired in mid-table

Drab draw leaves Liverpool, Chelsea still mired in mid-table

Liverpool and Chelsea's poor seasons were summed up in a dismal 0-0 draw at Anfield on Saturday that did little to aid their chances of climbing into the Premier League's top four.

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Rohit lauds pace bowlers as India clinch ODI series

Rohit lauds pace bowlers as India clinch ODI series

Skipper Rohit Sharma on Saturday hailed India's seam bowlers after the hosts hammered New Zealand by eight wickets to clinch the series in the second one-day international.

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Djokovic defies injury in Australian Open win but Murray bows out

Djokovic defies injury in Australian Open win but Murray bows out

Novak Djokovic's hamstring just about held up as the hot favourite battled into the Australian Open last 16 on Saturday, but Andy Murray's heroic run is over.

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Tanzania opposition holds first rally since ban lifted

Tanzania opposition holds first rally since ban lifted

Tanzania's main opposition party held Saturday its first mass rally since the lifting of a ban imposed in 2016, raising hopes the government is committed to increased political freedom in the East African nation.

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Kilde overcomes dip in confidence for Kitzbuehel win

Kilde overcomes dip in confidence for Kitzbuehel win

Norway's Aleksander Aamodt Kilde admitted to having to banish a dip in self-confidence to bounce back for what he dubbed one of his greatest victories in the second Kitzbuehel downhill on Saturday.

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US, Africa histories 'intimately connected' by slavery: Yellen

US, Africa histories 'intimately connected' by slavery: Yellen

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Saturday the histories of the United States and Africa were "intimately connected" by the "tragedy" of slavery, as Washington seeks to strengthen relations with the continent.

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McCarthy kept waiting for Blackpool bow by frozen pitch

McCarthy kept waiting for Blackpool bow by frozen pitch

Mick McCarthy has been made to wait for his first match as manager of Blackpool after an English Championship match at home to Huddersfield on Saturday was postponed by a frozen pitch.

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Murray 'proud' as heroic Australian Open run ends in round three

Murray 'proud' as heroic Australian Open run ends in round three

A proud Andy Murray said he "gave everything" as his 4:05 am finish caught up with him in a typically defiant third-round loss at the Australian Open on Saturday.

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Barca coach Xavi in 'state of shock' over Alves accusations

Barca coach Xavi in 'state of shock' over Alves accusations

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez said Saturday that he is in "a state of shock" after Dani Alves's arrest on sexual assault allegations.

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