Djokovic says he 'intends to go to Wimbledon'
Novak Djokovic said Monday he "intends to go to Wimbledon" to defend his title despite the controversy over the tournament being stripped of ranking points.
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Japan hosts Quad summit seeking unity on countering China
The leaders of Japan, India, Australia and the United States meet in Tokyo on Tuesday seeking common ground on countering China's growing regional economic and military clout.
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Yankees slugger suspended over 'Jackie' taunt
New York Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson was suspended for one game and given an undisclosed fine by Major League Baseball on Monday for a remark to Chicago White Sox player Tim Anderson that triggered accusations of racism.
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Djokovic wins on Grand Slam return as Nadal strolls at French Open
Reigning champion Novak Djokovic won in straight sets on his return to Grand Slam action at the French Open on Monday, while Rafael Nadal eased to victory as he kicked off his quest for a 14th Roland Garros title.
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King of the creepy Cronenberg imagines future of sex at Cannes
Sci-fi shockmeister David Cronenberg grossed out the Cannes Film Festival Monday with an ultra-creepy take on the future of sex starring Kristen Stewart, Lea Seydoux and long-time collaborator Viggo Mortensen.
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Airbnb stops booking stays in China: source
Home rental service Airbnb is shutting down its business in China as a pandemic lockdown shows no sign of ending there, a source close to the company told AFP Monday.
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Uyghurs urge UN rights chief to ask hard questions in Xinjiang
Uyghurs have urged UN human rights chief Michelle Bachelet to avoid falling victim to a public relations stunt as her trip to China enters a delicate new phase on Tuesday with a visit to the remote Xinjiang region.
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'End of an era' as New York removes last of its iconic payphone booths
Marking the end of an era, New York City on Monday removed the last of its storied payphone booths, which have fallen victim to the ubiquity of free Wi-fi and cell phones in recent years.
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Djokovic makes easy winning return to Grand Slams
Defending champion Novak Djokovic cruised into the second of the French Open on Monday as the world number one returned to Grand Slam tennis for the first time this year.
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Beaten-down US stocks rally as Lagarde comments lift euro
Beaten-down Wall Street stocks rallied Monday amid hopes that equities have bottomed, while the euro advanced after European Central Bank chief Christine Lagarde signaled the end of negative interest rates.
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