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'One in a Million': Syrian refugee tale wows Sundance

'One in a Million': Syrian refugee tale wows Sundance

As a million Syrians fled their country's devastating civil war in 2015, directors Itab Azzam and Jack MacInnes headed to Turkey where they would meet a young girl who encapsulated the contradictions of this enormous migration.

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Extreme heat triggers suspension rule at baking Australian Open

Extreme heat triggers suspension rule at baking Australian Open

Extreme heat triggered a suspension of play on outside courts at the Australian Open on Saturday and briefly held up the match involving champion Jannik Sinner before his encounter resumed under a closed roof.

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US military to prioritize homeland and curbing China, limit support for allies

US military to prioritize homeland and curbing China, limit support for allies

The US military will prioritize protecting the homeland and deterring China while providing "more limited" support to allies in Europe and elsewhere, a Pentagon strategy document released on Friday said.

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Europe and India seek closer ties with 'mother of all deals'

Europe and India seek closer ties with 'mother of all deals'

India and Europe hope to strike the "mother of all deals" when EU chiefs meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi next week, as the two economic behemoths seek to forge closer ties.

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Bangladesh readies for polls, worry among Hasina supporters

Bangladesh readies for polls, worry among Hasina supporters

Bangladesh is preparing for the first election since the overthrow of Sheikh Hasina, but supporters of her banned Awami League (AL) are struggling to decide whether to shift their allegiance.

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Greenland, Denmark set aside troubled history to face down Trump

Greenland, Denmark set aside troubled history to face down Trump

Greenland and Denmark have formed a united front to face down US President Donald Trump, momentarily setting aside the troubled history between them.

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Paris fashion doyenne Nichanian bows out at Hermes after 37 years

Paris fashion doyenne Nichanian bows out at Hermes after 37 years

France's Veronique Nichanian will present her final men's collection for Hermes on Saturday after 37 years as chief designer, the end of an era for the family-run firm and one of the industry's top female creatives.

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Anisimova ramps up Melbourne title bid with imperious win

Anisimova ramps up Melbourne title bid with imperious win

Amanda Anisimova ramped up her Australian Open title charge with a 6-1, 6-4 beating of fellow American Peyton Stearns on Saturday to reach the last 16 in imperious fashion.

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Keys revels in Melbourne heat as Djokovic steps up history bid

Keys revels in Melbourne heat as Djokovic steps up history bid

Defending champion Madison Keys revelled in the Melbourne heat Saturday to set up a last-16 showdown with fellow American Jessica Pegula at the Australian Open, where Novak Djokovic hopes to take another step towards a record 25th Grand Slam title.

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Nepal skipper eyes new summit with 'nothing to lose' at T20 World Cup

Nepal skipper eyes new summit with 'nothing to lose' at T20 World Cup

Nepal captain Rohit Paudel says his side have "nothing to lose" in next month's T20 World Cup as they target more famous upsets and a place in the tournament's Super Eight second phase.

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