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Coach says 'glimmer of hope' for imperilled Moana Pasifika

Coach says 'glimmer of hope' for imperilled Moana Pasifika

Moana Pasifika coach Tana Umaga said Sunday he doesn't know if there's a genuine buyer ready to rescue the financially stricken Super Rugby team -- but won't give up hope as the clock ticks down.

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What we know about the Trump press gala shooting

What we know about the Trump press gala shooting

US President Donald Trump and other attendees were evacuated Saturday night after gunshots were fired at a glitzy media gala in Washington.

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Al Ahli made to 'suffer' in winning Asian Champions League: coach

Al Ahli made to 'suffer' in winning Asian Champions League: coach

Al Ahli had to "suffer" in becoming the first club in more than two decades to win back-to-back Asian Champions League titles, their relieved coach said.

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India plugs oil gap as Middle East supplies sink

India plugs oil gap as Middle East supplies sink

India has ramped up purchases of Russian oil and revived alternate supplies from Africa, Iran and Venezuela to blunt a sharp crude shortfall from the crisis-ridden Middle East, analysts say.

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'Get down!' Panic and chaos at glitzy media gala

'Get down!' Panic and chaos at glitzy media gala

It was meant to be a glitzy night with President Donald Trump addressing journalists at a Washington ballroom. But the glamor was shattered by gunshots that left guests diving to the floor and the US leader bundled out by security personnel.

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Timberwolves' Edwards, DiVincenzo injured in playoff win over Nuggets

Timberwolves' Edwards, DiVincenzo injured in playoff win over Nuggets

The Minnesota Timberwolves lost All-Star Anthony Edwards and fellow starting guard Donte DiVincenzo to first-half injuries on Saturday to take the shine off their 112-96 NBA playoff victory over Denver.

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T'Wolves shake off key injuries to beat Nuggets for 3-1 series lead

T'Wolves shake off key injuries to beat Nuggets for 3-1 series lead

Minnesota's Ayo Dosunmu scored 43 points off the bench on Saturday as the Timberwolves shook off two potentially devastating injuries to beat Denver 112-96 and take a 3-1 lead in their NBA playoff series.

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Japan's Machida had 'mental pressure' in Champions League final loss

Japan's Machida had 'mental pressure' in Champions League final loss

Machida Zelvia's former high-school coach said his team "faced a lot of mental pressure" after the Japanese upstarts suffered a heartbreaking defeat in the Asian Champions League final.

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Japan inflation cools demand for vending machine drinks

Japan inflation cools demand for vending machine drinks

From post offices and parks to stations and even the summit of Mount Fuji, Japan's vending machines are ubiquitous. But with the rapid pace of inflation cooling demand for their drinks, operators are being forced to rethink the business.

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Badminton eyes 'next generation' with new scoring system

Badminton eyes 'next generation' with new scoring system

Badminton chiefs say they have "strengthened the sport" for the future after the governing body voted to change the scoring system in a major move.

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