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Suspect in murder of Paraguayan prosecutor handed over to Colombia

Suspect in murder of Paraguayan prosecutor handed over to Colombia

A woman suspected in the murder of a Paraguayan anti-mafia prosecutor was expelled from El Salvador on Saturday and handed over to Colombian authorities, the Colombian prosecutor's office said.

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Khachanov wins 14 straight games to crush Nishioka at Australian Open

Khachanov wins 14 straight games to crush Nishioka at Australian Open

A dominant Karen Khachanov won the first 14 games before surging into his maiden Australian Open quarter-final on Sunday in a straight sets romp over Japan's outclassed Yoshihito Nishioka.

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'I wanted it too hard, I need to chill' says stunned Swiatek

'I wanted it too hard, I need to chill' says stunned Swiatek

World number one Iga Swiatek said she had felt the pressure and needed to "chill", after suffering a stunning exit in the Australian Open last 16 on Sunday.

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Vine wins Tour Down Under, second to Yates in final stage

Vine wins Tour Down Under, second to Yates in final stage

Australia's Jay Vine claimed his first World Tour victory in the Tour Down Under on Sunday, with Britain's Simon Yates winning a thrilling uphill battle to take the race's final stage.

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Sudan's prized gum trees ward off drought but workers wither

Sudan's prized gum trees ward off drought but workers wither

A vast belt of trees vital for global production of fizzy drinks helps Sudanese farmers adapt to climate change, but in the harsh drylands many are reluctant to take up the trade.

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Limping Mahomes and Chiefs hold off Jaguars,  Eagles advance

Limping Mahomes and Chiefs hold off Jaguars, Eagles advance

Quarterback Patrick Mahomes overcame an ankle injury as the Kansas City Chiefs held off the Jacksonville Jaguars on Saturday, reaching their fifth straight AFC Championship game with a 27-20 win, while the Philadelphia Eagles enjoyed a comfortable 38-7 win over the New York Giants in the NFC.

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Luxury sector impatient for return of Chinese tourists

Luxury sector impatient for return of Chinese tourists

The European luxury sector is welcoming the end of pandemic lockdowns in China, as the return of big-spending Chinese tourists could sustain further growth.

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'Pokemon Go' creator returns to 'real world' recipe for NBA game

'Pokemon Go' creator returns to 'real world' recipe for NBA game

Seven years ago the mobile game "Pokemon Go" took the world by storm, and now its creators are aiming to infuse the same "real-world" appeal into their new basketball game.

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Mahomes upbeat about injury as Chiefs return to AFC Championship game

Mahomes upbeat about injury as Chiefs return to AFC Championship game

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was upbeat about his likely fitness for next week's AFC Championship game after suffering an ankle injury in Saturday's NFL divisional round win over the Jacksonville Jaguars.

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Shelton lapping up Australian Open on first trip outside US

Shelton lapping up Australian Open on first trip outside US

For many young people their first trip overseas is an exciting adventure, a time to experience the world. And it's no different for Ben Shelton.

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