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Qatar's migrant workers enjoy World Cup on the cheap

Qatar's migrant workers enjoy World Cup on the cheap

Shafeeq Saqafi paid $3 for the Argentina shirt he proudly wore when he sat with 15,000 other migrant workers in a hidden corner of Doha to watch Lionel Messi's side salvage their World Cup.

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Odds stacked against African teams at World Cup, says Ghana coach

Odds stacked against African teams at World Cup, says Ghana coach

Ghana coach Otto Addo said Sunday the chances of an African team reaching the latter stages of the World Cup will remain limited until the continent is awarded more places at the tournament.

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World number three Smith wins Australian PGA Championship

World number three Smith wins Australian PGA Championship

World number three and reigning British Open champion Cameron Smith overcame a final round challenge and electrical storms to win the Australian PGA Championships for a third time Sunday by three strokes.

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Protests across China as anger mounts over zero-Covid policy

Protests across China as anger mounts over zero-Covid policy

Angry crowds took to the streets in Shanghai early on Sunday, and videos on social media showed protests in other cities across China, as public opposition to the government's hardline zero-Covid policy mounts.

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James shines as Lakers beat Spurs again, Suns edge Jazz

James shines as Lakers beat Spurs again, Suns edge Jazz

LeBron James scored a season-high 39 points to lead six Los Angeles players in double figures Saturday as the Lakers beat the San Antonio Spurs for the second time in two days on Saturday, 143-138.

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Rescuers search for missing after landslide on Italian island kills one

Rescuers search for missing after landslide on Italian island kills one

Italian rescuers were searching for a dozen missing people on the southern island of Ischia on Sunday after a landslide killed at least one person, as the government scheduled an emergency meeting.

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Brazil school shooting toll rises to four after teacher death

Brazil school shooting toll rises to four after teacher death

The death toll from a twin school shooting in Brazil rose to four on Saturday after a teacher wounded in the attack by a 16-year-old shooter wearing Nazi symbols died from her injuries, officials said.

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Scaloni calls for calm after Messi magic at World Cup

Scaloni calls for calm after Messi magic at World Cup

Lionel Scaloni pleaded with Argentines to show calm after Lionel Messi helped keep their World Cup hopes alive with the first goal in a crucial 2-0 win over Mexico on Saturday.

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Springboks hail 'special' Twickenham triumph as Jones defends record

Springboks hail 'special' Twickenham triumph as Jones defends record

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi hailed a "very special" success at Twickenham as England coach Eddie Jones defended his credentials after the world champions ended 2022 with a dominant 27-13 win on Saturday.

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Kilde starts downhill title defence with win at Lake Louise

Kilde starts downhill title defence with win at Lake Louise

Aleksander Aamodt Kilde started his World Cup downhill title defence in perfect style with an impressive victory in the opening speed event of the season at Lake Louise on Saturday.

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