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Sensational Sihwan Kim bags second Asian Tour win

Sensational Sihwan Kim bags second Asian Tour win

American golfer Sihwan Kim swept his second tournament in two months on Saturday, winning the Asian Mixed Stableford Challenge in Thailand as local teen sensation Ratchanon Chantananuwat suffered disappointment after his record-breaking victory last week.

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Sri Lanka declares 5-day share trading halt over crisis

Sri Lanka declares 5-day share trading halt over crisis

The Colombo Stock Exchange on Saturday announced a five-day trading halt after crisis-hit Sri Lanka hiked interest rates and declared a default on its external debt during the traditional New Year holiday.

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Sri Lanka's cricket stars go into bat for protesters

Sri Lanka's cricket stars go into bat for protesters

Sri Lanka's World Cup-winning cricket captain Arjuna Ranatunga and fellow ex-skipper Sanath Jayasuriya have joined street protests demanding the president step down over the country's economic crisis.

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CAF Confederation Cup quarter-finals: Five things to know

CAF Confederation Cup quarter-finals: Five things to know

Ghanaians Bernard Morrison and Richard Ofori could play pivotal roles when Simba of Tanzania host Orlando Pirates of South Africa on Sunday in a CAF Confederation Cup quarter-final first leg.

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North Korea marks founder's birth without a military parade

North Korea marks founder's birth without a military parade

Kim Jong Un oversaw a huge public procession to celebrate the birthday of North Korea's founding leader, state media images showed Saturday, but the anniversary passed without an anticipated show of military strength.

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Hawks, Pelicans book final NBA playoff berths

Hawks, Pelicans book final NBA playoff berths

Trae Young scored 32 of his 38 points in the second half as the Atlanta Hawks rallied to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday and book the final NBA Eastern Conference playoff berth.

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Kim Hyo-joo maintains LPGA Lotte Championship lead

Kim Hyo-joo maintains LPGA Lotte Championship lead

South Korea's Kim Hyo-joo had two late birdies to maintain her three-shot lead Friday in the third round of the LPGA Lotte Championship in Hawaii.

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China's 'space dream': A Long March to the Moon and beyond

China's 'space dream': A Long March to the Moon and beyond

The return to Earth of three astronauts on Saturday after six months at China's new space station marks a landmark step in the country's space ambitions, ending its longest crewed mission ever.

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Coachella returns in all its glittering, neon glory -- mask optional

Coachella returns in all its glittering, neon glory -- mask optional

Revelers in thong bodysuits, glitter eyeshadow and sheathed in neon gathered Friday in the California desert as the first Coachella since the pandemic's onset got underway.

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Young propels Hawks into final NBA Eastern Conference playoff spot

Young propels Hawks into final NBA Eastern Conference playoff spot

Trae Young scored 32 of his 38 points in the second half as the Atlanta Hawks rallied to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday and book the final NBA Eastern Conference playoff berth.

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