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Bruce Willis's declining health evident for some time: filmmakers

Bruce Willis's declining health evident for some time: filmmakers

The announcement that Bruce Willis was stepping back from acting because of cognitive difficulties came as no surprise to people who have worked with the action hero, reports said.

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Djokovic stays No.1 as Medvedev falls to Hurkacz at Miami

Djokovic stays No.1 as Medvedev falls to Hurkacz at Miami

Daniil Medvedev missed a chance to reclaim the world number one ranking on Friday after falling to Poland's Hubert Hurkacz 7-6 (9/7), 6-3 at the Miami Open.

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One wounded as protest at Sri Lanka leader's home turns violent

One wounded as protest at Sri Lanka leader's home turns violent

A protest by hundreds of people trying to storm the home of Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa turned violent Thursday, with at least one man critically wounded, as residents slammed the government's handling of the country's crippling economic crisis.

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Depardieu denounces Putin's 'crazy excesses' in Ukraine

Depardieu denounces Putin's 'crazy excesses' in Ukraine

Veteran actor Gerard Depardieu on Thursday denounced the "crazy, unacceptable excesses" of Russian President Vladimir Putin in Ukraine.

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Ton-up Babar and Haq punish Australia in Pakistan's highest ODI chase

Ton-up Babar and Haq punish Australia in Pakistan's highest ODI chase

Skipper Babar Azam and opener Imam-ul-Haq smashed brilliant centuries to help Pakistan pull off their highest ODI run-chase in a six-wicket triumph over Australia in Lahore on Thursday.

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International donors pledge $2.44 bn in aid for Afghanistan

International donors pledge $2.44 bn in aid for Afghanistan

International donors have pledged $2.44 billion in humanitarian aid for Afghanistan, the United Nations said on Thursday, falling short of its target to provide emergency relief.

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Ukraine war a factor in Argentina MotoGP delay, says top official

Ukraine war a factor in Argentina MotoGP delay, says top official

Opening practice for this weekend's Argentina MotoGP has been put back 24 hours to Saturday after flights carrying crucial equipment for the race were delayed with the Russian invasion of Ukraine cited as a major factor.

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Kyrgios fined $35,000 for tirade at umpire in Miami loss

Kyrgios fined $35,000 for tirade at umpire in Miami loss

Australian star Nick Kyrgios was fined $35,000 by the ATP on Thursday following his stormy row with umpire Carlos Bernardes in a Tuesday loss at the Miami Open.

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Hundreds storm Sri Lanka president's home as crisis deepens

Hundreds storm Sri Lanka president's home as crisis deepens

Police fired tear gas and water cannon at hundreds of protesters trying to storm the home of Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa in the capital Thursday, demanding his resignation as the South Asian nation's economic crisis worsened.

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US not looking for new deal in China negotiations: trade chief

US not looking for new deal in China negotiations: trade chief

The United States is not looking for a new deal in its negotiations with China over trading practices but rather to address practices by Beijing that it finds objectionable, Washington's trade chief said Thursday.

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