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Zurich votes to ban petrol leaf blowers

Zurich votes to ban petrol leaf blowers

Residents of Zurich voted Sunday to ban the use of petrol-fuelled leaf blowers and leaf vacuums over noise and air pollution concerns in public and private spaces.

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Namibia deploys 500 soldiers to fight Etosha fire

Namibia deploys 500 soldiers to fight Etosha fire

Namibia deployed 500 soldiers Sunday to help to fight a fire that has burned through a third of the vast Etosha National Park, one of Africa's largest game reserves, officials said.

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Ryder Cup start host steps down after expletive-filled McIlroy chant

Ryder Cup start host steps down after expletive-filled McIlroy chant

American comedian and actress Heather McMahan stepped down as Ryder Cup first tee master of ceremonies on Sunday and apologized for leading an expletive-lined chant on Saturday targeting Rory McIlroy.

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Kuldeep helps India bowl out Pakistan for 146 in Asia Cup final

Kuldeep helps India bowl out Pakistan for 146 in Asia Cup final

India spinner Kuldeep Yadav took four wickets to trigger a batting collapse and bowl Pakistan out for 146 in the Asia Cup final with no handshakes between the sides again on Sunday.

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Dominant Europe on the brink of historic Ryder Cup triumph

Dominant Europe on the brink of historic Ryder Cup triumph

Europe golfers were poised to complete a historic Ryder Cup victory over the United States as Sunday's concluding singles matches teed off at Bethpage Black.

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Injured Hovland withdraws from Ryder Cup as Europe moves closer to win

Injured Hovland withdraws from Ryder Cup as Europe moves closer to win

Norway's Viktor Hovland withdrew from the Ryder Cup on Sunday with a neck injury, a move that lifted Europe closer to a historic victory over the United States at Bethpage Black.

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Roma beat Verona to join Napoli at Serie A summit

Roma beat Verona to join Napoli at Serie A summit

Roma joined Napoli at the top of Serie A on Sunday after beating Verona 2-0 ahead of the reigning champions' hotly-anticipated clash with AC Milan.

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Watkins sparks Aston Villa revival for first Premier League win

Watkins sparks Aston Villa revival for first Premier League win

Ollie Watkins ended his barren spell in front of goal as Aston Villa came from behind to beat Fulham 3-1 for their first Premier League win of the season on Sunday.

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Pogacar defends cycling world title with solo run

Pogacar defends cycling world title with solo run

Slovenia's Tadej Pogacar won an epic men's road race at the cycling world championships on Sunday going solo from 66km out in the 267km slog over the hills around Kigali.

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No handshake again as India bowl against Pakistan in Asia Cup final

No handshake again as India bowl against Pakistan in Asia Cup final

India skipper Suryakumar Yadav won the toss and elected to field first against Pakistan as the two teams stuck to no handshakes and cold vibes in the Asia Cup final on Sunday.

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