Situation 'critical' as Iran forces kill 3 more protesters
Iranian security forces killed at least three protesters Saturday in the latest violence against demonstrations sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini, a rights group said.
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Kim, Uno take top prizes at figure skating's NHK Trophy
South Korea's Yelim Kim demonstrated style and focus Saturday to claim her first senior Grand Prix Series victory at the NHK Trophy, outperforming reigning world champion and home favourite Kaori Sakamoto.
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Shiffrin strikes in slalom to win World Cup opener
Reigning overall World Cup champion Mikaela Shiffrin laid down a marker for the new ski season with victory in the slalom in Levi on Saturday, the belated opening event of the tour.
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Climate fund breakthrough offers 'hope' at UN COP27 talks
COP27 host Egypt scrambled to salvage UN climate talks Saturday with the European Union signalling a breakthrough over the contentious issue of "loss and damage" funding for climate vulnerable nations.
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World Cup winner Jantjies to join second division Agen
South African international fly-half Elton Jantjies, who was recently sent home from the tour of Argentina allegedly for having an affair with the team dietician, has joined French second division side Agen, the club announced on Saturday.
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NASA Moon mission 'exceeding' expectations
On the third day after lifting off from Florida bound for the Moon, the Orion spacecraft is "exceeding performance expectations," NASA officials said on Friday.
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Qatar faces acid test in World Cup opener after 12 years of spending
Qatar will finally get their home World Cup under way on Sunday, 12 years after the nation's successful bid put into motion wide-ranging preparations which cost billions of dollars.
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Infantino lambasts World Cup 'hypocrites'
Two weeks after FIFA urged the 32 teams at the World Cup to "focus on the football", Gianni Infantino veered off-script on Saturday.
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Perez outstrips Verstappen in final Abu Dhabi practice
Sergio Perez outpaced Red Bull team-mate and world champion Max Verstappen in setting the fastest time in Saturday's third and final practice for the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
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Neuer pledges to wear 'One Love' armband at World Cup
Germany captain Manuel Neuer said he was had "no fear" about possible repercussions from FIFA for his country's human rights stances, while acknowledging the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the Qatar World Cup.
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