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US frowns on Indonesia's invite to Putin for G20 summit

US frowns on Indonesia's invite to Putin for G20 summit

Indonesia invoked the opposition of the United States Friday with its decision to invite Russian President Vladimir Putin to the G20 summit in November, even as the host nation also invited Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

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MLB suspends Dodgers pitcher Bauer for two seasons after assault allegations

MLB suspends Dodgers pitcher Bauer for two seasons after assault allegations

Major League Baseball suspended Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer for two seasons on Friday over sexual assault allegations for which he was never criminally charged.

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First rocket strike sparks solidarity wave in Ukraine city

First rocket strike sparks solidarity wave in Ukraine city

In Zaporizhzhia, trees were in bud and life was peaceful in this southeastern city, despite the war raging nearby -- until a rocket hit last Thursday, prompting a huge outpouring of solidarity.

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Zion wants long-term stay with Pelicans after NBA playoff run

Zion wants long-term stay with Pelicans after NBA playoff run

Injury-nagged Zion Williamson, who missed the entire 2021-22 NBA season with a broken right foot, wants a long-term deal with the New Orleans Pelicans after watching their playoff run.

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Raducanu overcomes early stutter on Madrid clay

Raducanu overcomes early stutter on Madrid clay

US Open champion Emma Raducanu rallied back from 2-5 down in the first set before switching gears to post a 7-6 (7/3), 6-0 result against Czech Republic's Tereza Martincova and set up an intriguing second round with fellow 19-year-old Marta Kostyuk.

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O'Sullivan opens up World Championship semi-final lead over Higgins

O'Sullivan opens up World Championship semi-final lead over Higgins

Ronnie O'Sullivan pulled four frames clear of fellow former champion John Higgins in their snooker World Championship semi-final on Friday.

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Carapaz heads powerful Ineos Giro d'Italia defence

Carapaz heads powerful Ineos Giro d'Italia defence

British cycling team Ineos have named a strong line up to defend the Giro d'Italia title they won in the past two editions and will be led by Ecuador's Richard Carapaz.

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Islamic State 'Beatle' Kotey sentenced to life in US jail

Islamic State 'Beatle' Kotey sentenced to life in US jail

Alexanda Kotey, part of the Islamic State kidnap-and-murder cell known as the "Beatles," was sentenced to life in jail by a United States court on Friday.

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Cipriani to leave Bath as he eyes foreign service

Cipriani to leave Bath as he eyes foreign service

Former England international Danny Cipriani said on Friday he will leave Premiership club Bath at the end of the season before moving abroad.

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Boehly consortium to be named as preferred bidder for Chelsea: reports

Boehly consortium to be named as preferred bidder for Chelsea: reports

A consortium led by Los Angeles Dodgers co-owner Todd Boehly will be named as the preferred bidder to buy Chelsea, according to British media reports on Friday.

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