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- Catholics hold muted Christmas mass in Indonesia's Sharia stronghold
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- Thousands attend Christmas charity dinner in Buenos Aires
- Demand for Japanese content booms post 'Shogun'
- As India's Bollywood shifts, stars and snappers click
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- Djokovic eyes more Slam glory as Swiatek returns under doping cloud
- Australia's in-form Head confirmed fit for Boxing Day Test
- Brazilian midfielder Oscar returns to Sao Paulo
- 'Wemby' and 'Ant-Man' to make NBA Christmas debuts
- US agency focused on foreign disinformation shuts down
- On Christmas Eve, Pope Francis launches holy Jubilee year
- 'Like a dream': AFP photographer's return to Syria
- Chiefs seek top seed in holiday test for playoff-bound NFL teams
- Panamanians protest 'public enemy' Trump's canal threat
- Cyclone death toll in Mayotte rises to 39
- Ecuador vice president says Noboa seeking her 'banishment'
- Leicester boss Van Nistelrooy aware of 'bigger picture' as Liverpool await
- Syria authorities say armed groups have agreed to disband
- Maresca expects Man City to be in title hunt as he downplays Chelsea's chancs
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- South Africa opt for all-pace attack against Pakistan
- Guardiola adamant Man City slump not all about Haaland
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- Global stocks mostly rise in thin pre-Christmas trade
- Postecoglou says Spurs 'need to reinforce' in transfer window
- Le Pen says days of new French govt numbered
- Global stocks mostly rise after US tech rally
- Villa boss Emery set for 'very difficult' clash with Newcastle
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Giannis Antetokounmpo posted his fourth triple double of the season as the Milwaukee Bucks handed the Washington Wizards their sixth straight loss with a 112-98 victory on Tuesday.
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Flores sues NFL, alleging racist hiring practices
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Arsenal free Aubameyang to join Barcelona
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South Korea reach 10th straight World Cup finals
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Brady confirms retirement, ends 'thrilling ride'
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Vietnam clobbers China in Lunar New Year upset
Vietnam rattled China in a 3-1 upset during a World Cup qualifying match on Tuesday, sparking jubilation among Hanoi crowds as both countries celebrate Lunar New Year.
Wales a tall order even without injured stars: Sexton
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NFL star Tom Brady confirms retirement
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Barcelona accuse Bartomeu's board of 'serious criminal behaviour'
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Celtic reap rewards of Japanese market on and off the pitch
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Ex-Wallabies fly-half Harris exits Pau early after injury nightmare
Former Wallabies fly-half Mike Harris has brought his two-year contract with Pau to a premature end after an injury-plagued year-and-a-half in south-western France, the Top 14 side announced on Tuesday.
Red-hot Japan down Saudis to move closer to World Cup
In-form Japan took a huge step towards World Cup qualification with a 2-0 home win over group leaders Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.
Dele Alli wants to be 'happy' again after Everton move
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Financial probe into previous Barcelona board found 'very serious criminal behaviour' - lawyer
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Unrest at home gives Burkina Faso 'added motivation' at Cup of Nations
Burkina Faso coach Kamou Malo admitted that news of political unrest in the country is spurring his team on at the Africa Cup of Nations as they prepare for Wednesday's semi-final against Senegal.
Senegal beginning to live up to billing after slow AFCON start
After a slow start to their Africa Cup of Nations campaign, Sadio Mane's Senegal are finally starting to justify their tag as pre-tournament favourites heading into Wednesday's semi-final against Burkina Faso.
Winter Olympics superpower Norway fears bittersweet backlash
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Joao Cancelo signs contract extension at Man City
Joao Cancelo has signed a two-year contract extension keeping him at Manchester City until 2027, the Premier League leaders announced on Tuesday.
Premier League clubs spend nearly £300 million in transfer window
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'Spirited on the slope': The downhill rise of Petra Vlhova
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Red-hot Sixers slip past Grizzlies, Curry powers Warriors over Rockets
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Cricket Australia denies 'fiery' Langer contract talks
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Alli, Van de Beek arrivals launch Lampard era at Everton
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Barcelona were reportedly closing in on the signing of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang on Monday night, after Arsenal agreed to let their former captain leave for free.
PSG thwarted in French Cup by surplus keeper Bulka
Paris Saint-Germain were eliminated from the French Cup on Monday as Marcin Bulka, a goalkeeper they loaned to Nice, saved twice in a penalty shootout to put his new team into the last eight.
Rangers seal shock swoop for Ramsey from Juventus
Rangers bolstered their bid to retain the Scottish Premiership with the loan signing of Aaron Ramsey on Monday from Juventus on loan until the end of the season.
US watchdog warns over athletes' safety at China Olympics
A US rights monitor sounded the alarm Monday over athletes' safety at China's upcoming Winter Olympics, after the host threatened "punishment" for anti-Beijing comments.