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Sat, 06 Feb 2021 09:44:11 GMT
Police shooting of street artist sparks violent protests in Chile
Hundreds protested and a public building was burned down in a southern Chilean town Friday in reaction to the fatal police shooting of a street artist. The incident took place in Panguipulli after the juggler refused to cooperate with a police sear...

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 09:40:18 GMT
Chinese social media tributes mark anniversary of whistleblower doctor's death
Thousands of Chinese social media users paid tribute to Li Wenliang on Saturday, marking the one year anniversary of the death of the doctor who first blew the whistle on the coronavirus outbreak. Li, one of a group of doctors in Wuhan who shared p...

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 09:22:11 GMT
African leaders address Covid and security issues at virtual summit
African leaders will open a two-day virtual summit Saturday to discuss the continent's Covid-19 response as well as security issues that have been overlooked during the pandemic.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 09:10:16 GMT
Tennis star Osaka slams 'ignorant' sexist comments by Tokyo Olympics chief
Japanese tennis superstar Naomi Osaka Saturday slammed "ignorant" remarks from the Tokyo Olympics' chief organiser after a sexism row that has triggered an angry backlash and calls for his resignation. Osaka, a leading face of the Games in her home...

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 09:06:14 GMT
Key players rally behind Draghi in Italy government talks
Former European Central Bank chief Mario Draghi will on Saturday wrap up a first round of talks aimed at forming a new Italian government, hoping to drag the country out of its economic and Covid-19 crises. Summoned by President Sergio Mattarella t...

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 09:02:14 GMT
Auger-Aliassime sets up Evans final in Melbourne
Canadian young gun Felix Auger-Aliassime powered into his seventh ATP final Saturday, setting up a clash with Britain's Dan Evans after sweeping past France's Corentin Moutet 6-1, 6-2. The 20-year-old, who is searching for a first title, said he wa...

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 08:46:12 GMT
Root hits record double ton in 100th Test
Skipper Joe Root on Saturday became the first batsman to score a double century in his 100th Test in England's opening match against India. Root hit a six to pass 200 for the fifth time in his England career, extending a golden run that followed ma...

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 08:40:16 GMT
Somalia leaders fail to reach deal on elections: govt
Emergency talks between Somalia's divided political leaders have ended without agreement on how to proceed with elections, a government minister has announced just days before the president's mandate expires. Somalia is likely to miss a February 8 ...

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 07:38:12 GMT
Bavuma fights as South Africa struggles to 188-7 in second Test
Middle-order batsman Temba Bavuma continued to resist against relentless Pakistan bowling as South Africa reached 188-7 at lunch on the third day of the second Test in Rawalpindi on Saturday. Bavuma was unbeaten on 36 at the break and Keshav Mahara...

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 07:14:17 GMT
China's space probe sends back first image of Mars, landing scheduled this year
China's Tianwen-1 probe has sent back its first image of Mars, the national space agency said, as the mission prepares to touch down on the Red Planet later this year.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 07:10:16 GMT
Fox News cancels show of pro-Trump host Lou Dobbs
Fox News has canceled the show of Lou Dobbs, a right-wing presenter with a history of airing baseless conspiracy theories and one of the most ardent supporters of former president Donald Trump among US broadcasters. The decision on Friday came a da...

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 07:00:21 GMT
Celtics hold on to beat Clippers, Raptors edge Nets with Durant out
Jayson Tatum scored a team-high 34 points and Kemba Walker delivered a late surge as the Boston Celtics rallied from a first-half deficit to hold on and edge the Los Angeles Clippers 119-115 on Friday. Walker tallied 24 points and Carsen Edwards ca...

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 07:00:19 GMT
Tennis star Osaka slams 'ignorant' sexist comments by Tokyo Olympics chief
Japanese tennis superstar Naomi Osaka Saturday slammed "ignorant" remarks from the Tokyo Olympics' chief organiser after a sexism row that has triggered an angry backlash and calls for his resignation. Osaka, a leading face of the Games in her home...

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 06:40:33 GMT
Biden says 'erratic' Trump should not have access to security briefings
President Joe Biden said Friday that Donald Trump’s “erratic behavior” should prevent him from receiving classified intelligence briefings, a courtesy that historically has been granted to outgoing presidents.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 06:40:16 GMT
Osaka says she's done chasing world number one
Naomi Osaka insisted Saturday she wasn't consumed by returning to world number one, revealing her top priority was greater consistency as she eyes a second Australian Open title. The world number three is widely seen as a frontrunner at Melbourne P...



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