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Japan's Mihara wins second gold, US 1-2 in pairs at Four Continents
Japan's Mihara wins second gold, US 1-2 in pairs at Four Continents

Japan's Mai Mihara put her bitterness at missing out on a spot in the Winter Olympics behind her by winning gold for the second time in the ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships on Saturday, as the United States enjoyed a one-two in the pairs event.

January 22, 2022

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Germany 'encouraging Putin' by refusing to supply weapons: Ukraine
Germany 'encouraging Putin' by refusing to supply weapons: Ukraine

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba on Saturday condemned Germany for its refusal to supply weapons to Kyiv, urging Berlin to stop "undermining unity" and "encouraging Vladimir Putin" amid fears of a Russian invasion.

January 22, 2022

French adventurer, 75, dies during solo Atlantic row
French adventurer, 75, dies during solo Atlantic row

A 75-year-old Frenchman attempting to row across the Atlantic "to laugh at old age" was found dead in his cabin at sea Saturday, his support team said.

January 22, 2022

Rangnick savours 'best' win as Rashford takes Man Utd into top four
Rangnick savours 'best' win as Rashford takes Man Utd into top four

Marcus Rashford struck with virtually the last kick of the game to take Manchester United into the Premier League top four at West Ham's expense with what Ralf Rangnick described as a "massive" 1-0 win on Saturday.

January 22, 2022

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Comoros lose both goalkeepers as Covid sweeps through squad
Comoros lose both goalkeepers as Covid sweeps through squad

The Comoros, the surprise package of the Africa Cup of Nations, are struggling to put a team together for their last-16 tie against host nation Cameroon after 12 players and management tested postive for Covid-19, their federation announced Saturday.

January 22, 2022

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Rio vows to revitalize two crime-racked slums
Rio vows to revitalize two crime-racked slums

The governor of Brazil's Rio de Janeiro state announced plans Saturday for massive investments aimed at revitalizing two long crime-infested slum districts.

January 22, 2022