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Debutant Zakir hits ton for Bangladesh but India sniff win
Japan's Seto makes history as three more records fall at short course worlds
Japan's Seto makes history as three more records fall at short course worlds

Japanese master Daiya Seto became the first swimmer ever to claim six straight world titles in the same event at a short course championships Saturday as Lithuania's Ruta Meilutyte smashed the women's 50m breaststroke record.

December 17, 2022

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Fiji vote tight with count in final stretch
Fiji vote tight with count in final stretch

Fiji's tumultuous election was too close to call Saturday heading into the final stretch of counting, with a thin margin separating incumbent Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama from bitter rival Sitiveni Rabuka.

December 17, 2022

Zakir hits hundred in Bangladesh stand but India sniff win
Zakir hits hundred in Bangladesh stand but India sniff win

India broke through tough resistance from Bangladesh including a Zakir Hasan century to be within four wickets of victory at stumps on day four of the first Test on Saturday.

December 17, 2022

France not worried about hostile atmosphere in World Cup final
France not worried about hostile atmosphere in World Cup final

Holders France insist playing in front of a largely hostile crowd in Sunday's World Cup final against Argentina will not have an impact as they attempt to become the first team in 60 years to retain the trophy.

December 17, 2022

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Tunisians vote for toothless parliament in poll shunned by opposition
Tunisians vote for toothless parliament in poll shunned by opposition

Tunisians started voting in a lacklustre election Saturday for a parliament with virtually no power, the final pillar in President Kais Saied's political overhaul in the birthplace of the Arab Spring.

December 17, 2022

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Argentina v France - Keys to the World Cup final
Argentina v France - Keys to the World Cup final

Argentina take on defending champions France on Sunday in the World Cup final.

December 17, 2022