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Jamaica through to Women's World Cup, as US and Canada win
Jamaica through to Women's World Cup, as US and Canada win

Jamaica secured a berth at the 2023 Women's World Cup on Monday, while reigning world champion United States and Olympic champion Canada stayed unbeaten in the CONCACAF W tournament.

July 12, 2022

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Sri Lanka president hits airport standoff in escape attempt
Sri Lanka president hits airport standoff in escape attempt

Sri Lanka's embattled president was stuck in his own country Tuesday in a humiliating standoff with airport immigration staff blocking his exit to safety abroad, official sources said Tuesday.

July 12, 2022

Japan mourns as funeral for former PM Abe held in Tokyo
Japan mourns as funeral for former PM Abe held in Tokyo

Family and friends of assassinated former prime minister Shinzo Abe gathered at a Tokyo temple Tuesday for a private funeral, as mourners outside condemned the leader's "despicable" murder.

July 12, 2022

Spin and sweeps: Five talking points from Sri Lanka-Australia Tests
Spin and sweeps: Five talking points from Sri Lanka-Australia Tests

Sri Lanka bounced back from an opening defeat inside three days to thrash Australia in the second Test by an innings and 39 runs and level the series 1-1 on Monday.

July 12, 2022

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Global talent, Korean-trained: K-pop's new recipe for world domination
Global talent, Korean-trained: K-pop's new recipe for world domination

From Indian K-pop idols to Swedish songwriters, South Korea's music industry is now a hotbed of global talent -- a smart strategy as it aims for world domination, experts say.

July 12, 2022

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China banks to repay some customers after mass protests
China banks to repay some customers after mass protests

Customers of rural Chinese banks whose withdrawals have been frozen will begin to get some of their money back Friday, regulators said, after depositors clashed with authorities at a rare protest over the weekend.

July 12, 2022