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Rafael Nadal wins record 21st Grand Slam title with stunning comeback in Australian Open final

"It was one of the most emotional matches in my tennis career," Nadal said
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Myanmar generals face spiraling economy and threat of new sanctions

U.S. sanctions have already been leveled against individuals and entities tied to the regime. State-controlled oil and gas operations could well be the next target.
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‘Living in a dark era’: One year since Myanmar’s coup

The country's latest junta is struggling to contain the backlash unleashed by its power grab, with daily clashes and swathes of the country outside of ...

Bengals stun Chiefs in AFC title game to reach Super Bowl

For the first time since 1989, the Cincinnati Bengals are headed to the Super Bowl.
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Japan’s December factory output falls faster than expected

Factory production lost 1.0% in December from the previous month, pulled down by a decline in output of general-purpose and production machinery, including chip-making equipment.

U.S.-born skier Eileen Gu captivates China ahead of Beijing Olympics

Chinese media has quickly latched on to its newfound star, who is fluent in Mandarin with a distinct Beijing accent, eagerly covering her public appearances ...
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Kishida under pressure to again declare COVID emergency in Tokyo

The occupancy rate for hospital beds for coronavirus patients in Tokyo rose Sunday to 48.5%, nearing the 50% threshold for the metropolitan government to request ...

Jamaican bobsled team committed to overcoming challenges in Beijing

Jamaica's bobsled team is determined to overcome financial issues and challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic as its four-man lineup returns to the Winter Games for ...

Mima Ito tops Hina Hayata to claim national title

Olympic mixed doubles champion Mima Ito won her third singles title, and first in three years, at the national table tennis championships in Tokyo on ...

China reports 34 new COVID-19 cases among personnel connected to Olympics

Organizers have warned of more cases in the coming days as the Chinese capital enforces stringent measures.