Sahra Wagenknecht, Germany's combative 'left-wing conservative'
After a lifetime in opposition, Germany's hard-left standard-bearer Sahra Wagenknecht has shaken up the political scene with a blend of pro-poor, Moscow-friendly and anti-immigration policies.
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Croatia's populist president appears set for re-election
Croatians vote Sunday in a presidential runoff with the incumbent Zoran Milanovic appearing set to win a second term, in what would be a blow to the scandal-hit governing party.
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Cool-hand Qinwen says don't expect her to be a 'smiley' hugger
Zheng Qinwen said Sunday she will always give a handshake out of respect to her opponent, but don't expect it to be "smiley", and a hug is out of the question.
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Cyclone-ravaged Mayotte on red alert for new storm
Residents of the French territory of Mayotte braced Sunday for a storm expected to bring strong winds and flash floods less than a month after the Indian Ocean archipelago was devastated by a deadly cyclone.
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'Nervous' Zheng relieved to survive Australian Open scare
Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen admitted to first-day nerves after surviving a scare Sunday to reach the second round of the Australian Open.
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Ravens race past Steelers, Texans top Chargers as NFL playoffs start
The Baltimore Ravens, fueled by a brutally efficient performance from quarterback Lamar Jackson and a fearsome running game spearheaded by Derrick Henry, beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 28-14 Saturday to launch their NFL playoff campaign.
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Scramble to shelter animals from Los Angeles wildfires
When wildfires roared to life around Los Angeles, Janell Gruss had to leave immediately. But as the manager of a stable with 25 horses and other animals, she knew it was going to be complicated.
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Carefree Andreeva hails coach Martinez for making her 'fearless'
Teenage talent Mirra Andreeva hailed her former Wimbledon champion coach Conchita Martinez for making her "fearless" Sunday after blasting into the Australian Open second round.
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China's women e-sports players defy sexism for love of the game
For women e-sports players in China, mastering the game is just the first hurdle to carving out a space for themselves in the male-dominated field.
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Seoul confirms Ukraine captured two North Korean soldiers
South Korea's National Intelligence Service on Sunday backed up Ukraine's account of having captured two wounded North Korean soldiers this week in Russia, after Kyiv said they were being questioned.
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