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Shiffrin misses out as Brignone dominates super-G in Val d'Isere

Shiffrin misses out as Brignone dominates super-G in Val d'Isere

Federica Brignone closed the gap on Mikaela Shiffrin at the top of the overall World Cup standings by winning a challenging Val d'Isere super-G on Sunday, the Italian's third victory of the season.

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Serbian populist party looks to extend rule in double-header vote

Serbian populist party looks to extend rule in double-header vote

Serbians headed to the polls Sunday in elections that will likely see President Aleksandar Vucic's populist party extend its rule, as the strongman leader promised stability and vowed to curb inflation after months of protests.

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Christmas muted in 'grieving' Bethlehem

Christmas muted in 'grieving' Bethlehem

Outside Bethlehem's Church of the Nativity in the Palestinian West Bank, the throngs of tourists and pilgrims who normally rub shoulders with costumed Santas and marching bands are missing this year.

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Israel strikes Gaza as pressure grows for ceasefire

Israel strikes Gaza as pressure grows for ceasefire

Israel kept up deadly strikes on the besieged Gaza Strip on Sunday despite growing international calls for a ceasefire and pleas from desperate relatives to bring home the remaining hostages.

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'Proud' Lyon joins elite club with 500th Test wicket

'Proud' Lyon joins elite club with 500th Test wicket

Australian off-spinner Nathan Lyon claimed his 500th Test wicket on Sunday to join an exclusive club of just seven others to achieve the feat, with skipper Pat Cummins believing he has another 200 in him.

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Depardieu family denounces 'conspiracy' against French film icon

Depardieu family denounces 'conspiracy' against French film icon

The family of Gerard Depardieu on Sunday denounced an "unprecedented conspiracy" against the French film star, charged with rape and facing new scrutiny over sexist comments.

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Odermatt fastest in Alta Badia giant slalom first run

Odermatt fastest in Alta Badia giant slalom first run

Marco Odermatt was fastest in the opening run of Sunday's World Cup giant slalom in Alta Badia, giving himself a great chance of increasing his championship lead.

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Native oysters return to Belfast after a century's absence

Native oysters return to Belfast after a century's absence

Long gone from Belfast's famed harbour where the Titanic was built, oysters are making a comeback thanks to a nursery installation project aimed at boosting marine life and water quality.

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Chad votes on new constitution ahead of promised end of military rule

Chad votes on new constitution ahead of promised end of military rule

Polls opened in a Chadian referendum on a new constitution on Sunday, with the vote seen as a key step towards elections and the return of civilian rule promised, but postponed, by the ruling military junta.

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Lyon reaches 500 as Australia crush Pakistan in 1st Test

Lyon reaches 500 as Australia crush Pakistan in 1st Test

Nathan Lyon took his 500th Test wicket Sunday as Australia dismissed a rattled Pakistan for just 89 to post a thumping 360-run win in the opening Test at Perth.

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