Soaring Covid cases shine light on China's healthcare gap
Understaffed and underfunded clinics stand half-empty in parts of the Chinese countryside even as hospitals in major cities heave under an unprecedented Covid wave -- an illustration of the stark disparities in the country's healthcare system.
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Japan-bound Mo'unga warns of All Blacks talent drain
Japan-bound All Blacks fly-half Richie Mo'unga warned Friday that New Zealand rugby faces a chronic talent drain unless authorities allow overseas-based players to represent their country.
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Colombia government weakened by 'truce' mishap: analysts
In announcing a "bilateral" ceasefire before it existed, Colombian President Gustavo Petro may have weakened his government in ongoing peace talks with armed groups, experts say.
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Tatum's triple-double leads Celtics past Mavs, Nuggets rout Clippers
The Boston Celtics broke out of their funk on Thursday as Jayson Tatum's 29-point triple-double propelled them to a 124-95 victory over Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks.
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Pegula stuns tearful Swiatek as US take charge of semi-final
Iga Swiatek was left in tears as Jessica Pegula stunned the world number one Friday before Frances Tiafoe gave the United States a commanding lead over Poland in the semi-finals of the inaugural United Cup.
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Washout raises Khawaja conundrum for Australia in Sydney Test
The entire third day of the final Sydney Test was washed out Friday forcing a reappraisal of Australia's push for a series clean sweep over South Africa.
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Lofty US home prices persist despite interest rate hikes
Higher borrowing costs are leading to fewer US home sales, but prices are staying elevated in a holdover from the torrid peak-pandemic market.
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New Indonesia capital imperils ancient Eden with 'ecological disaster'
The twisting road that leads to Indonesia's future capital is lined with dense rainforest and pockets of plantations, punctuated every so often with monkeys enjoying a laze out on the tarmac.
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Tatum's triple-double leads Celtics past Mavs
The Boston Celtics broke out of their funk on Thursday as Jayson Tatum's 29-point triple-double propelled them to a 124-95 victory over Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks.
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Sabalenka, Nishioka power into Adelaide semi-finals
World number five Aryna Sabalenka held off Marketa Vondrousova to book her place in the Adelaide International semi-finals on Friday in a boost to her Australian Open preparations.
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