Crisis-hit Sri Lanka halts share trading as protests spiral
Sri Lanka on Saturday announced a five-day share trading halt after the crisis-hit country hiked interest rates and declared a default on its external debt during the traditional New Year holiday, as trade unions and top cricket stars joined protests demanding the president's resignation.
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Sensational Sihwan Kim bags second Asian Tour win
American golfer Sihwan Kim swept his second tournament in two months on Saturday, winning the Asian Mixed Stableford Challenge in Thailand as local teen sensation Ratchanon Chantananuwat suffered disappointment after his record-breaking victory last week.
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In embattled Ukraine, spring flowers take on patriotic hues
In her garden in western Ukraine, Ivanna Kuziv, a retired accountant in her late 60s, gathers an armful of yellow daffodils and bluebells to sell at the market.
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Sri Lanka declares 5-day share trading halt over crisis
The Colombo Stock Exchange on Saturday announced a five-day trading halt after crisis-hit Sri Lanka hiked interest rates and declared a default on its external debt during the traditional New Year holiday.
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Russia shatters Kyiv calm with fresh strikes
Russia stepped up air strikes on Kyiv on Saturday, hitting another military factory a day after Moscow warned it would renew attacks following two weeks of relative calm in the Ukrainian capital.
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Sri Lanka's cricket stars go into bat for protesters
Sri Lanka's World Cup-winning cricket captain Arjuna Ranatunga and fellow ex-skipper Sanath Jayasuriya have joined street protests demanding the president step down over the country's economic crisis.
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CAF Confederation Cup quarter-finals: Five things to know
Ghanaians Bernard Morrison and Richard Ofori could play pivotal roles when Simba of Tanzania host Orlando Pirates of South Africa on Sunday in a CAF Confederation Cup quarter-final first leg.
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North Korea marks founder's birth without a military parade
Kim Jong Un oversaw a huge public procession to celebrate the birthday of North Korea's founding leader, state media images showed Saturday, but the anniversary passed without an anticipated show of military strength.
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Hawks, Pelicans book final NBA playoff berths
Trae Young scored 32 of his 38 points in the second half as the Atlanta Hawks rallied to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday and book the final NBA Eastern Conference playoff berth.
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Kim Hyo-joo maintains LPGA Lotte Championship lead
South Korea's Kim Hyo-joo had two late birdies to maintain her three-shot lead Friday in the third round of the LPGA Lotte Championship in Hawaii.
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