Bucks launch NBA Cup title defense with win over Bulls
The Milwaukee Bucks, fueled by 41 points from Giannis Antetokounmpo, launched their NBA Cup title defense with a 126-110 victory over Eastern Conference leaders Chicago Bulls on Friday.
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Chinese ship scouts deep-ocean floor in South Pacific
A Chinese research vessel docked in the Cook Islands Saturday as it probed the Pacific nation's deep-sea mining potential, a fledgling industry of mounting interest to both Beijing and Washington.
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Taiwan badminton star Tai Tzu-ying announces retirement
Taiwan's badminton star and Olympic silver medallist Tai Tzu-ying has announced her retirement, saying her era "has come to an end" but that she hopes her spirit stays with fans.
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New York City beat Charlotte 3-1 to advance in MLS Cup playoffs
Nicolas Fernandez scored two goals and Alonso Martinez added another to power New York City over Charlotte FC 3-1 on Friday and into the Eastern Conference semi-finals of the MLS Cup playoffs.
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'Almost every day': Japan battles spike in bear attacks
The sense of fear is palpable in parts of northern Japan, where some locals have fastened bells to their bags hoping the noise will keep bears away, while signs warn people to be on guard.
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Marko Mitrovic, who coached United States teams to the quarter-finals of the Paris Olympics and this year's FIFA under-20 World Cup, was named coach of the New England Revolution on Friday.
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Trump gives Hungary's Orban one-year Russia oil sanctions reprieve
US President Donald Trump handed Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban a one-year exemption from sanctions for buying Russian oil and gas after the close right-wing allies held a chummy White House meeting on Friday.
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Owners of collapsed Dominican nightclub formally charged
Prosecutors in the Dominican Republic filed manslaughter and other charges Friday against the owners of a nightclub where 236 people died earlier this year when the crowded building's roof collapsed.
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US accuses Iran in plot to kill Israeli ambassador in Mexico
The United States and Israel on Friday accused Iran of trying to kill the Israeli ambassador to Mexico, with Tehran rejecting the claim as a "big lie" and the Mexican government saying it was not aware.
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New Zealand 'Once Were Warriors' director Tamahori dies
New Zealand film-maker Lee Tamahori was described as a "classy and very clever" director on Saturday following his death aged 75.
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