Bolivia judge sentences opposition leader to pre-trial detention
A Bolivian judge on Friday sentenced key opposition leader Luis Fernando Camacho to four months in pre-trial detention following his arrest on charges of "terrorism."
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Kvitova beats Pegula but US win United Cup tie
Petra Kvitova upset world number three Jessica Pegula Friday at the United Cup, but fellow top 10 players Maria Sakkari and Caroline Garcia both earned victories.
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China insists official Covid data is transparent
China said on Friday all the Covid-19 data it has shared -- including with the World Health Organization -- has been transparent, despite its hospitals being overwhelmed and its official figures on infections and deaths being tiny compared with other countries.
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Ukraine says repelled Russia nighttime drone attack
Ukraine said Friday it repelled a nighttime drone attack from Russia, a day after Moscow launched a new wave of missile strikes in the run-up to New Year celebrations.
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'Football in four letters': Global media bows to 'King' Pele
His face appeared on televisions around the world and dominated the homepages of news outlets everywhere as global media bowed to the late, great Pele, the undisputed "King" of football.
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Sodhi haul leaves Pakistan struggling against Kiwis in first Test
Leg-spinner Ish Sodhi registered his first five-wicket haul Friday as New Zealand pressed for victory over Pakistan in the first Test in Karachi.
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Kvitova downs world number three Pegula at United Cup as Sakkari, Wawrinka win
Petra Kvitova upset world number three Jessica Pegula Friday, but the United States still won their United Cup tie against the Czech Republic in Sydney.
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Beckham, McCartney among stars paying tribute to Westwood
Celebrities including Victoria Beckham and "Sex and the City" star Kim Cattrall were on Friday among the stars paying tribute to Vivienne Westwood following the death of the iconic British designer.
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Sanctions-hit Huawei says back to 'business as usual'
Chinese tech giant Huawei said on Friday it had returned to "business as usual" despite US sanctions as it estimated annual revenues to remain flat for 2022.
Read moreBrazil in mourning for 'King of Football' Pele
Brazil starts three days of national mourning on Friday for football legend Pele, the three-time World Cup winner widely regarded as the greatest player of all time, who has died at age 82.
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