UNESCO lists Yemen, Lebanon sites as world heritage in danger
The United Nations on Wednesday inscribed an ancient city and its dam in war-torn Yemen and a futurist park in cash-strapped Lebanon on its world heritage list.
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Stocks slip before economic updates
European and US stock markets slid on Wednesday as investors braced for key company earnings and economic growth data in the United States.
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Shiffrin hails 'best ever' skiing after breezing to record-extending Kronplatz win
Mikaela Shiffrin said Wednesday she was skiing better than ever after destroying the competition in the Kronplatz giant slalom and moving one step closer to becoming the most successful alpine World Cup skier of all-time.
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Spain pensioner held over Ukraine embassy, PM letter bombs
Spanish police arrested a pensioner Wednesday on suspicion he sent letter bombs targeting the prime minister and the Ukrainian embassy, authorities said.
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Wimbledon shorten men's doubles to three sets
Wimbledon will shorten men's doubles matches from best-of-five sets to best of three from this year's championships, the All England Club announced on Wednesday.
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Record-hunter Shiffrin blows away rivals to win Kronplatz giant slalom
Mikaela Shiffrin continued her bid to become the most successful alpine World Cup skier of all-time after winning Wednesday's giant slalom in Kronplatz.
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Thousands protest South Africa's energy crisis
Several thousands of people took to the streets in South Africa on Wednesday to protest a prolonged energy crisis that has resulted in crippling power cuts for the continent's most industrialised economy.
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Boeing reports Q4 loss of $634 mn, reaffirms 2023 targets
Boeing reported a fourth-quarter loss of $634 million on Wednesday as elevated operating and supply chain costs offset a December uptick in commercial plane deliveries.
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Djokovic says 'sent message' with Australian Open mauling
Novak Djokovic said he "sent a message" at the Australian Open by thrashing Andrey Rublev on Wednesday to make the semi-finals and edge closer to a 22nd Grand Slam title.
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Modric, Kroos key despite Madrid 'transition' - Ancelotti
Carlo Ancelotti said on Wednesday veteran midfielders Luka Modric and Toni Kroos are still key for Real Madrid even though he dropped the pair last weekend.
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