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WADA reject cover-up charge, China labels reports 'fake news'

WADA reject cover-up charge, China labels reports 'fake news'

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) on Monday rejected accusations of a cover-up during their investigation into Chinese swimmers testing positive for a prescription heart drug and said they would take "whatever action necessary" in response to the allegations.

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Honduras seizes 2.7 tonnes of cocaine smuggled by sea

Honduras seizes 2.7 tonnes of cocaine smuggled by sea

Honduran soldiers have seized more than 2.7 tonnes of cocaine smuggled in speedboats in the Caribbean Sea, the military said Monday.

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Tiger's team: Homa, Kisner and Tom Kim join Woods TGL squad

Tiger's team: Homa, Kisner and Tom Kim join Woods TGL squad

Tiger Woods unveiled the roster, logo and colors for his new Jupiter Links team in the TGL virtual golf league on Monday, with the competition set to launch next January.

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Survivors tell of panic at C.Africa river boat disaster

Survivors tell of panic at C.Africa river boat disaster

Yalex Masco Sene-Bembe, a passenger on an overloaded river boat that sank in the Central African Republic killing dozens, says he is still "in a state of shock" after rescuing four people.

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Chile steel plant reopens as tariffs imposed on Chinese imports

Chile steel plant reopens as tariffs imposed on Chinese imports

Chile's biggest steel plant has resumed activities after the government imposed a temporary tariff on Chinese imports.

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French teen Risacher becomes candidate for 2024 NBA Draft: report

French teen Risacher becomes candidate for 2024 NBA Draft: report

French teen Zaccharie Risacher submitted paperwork to the NBA to become eligible for the 2024 NBA Draft, where he is considered a potential number one selection, ESPN reported on Monday.

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Belgian whose body brews alcohol beats drink-driving rap

Belgian whose body brews alcohol beats drink-driving rap

A Belgian man with a very rare metabolic condition that causes his body to produce alcohol had a drink-driving charge against him dismissed in court on Monday.

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Turkey's Erdogan in Iraq to talk security, water and oil

Turkey's Erdogan in Iraq to talk security, water and oil

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was in neighbouring Iraq on Monday for his first state visit there in years, with water, oil and regional security issues topping their agenda.

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TV tower in Kharkiv struck as Russia says captured village

TV tower in Kharkiv struck as Russia says captured village

A major television tower was toppled in Ukraine's war-battered city of Kharkiv on Monday after bombardments from Russia forces, as the country's head of military intelligence warned the situation on the front lines would likely deteriorate in coming weeks.

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Review identifies 'neutrality-related issues' in UN agency for Palestinians

Review identifies 'neutrality-related issues' in UN agency for Palestinians

An independent review group on the UN agency for Palestinians found "neutrality-related issues" but noted Israel had yet to provide evidence for allegations that a significant number of its staff were members of terrorist organizations.

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