Tunisian eco-pioneers battle to save Sahara oasis life
A remote oasis in Tunisia's desert was exhausted by decades of wasteful water use for agriculture -- but now pioneers around an eco-lodge are reviving the spot with innovative projects.
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Nadal vanquishes Alcaraz to reach ATP Indian Wells Masters final
Spanish superstar Rafael Nadal turned back the fierce challenge of young comptriot Carlos Alcaraz 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 on Saturday to book an ATP Indian Wells Masters title clash with American Taylor Fritz.
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LeBron passes Malone on NBA scoring rankings
LeBron James moved into second place on the NBA's all-time regular season points scoring rankings on Saturday, overtaking Karl Malone during the Los Angeles Lakers road game against the Washington Wizards.
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Transgender outcasts turn artists in India
On a giant flyover in the sprawling Indian metropolis of Mumbai, a transgender art collective is trying to change attitudes as radically as it transforms the concrete pillars into brightly coloured murals.
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Dominant Brumbies top Super Rugby Pacific table after Covid hits games
The ACT Brumbies clung on to edge the Queensland Reds in a top-of-the-table clash and clock their fifth straight win on a weekend of Super Rugby Pacific hit hard by coronavirus.
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LNG projects in the Gulf of Mexico boosted as Russian gas alternative
Two years ago, the American liquified natural gas (LNG) company Tellurian was in free fall: Its stock price collapsed, it laid off 40 percent of its staff, and suspended a key project in Louisiana.
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Mexico City's new airport set for bumpy takeoff
Three weeks before facing a midterm recall referendum, Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador will on Monday inaugurate his first major infrastructure pet project -- a controversial new airport for Mexico City.
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Hurley's 'heart aches' as Warne honoured at private memorial
Australian cricket superstar Shane Warne was farewelled at a private memorial service on Sunday with former fiance Elizabeth Hurley saying her "heart aches" for not being able to attend.
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France captain Dupont eager to enjoy Grand Slam as World Cup looms
France captain Antoine Dupont insisted he wanted to "make the most" of a long-awaited Grand Slam success and not worry about the World Cup after a 25-13 win at home to England saw Les Bleus to a first Six Nations title in 12 years.
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Transgender swimmer finishes last in final college race
Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas ended her controversial college swimming career with a last place finish in the final of the 100-yard freestyle at the US collegiate champsionships on Saturday.
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