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Former Australian wicketkeeper Rod Marsh in induced coma

Former Australian wicketkeeper Rod Marsh in induced coma

Australian cricket great Rod Marsh was "in the fight of his life" Monday after being placed in an induced coma following a major heart attack last week, his family said.

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North Korea hails 'significant' test in satellite development

North Korea hails 'significant' test in satellite development

North Korea said it had carried out a test of "great significance" for developing a reconnaissance satellite, state media reported Monday, a day after Seoul said it had detected a ballistic missile launch.

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Homeless subjects of Oscars documentary invited to ceremony

Homeless subjects of Oscars documentary invited to ceremony

Once a year, Hollywood hosts the Oscars -- but every night hundreds of homeless people sleep on and around the Los Angeles neighborhood's star-lined streets.

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In Bolivia, miners sacrifice llamas to appease 'Lord of the Underworld'

In Bolivia, miners sacrifice llamas to appease 'Lord of the Underworld'

In a dimly lit mine shaft in Bolivia, a man sharpens two knives next to a table laden with offerings: wine, beer and coca leaves. Waiting nearby are five white llamas.

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European subsidiary of Russia's Sberbank 'failing or likely to fail': ECB

European subsidiary of Russia's Sberbank 'failing or likely to fail': ECB

The European subsidiary of Russia's state-owned Sberbank is facing bankruptcy, the European Central Bank said Monday, in the wake of sanctions aimed at punishing Moscow for its invasion of Ukraine.

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Hernandez late strike hands Galaxy win over New York

Hernandez late strike hands Galaxy win over New York

Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez scored a 90th-minute winner as the Los Angeles Galaxy defeated the reigning MLS champions New York City in their season-opener on Sunday.

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Russia stripped of world junior swimming championships

Russia stripped of world junior swimming championships

Swimming's governing body FINA pulled the world junior championships from Russia Monday and said no other events will be held in the country "if this grave crisis continues".

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Belarus votes to give up non-nuclear status

Belarus votes to give up non-nuclear status

Belarusians voted Monday to allow the country to host nuclear weapons and Russian forces permanently, results showed, part of a package of constitutional reforms that also extended the rule of leader Alexander Lukashenko.

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Coleman ready for Worlds after US trials win

Coleman ready for Worlds after US trials win

Christian Coleman warmed up for next month's World Indoor Championships with a blistering 60m victory in the US trials on Sunday.

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Verreynne extends South Africa lead past 300 against New Zealand

Verreynne extends South Africa lead past 300 against New Zealand

An unbeaten 76 from Kyle Verreynne put South Africa in a strong position as they extended their lead past 300 in the second Test against New Zealand on Monday.

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