Russia demands Ukraine's Donbas region ahead of Abu Dhabi talks
Russia said it was not dropping its key demand that Ukraine pull out of its eastern Donbas region, ahead of three-way talks between Ukrainian, Russian and American officials in the UAE later on Friday.
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Iran lambasts Zelensky after Davos 'bully' warning
Iran's foreign minister on Friday launched a furious tirade against Volodymyr Zelensky after the Ukrainian president commented in Davos that the deadly crackdown on protests in the Islamic republic showed that if authorities "kill enough people" they stay in power.
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Gauff hopes to copy 'insane' Osaka fashion statement, but not yet
Coco Gauff on Friday called Naomi Osaka's jellyfish-inspired Australian Open outfit "cool" and "insane" -- but isn't ready to make her own bold fashion statement just yet.
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Australian Open to start earlier Saturday over forecast 40C heat
Temperatures of 40C are forecast to roast the Australian Open on Saturday, forcing a change of schedule and warnings for fans.
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Alcaraz warns he's getting 'better and better' at Australian Open
An ominous Carlos Alcaraz warned he was getting "better and better" after sweeping into the Australian Open last 16 on Friday.
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Vietnam's To Lam 'unanimously' re-elected party chief
Vietnam's ruling Communist Party "unanimously" re-elected To Lam as general secretary on Friday, confirming the former security enforcer as the country's top leader for the next five years and backing his vision for growth-oriented change.
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Teenager Jovic dumps seventh seed Paolini out of Australian Open
Teenager Iva Jovic sent two-time Grand Slam finalist Jasmine Paolini crashing out of the Australian Open on Friday with the seventh seed the biggest scalp of the young American's burgeoning career.
Read more'He must hate me': Medvedev renews Tien rivalry at Australian Open
Three-time finalist Daniil Medvedev renews his rivalry with up-and-coming Learner Tien in the Australian Open last 16, saying Friday: "I don't like to play him, but he must hate to play me as well."
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'Navalny' director hits right notes in Sundance fiction debut
Academy Award-winning documentary director Daniel Roher was back at Sundance on Thursday for the film festival's opening day, showcasing a sharp turn in his work.
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Putintseva sings rabbit song to shut out 'disrespectful' fans
Yulia Putintseva hit out Friday at "disrespectful" fans during her Australian Open clash with Turkey's Zeynep Sonmez and said she only kept her cool by singing a song about rabbits.
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