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Shapovalov gives Canada edge over Australia in Davis Cup final

Shapovalov gives Canada edge over Australia in Davis Cup final

Denis Shapovalov moved Canada closer to their first Davis Cup title with a straight sets win over Australia's Thanasi Kokkinakis in Sunday's final.

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Iran fury over Klinsmann's World Cup criticism

Iran fury over Klinsmann's World Cup criticism

Iran and coach Carlos Queiroz called on Jurgen Klinsmann to resign from a FIFA experts panel on Sunday after the former Germany striker accused the Iranians of gamesmanship in their World Cup win over Wales.

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Brazil confident injured Neymar will be back to lead World Cup bid

Brazil confident injured Neymar will be back to lead World Cup bid

Brazil are confident that Neymar will return to lead their bid to win a sixth World Cup despite the world's most expensive player suffering an ankle injury in their opening match in Qatar.

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Japan stumble gives Germany fresh World Cup hope

Japan stumble gives Germany fresh World Cup hope

Costa Rica snatched a dramatic late winner against Japan on Sunday to blow their World Cup group wide open and ease the intense pressure on embattled Germany.

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Costa Rica 'still alive' at World Cup after late winner over Japan

Costa Rica 'still alive' at World Cup after late winner over Japan

Luis Fernando Suarez said his Costa Rica team were "still very much alive" at the World Cup after a 1-0 win over Japan on Sunday blew Group E wide open -- and handed a potential lifeline to Germany.

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Thousands protest Turkish strikes on Kurdish groups in Syria

Thousands protest Turkish strikes on Kurdish groups in Syria

Thousands of Kurds protested on Sunday in the Syrian city of Qamishli against Turkish cross-border strikes targeting Kurdish groups in the country's northeast, an AFP photojournalist said.

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Italy declares state of emergency after deadly landslide

Italy declares state of emergency after deadly landslide

Italy's government declared a state of emergency on Sunday after a landslide on the southern island of Ischia killed at least one person and left a dozen missing.

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'Little by little': Ukraine grinds away on the northeastern front

'Little by little': Ukraine grinds away on the northeastern front

The motivation to keep fighting the Russians is simple for Viking, a Ukrainian soldier near the northeastern frontlines as cold weather and artillery onslaughts bogs down both sides. He wants revenge.

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Kenya Sevens appeal for donors to cover unpaid salaries

Kenya Sevens appeal for donors to cover unpaid salaries

Kenya's Rugby Sevens launched a public appeal for donations on Sunday, claiming the team has not been paid in months and players badly needed money ahead of several international matches.

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Costa Rica beat Japan to hand Germany World Cup lifeline

Costa Rica beat Japan to hand Germany World Cup lifeline

Costa Rica stunned Japan 1-0 thanks to a late goal at the World Cup on Sunday to blow Group E wide open and hand a potential lifeline to Germany.

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