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Malaysia to not host any more events involving Israel
Malaysia's foreign minister has announced that the country will not host any events in the future involving Israel.
Naomi Osaka beats the bugs to power into Australian Open second round
Japanese fourth seed Naomi Osaka overcame a nervous start and distraction from flying bugs to ease into the Australian Open second round Tuesday.
Serena Williams makes ruthless start in Australian Open return
Serena Williams made a ruthless start in her quest for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam singles title with a 6-0, 6-2 victory over unseeded German Tatjana Maria in the first round of the Australian Open on Tuesday.
35 Gold, 13 Silver label runners to feature at 2019 Access Bank Lagos City...
No fewer than 35 Gold, 13 Silver and 12 Bronze labelled runners have already registered to be part of the fourth Access Bank Lagos City Marathon scheduled for February 2.
Stephen Curry delivers 48 points, Ibaka lifts Raptors over pesky Wizards
Stephen Curry scored 48 points and drained 11 three-pointers as the Golden State Warriors stretched their win streak to four straight with a 119-114 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday.
Rafael Nadal blazes into Australian Open second round
Rafael Nadal said Monday he was delighted with his remodelled serve and his fitness levels after blazing into the second round of the Australian Open.
Novak Djokovic insists no decision on ousting ATP tour chief
Novak Djokovic insisted Sunday no decision had been taken about ousting ATP Tour chief Chris Kermode after reports of a player revolt against the way the sport was being run.
Margaret Court: Nerves could jinx Serena Williams’ record Grand Slam bid
Australian great Margaret Court has predicted nerves could undermine Serena Williams’ bid to match her record 24 singles majors at Melbourne Park, clearing the way for an outsider to snatch the title.
President Buhari set to tackle illegal taxation on foodstuff dealers
President Muhammadu Buhari has pledged that the Federal Government will look into the issue of illegal tax collections with a view to encouraging more private sector businesses to thrive in the country.
President Buhari pledges to end illegal tax collections
President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Abuja pledged that the federal government will curb illegal tax collections with a view to encouraging more private sector businesses.
Serena Williams still force on Melbourne return
Serena Williams was eight weeks pregnant during her 2017 Australian Open triumph and though she has failed to add to her tally of 23 Grand Slam titles, the American is still regarded as the dominant force in women’s tennis.
Huawei employee arrested in Poland on espionage charges
Polish authorities have arrested two individuals and accused them of conducting espionage on behalf of the Chinese government, the Polish TV channel TVP has reported (via BBC).
Saudi asylum seeker in Thailand deletes Twitter account over ‘death threats’
The 18-year-old Saudi asylum seeker who fled her family to Thailand and harnessed the power of Twitter to stave off deportation on Friday abruptly suspended her account, with friends saying she had received death threats.
Novak Djokovic faces qualifier at Australian Open, Roger Federer takes on Denis Istomin
World number one Novak Djokovic will start his bid to win a record seventh Australian Open title next week against a qualifier following Thursday’s draw.
Thai police arrest 28 red notice criminals from 14 countries
Thai police over the past month have arrested up to 28 criminals of 14 different nationalities listed in Interpol’s Red Notice database, authorities said on Thursday.
Serena Williams handed tough draw in quest for record 24th Grand Slam
Serena Williams has been handed a challenging draw in her quest for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title at the Australian Open, starting with Germany’s Tatjana Maria in the first round.
Shark attacks woman, child at tourist site
A woman and a child were bitten by a shark in the popular Whitsunday Islands near Australia’s Great Barrier Reef on Thursday in the latest of a string of such attacks, reports and officials said.
Suspect packages sent to diplomatic missions in Australia
Suspicious packages were sent to more than a dozen foreign embassies and consulates in major Australian cities on Wednesday in a seemingly orchestrated but scattershot campaign.
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Chelsea to offer role to Petr Cech after retirement
Chelsea are open to offering former goalkeeper Petr Cech a role at the club after he retires from playing at the end of the season.
AGF orders freezing of Justice Onnoghen’s accounts
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VP Osinbajo: Atiku Abubakar, PDP have always opposed restructuring
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Oby Ezekwesili: APC, PDP playing politics with Nigerians’ plight
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Elections: President Buhari in Bauchi for campaign
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