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Isolated Donald Trump descends on G7, talking trade war
Japan An isolated President Donald Trump arrived Saturday for the G7 summit in Biarritz bearing threats of tariffs against host France and a decision to deepen his trade war with China, despite fears of x or even global recession.
Tearful Serena Williams retires injured in Rogers Cup final in Toronto
Serena Williams’ first U.S. Open tune-up ended in dramatic fashion as the tearful American was forced to retire with a back injury on Sunday.
Naomi Osaka reclaims women’s tennis world number one spot
Naomi Osaka will return to the top of the women’s tennis world rankings despite losing to Serena Williams in the quarter-finals of the Rogers Cup.
Serena Williams survives scare to set Bianca Andreescu title clash
Serena Williams withstood the determined challenge of Czech qualifier Marie Bouzkova Saturday, rallying for a 1-6, 6-3, 6-3 victory to reach the WTA Toronto final.
President Buhari orders DHQ to probe killing of policemen by soldiers
The Security Council presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari has set up a committee to investigate what it described as “unfortunate killing” of three police intelligence officers in Ibi, Jalingo, Taraba State.
Washington Open: Andy Murray reunites with brother for doubles win
Three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray moved closer to a single come back six months after hip surgery, joining brother Jamie for a doubles victory Wednesday at the ATP Washington Open.
Ranking series: Odunayo Adekuoroye wins gold, Blessing Oborududu bags bronze
Reigning Commonwealth champion, Nigeria’s Odunayo Adekuoroye, defeated Tetyana Kit of Ukraine 10-0 in the final to win gold in the 57kg category at the ongoing Yasar Dogu Ranking Series event holding in Istanbul, Turkey.
26 killed in deadly Kismayo hotel siege
At least 26 people, including several foreigners, were killed and 56 injured in a suicide bomb and gun attack claimed by Al-Shabaab militants on a popular hotel in southern Somalia, a top regional official said Saturday.
Somali forces end hotel siege that left at least 26 dead
At least four al-Shabab extremists attacked the Asasey Hotel in the southern port city of Kismayo on Friday evening.
New Zealanders hand over weapons after mosque killings
Dozens of New Zealanders have handed over their firearms in a gun buyback scheme aimed at ridding the country of semi-automatic weapons in the wake of the Christchurch mosque massacre.
Official: EU working to replace Christine Lagarde at IMF
The EU wants to have an agreed European candidate to replace Christine Lagarde at the helm of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), a senior EU official on Monday said.
Rafael Nadal drawn to meet Roger Federer in Wimbledon semis
Rafael Nadal breathed a sigh of relief Friday after he was slated to meet eight-time champion Roger Federer in the Wimbledon semi-finals.
Dollar moves up to one-week high against yen
The dollar on Thursday edged up to a one-week high against the safe-haven yen as some of the jitters ahead of the G20 summit in Japan eased amid hopes for progress in resolving the Sino-U.S. trade war.
China bans all meat from Canada
The Chinese government has announced a suspension on imported meat products from Canada over claims of forged customs documents, the latest sign of deteriorating relations between the two countries.
Man dies as parachute fails during US military exercise
A Canadian man has died after his parachute failed to open when he jumped out of a plane during a military exercise led by US forces in Bulgaria, local media reported on Tuesday.
Nigerian envoy in Ghana cautions against xenophobic tendencies
Nigerian High Commissioner to Ghana, has cautioned Ghanaians to stop the incessant negative media reports on Nigerians living in the country.
WWC: Canada book last 16 spot with 2-0 win
Two second-half goals gave Canada a 2-0 win over New Zealand on Saturday to book their place in the last 16 of the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup in France.
Indonesia returns five containers of waste to United States
Indonesia has returned five containers of rubbish to the United States and will not become a “dumping ground”, officials said on Saturday, the latest Southeast Asian country to return imported waste.
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Godwin Aguda joins Saudi second-tier side from Rangers
Rangers International FC have confirmed their attacking midfielder Godwin Aguda has left the club and joined Saudi Arabia side Al Washm FC for the season.
Sultan’s daughter weds former Governor Yuguda’s son — in pictures
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Jurgen Klopp: ‘Amazing’ signings make Arsenal definite title contenders
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp believes Arsenal have become genuine title contenders following the recruitment of "amazing" new players.
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