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East China braces for typhoon In-fa after flooding in country’s centre
BEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese commercial hub Shanghai and neighbouring coastal regions cancelled all flights, slowed or suspended subway trains and shuttered businesses ahead of Typhoon In-fa's expected...
Syndicated Content Jul 24, 2021
Olympics-Swimming-Tunisia’s Hafnaoui hopes surprise 400m freestyle gold makes family proud
TOKYO (Reuters) - Tunisia's Ahmed Hafnaoui was so shocked to see his name in the gold medal position for the 400m freestyle on Sunday he did not believe his eyes but after letting his stunning win at ...
Syndicated Content Jul 24, 2021
Olympics-Tennis-Australian world number one Ash Barty out in first round
TOKYO (Reuters) - Australia's tennis world number one Ash Barty was beaten in the first round of the Tokyo Olympics on Sunday, losing to Sara Sorribes Tormo 6-4 6-3. The Spaniard will next play either...
Syndicated Content Jul 24, 2021
Archery-Russian Gomboeva returns after sunstroke to help team into quarters
By Ju-min Park TOKYO (Reuters) - Russian Svetlana Gomboeva helped her team reach the quarter-final of the women's archery competition on Sunday, two days after collapsing with sunstroke at the Tokyo O...
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Olympics-Softball-U.S. overcome Aussie youngster in extra frame to win 2-1
By Paresh Dave YOKOHAMA, Japan (Reuters) - United States softball swarmed their hero Amanda Chidester after her extra-inning single beat Australia 2-1 during the penultimate day of round-robin play. T...
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Indonesia prepares more ICU units, waits to see if COVID curbs will be extended
By Stanley Widianto and Bernadette Christina JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesia is preparing more intensive care units after logging several days of record-high COVID-19 deaths last week, while the country...
Syndicated Content Jul 24, 2021
Olympics-Tennis-Andy Murray withdraws from singles at Games due to injury
TOKYO (Reuters) - Britain's Andy Murray has withdrawn from the men's singles competition ahead of his first round match at the Olympic Games due to a right quad strain, according to a statement from T...
Syndicated Content Jul 24, 2021
Olympics-Basketball-Czech Republic beat Iran as basketball begins in Tokyo
TOKYO (Reuters) - The Czech Republic launched their Olympic hoop dreams in Tokyo on Sunday with a 84-78 win against Iran, holding off a late rally by the Iranians who cut the lead all the way down to ...
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Badminton-PV Sindhu dazzles, crushing Israel’s dreams
By Richa Naidu TOKYO (Reuters) - With decisive smashes, cutting backhands and a confident gait, Rio 2016 silver medallist India's PV Sindhu on Sunday made quick work of Israel's Ksenia Polikarpova, be...
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Olympics-Hockey-Britain lose against Germany in women’s tournament
By Daniel Leussink TOKYO (Reuters) - Olympic champions Britain began the women's hockey tournament with a stunning 2-1 loss against Germany on Sunday, while Australia defeated Spain in hot Tokyo condi...
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