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Federer, Nadal play to record crowd in Cape Town

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal attracted what organizers said was a world record crowd for a tennis match when they played an exhibition event in the Cape Town Stadium on Friday.The organizers sai

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South African swim star Schoeman banned for doping

South Africa's Roland Schoeman competes in men's 50m butterfly during Day 2 of the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne, Australia, March 17, 2006. Former world record holder and Olympic cham

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China Focus: Prime agriculture policy paper reinforces backbone in virus battle

At recent press conferences on the novel coronavirus outbreak, one of the most frequently asked questions is whether China has sufficient daily necessities to sustain

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Chinese state councilor discusses novel coronavirus control with Syrian deputy PM over phone

Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi spoke with Syrian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Walid al-Muallem by phone on Thursday, discussing eff

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Why Astra built a space startup and rocket factory in Silicon Valley

There’s a new launch startup in the mix called Astra, which has been operating in semi-stealth mode for the past three years, building its rockets just a stone’s throw from the heart of st

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China calls for stronger epidemic prevention publicity

Chinese authorities have called for stronger publicity to improve knowledge on epidemic prevention. A circular, issued by the Communist Party of China's central civili

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NBA highlights on Feb. 5: Clippers' 24 triples cool down Heat

Paul George #13 of the Los Angeles Clippers shoots the ball in the game against the Miami Heat at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, February 5, 2020. /VCG Photo Miami Heat 111-128

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China's publishers urged to contribute to winning epidemic battle

China's publishing circles have been urged to contribute to winning the battle against the novel coronavirus outbreak by improving their services. According to a circu

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China's table tennis training canceled amid virus outbreak

Chinese table tennis player Ma Long (R) and Lin Gaoyuan during the ITTF World Tour German Open in Magdeburg, Germany, February 1, 2020. /VCG Photo The Chinese Table Ten

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McAvoy, Bruins beat Blackhawks 2-1 for fifth straight victory

Players of the Boston Bruins celebrate after scoring a goal in the game against the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, February 5, 2020. /AP Photo Charlie McAvoy poi

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Warriors' assistant coach Mike Brown to lead Nigeria in Olympics

Mike Brown, assistant coach of the Golden State Warriors, reacts in Game 3 of the NBA playoff series against the Houston Rockets at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas, May 4, 2019. /VCG Photo

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Xi sends congratulatory letter to Senegalese president on 20th anniversary of founding of FOCAC

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday sent a congratulatory letter to Senegalese President Macky Sall on the 20th anniversary of the founding of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). In his

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'A friend in need is a friend indeed': Chinese President Xi Jinping hails Cambodia's support

Chinese President Xi Jinping appreciated Cambodia's firm support to China's fight against the coronavirus epidemic, calling its Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen's v

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China unveils 'No. 1 central document' on agricultural issues for 2020

China released its "No. 1 central document" for 2020 on Wednesday, outlining guidelines for agricultural and rural work in 2020.The country will finish building a moder

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China's No. 1 central document prioritizes poverty relief, improving rural weak links

Agriculture, rural areas and farmers' issues remain China's top priorities for the 17th consecutive year as this year's "No. 1 central document," released Wednesday, s

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Chinese diplomat says country fully mobilized to defeat epidemic

The Chinese government and people have made every effort to control the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, Chinese Consul General in Houston Cai Wei has said. Deliveri

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Buttigieg, Sanders lead in first set of Iowa Democratic caucus results

Pete Buttigieg, former mayor of South Bend, Indiana, and U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders are leading in the first set of Iowa Democratic caucus results released Tuesday af