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China's Zhang Shuai and Wang Yafan handed tough Australian Open draw

China's Zhang Shuai celebrates winning a point during her second round singles match at the 2020 Hobart International at the Domain Tennis Center, Hobart, Australia, January 15, 2020. For Zhan

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Chinese athletes find hidden treasure in mixed doubles curling competitions at winter YOG

Pei Junhang (R), Liu Tong (C) and Zhai Zhixin of China compete during the mixed team group B session 15 of curling between China and Denmark at the 3rd Winter Youth Oly

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Belgrade hosts Chinese Documentary Film Week and youth photography festival

A Chinese Documentary Film Week opened at the University Library in Belgrade on Friday, together with an exhibition of works by young photographers. The festival was launched with screening of two mo

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The new Davos challenge

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McGregor seeks to emerge from controversy in UFC comeback

Mixed martial arts (MMA) star Conor McGregor returns to the Octagon after a 15-month absence seeking - he says - to leave controversy behind him.The Irish star takes on experienced Donald "Cowboy"

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Florida Republicans submit 4 last-minute anti-LGBTQ bills ahead of 2020 legislative deadline

Republican lawmakers in Florida submitted a batch of anti-LGBTQ bills this week with just hours to spare before the 2020 legislative deadline.If signed into law, the fo

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Where FaZe Clan sees the future of gaming and entertainment

Lee Trink has spent nearly his entire career in the entertainment business. The former president of Capitol Records is now the head of FaZe Clan, an esports juggernaut that is one of the most recogniz

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How scooter charging startups want to make the industry more profitable

In an industry where unit economics are low, operators are seeking ways to improve margins while also maintaining fleet reliability and low prices for riders. Charging stations may be part of the solu

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NBA highlights on Jan. 16: Bucks beat Celtics for 5th straight win

Boston Celtics 123-128 Milwaukee Bucks Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks dunks in the game against the Boston Celtics at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, January 16, 2020.

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Feature: U.S. eco-friendly fashion brand riding high on Chinese e-commerce platform

San Francisco-based young fashion brand Allbirds Inc., which makes shoes and apparels with sustainable materials like wool, eucalyptus tree fibers and sugarcane, is se

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Star Wars fan gets R2-D2 arm after losing limbs to meningitis

Kye Vincent was eight years old when doctors had to amputate both of his lower legs, his right hand and part of his left hand.

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Hong Kong sees rise in mental health issues amid social unrest

02:36 The months-long social turmoil in Hong Kong is taking a toll on people's mental health. One in five of Hong Kong adults have reported symptoms of probable depression or post-trau

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Father: 'I have no doubt that social media helped kill my teen daughter'

Molly Russell was 14 when she died days before her birthday after viewing graphic self-harm and suicide material on Instagram.

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Sky is the limit for 11-year-old skateboarding prodigy Sky Brown

00:37 British skateboarding prodigy Sky Brown, aged just 11 years old, has gotten her first taste of the Olympics with a visit to the 2020 Lausanne Winter Youth Olympics in Switzerland

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Transfer roundup: Man Utd and Inter agree deal for Ashley Young

Ashley Young in action during the Carabao Cup quarterfinal between Man United and Colchester United at Old Trafford, Manchester, UK, December 18, 2019. Ashley Young is set to move to Inter Mil

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Italy tourism agency presents marketing plan with special focus on China

Italy's National Tourism Agency (ENIT) presented its annual marketing plan to promote the Mediterranean peninsula as a travel destination on Thursday, with a special focus on China. "Rapidly growing

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China wins 1st gold through speed skater Yang Binyu at Winter YOG

China's speed skater Yang Binyu won the women's mass start race here on Thursday, awarding China its first gold medal at the ongoing Winter Youth Olympic Games. On the final match day of speed skati