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Cricket–Suryakumar leads from front as India down US in T20 World Cup
Suryakumar's 84 not out rescues India from 77-6 US captain Patel rues dropped catchesIndia's Siraj shines with 3-29 MUMBAI, Feb 7 (Reuters) - India captain Suryakumar Yadav led by example as the tournament co-hosts began their Twenty20 World Cup title defence with a scratchy 29-run victor...Reuters
Sat, Feb 7
Saudi deepens ties with Syria's new leaders through major investment package
Feb 7 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia announced on Saturday a major investment package in Syria spanning energy, aviation, real estate and telecommunications, as the kingdom positions itself as a leading backer of Syria's new leadership.Saudi Arabia launched an investment fund in Syria that will commit...Reuters
Sat, Feb 7
Former French minister Lang resigns from Arab World Institute over Epstein ties
PARIS, Feb X (Reuters) - Jack Lang, a former French culture minister under President Francois Mitterrand, has resigned as president of the Arab World Institute, the French Foreign Affairs ministry said on Saturday, a decision taken under pressure over Lang's ties to the late financier and convic...Reuters
Sat, Feb 7
Olympics-Biathlon-Altitude and punishing climbs to test biathletes at Games, says Brorsson
By Philip O'ConnorANTERSELVA, Italy, Feb 7 (Reuters) - With the Antholz-Anterselva Biathlon Arena situated some 1600 metres above sea level, competitors taking part in the Milano Cortina Games will face a tough challenge as they seek to shoot clean after negotiating a lung-bursting, energy-sappi...Reuters
Sat, Feb 7
Israel's Netanyahu expected to meet Trump in US on Wednesday and discuss Iran
Feb 7 (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to meet U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday in Washington, where they will discuss negotiations with Iran, Netanyahu's office said on Saturday.Netanyahu "believes any negotiations must include limiting ballistic mis...Reuters
Sat, Feb 7
Cricket–Suryakumar leads from front as India down USA
MUMBAI, Feb 7 (Reuters) - India captain Suryakumar Yadav led by example as the tournament co-hosts began their Twenty20 World Cup title defence with a 29-run victory against the United States in a group A contest on Saturday.India recovered from a dire 77-6 to post a decent 161-9 with Suryakumar hit...Reuters
Sat, Feb 7
Olympics-Freestyle-Defending champion Hall advances to slopestyle final
Hall one of three Americans heading to finalsNorwegian Tjader recovers from initial tumble Medal contest set for TuesdayBy Lisa RichwineLIVIGNO, Italy, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Olympic medallists Alex Hall of the United States and Jesper Tjader of Sweden made it through the freeskiing slopestyle qualifying...Reuters
Sat, Feb 7
Olympics-Figure Skating-Liu ready to show her true self on Olympic return
World champion Liu had quit skating in 2022 Says she was overwhelmed when competing at Beijing Games aged 16 Dyes her hair to show tree-like rings of personal growth By Valentina Za MILAN, Feb 7 (Reuters) - After quitting figure skating shortly after making her Olympic debut at the 2022 Beijing G...Reuters
Sat, Feb 7
Greenland foreign minister says US talks are positive but the outcome remains uncertain
COPENHAGEN, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Greenland's Foreign Minister Vivian Motzfeldt said on Saturday that while it is positive that talks with the U.S. are ongoing, they are not yet where Greenland wants them to be, and it is too early to predict where they will lead."We are not there where we want ...Reuters
Sat, Feb 7
Olympics-Speed skating-Italy's Lollobrigida wins women's 3,000m gold at Milano Cortina
By Pearl Josephine NazareMILAN, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Francesca Lollobrigida blasted to victory in the women's 3,000 metres speed skating on Saturday, bringing Italy its first gold medal of the the Milano Cortina Winter Games.Norway's Ragne Wiklund and Canada's Valerie Maltais joined her on ...Reuters
Sat, Feb 7
Olympics-Freestyle-Reigning gold medallist Hall advances to slopestyle final
By Lisa RichwineLIVIGNO, Italy, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Olympic medallists Alex Hall of the United States and Jesper Tjader of Sweden made it through the freeskiing slopestyle qualifying round at the Milano Cortina Winter Games on Saturday to set up a showdown in next week's final in the Italian Alps....Reuters
Sat, Feb 7
Olympics-Alpine skiing-Turncoat? Svindal's USA jacket catches the eye
Svindal coaches Vonn in her Olympic comeback bidVonn can be oldest Alpine skiing Olympic medallist at 41Shared history at World Cup and OlympicsBy Alan Baldwin CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Aksel Lund Svindal is a Norwegian Olympic hero, winner of four career Alpine skiing medal...Reuters
Sat, Feb 7
Trump backs merger between Nexstar and Tegna
WASHINGTON, Feb 7 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday publicly backed a proposed merger between local television station operator Nexstar Media NXST.O and its smaller rival Tegna TGNA.N ."GET THAT DEAL DONE!" Trump said in a social media post.Reuters
Sat, Feb 7
Olympics-Freestyle skiing-Gu blends dragon power with China’s porcelain palette for slopestyle suit
By Giulia Segreti LIVIGNO, Italy, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Double Olympic champion Eileen Gu channelled dragon energy and the blue and white hues of Chinese porcelain on her ski suit in qualifying on Saturday for the Milano Cortina Games slopestyle finals.Gu, who also models for high-street and luxury b...Reuters
Sat, Feb 7
US pushes Russia and Ukraine to end war by summer, Zelenskiy says
US proposes new round of peace talks in Miami, Kyiv agreesWashington suggests energy ceasefire, Russia yet to agreeUkraine and Russia far apart on territorial issuesBy Yuliia Dysa and Olena Harmash KYIV, Feb 7 (Reuters) - The United States wants Moscow and Kyiv to find a solution on how to end th...Reuters
Sat, Feb 7
Soccer-Man Utd tighten grip on fourth place with 2-0 home win over Spurs
MANCHESTER, England, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Manchester United's Bryan Mbeumo and Bruno Fernandes scored to down 10-man Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 at Old Trafford on Saturday, tightening their grip on fourth place in the Premier League and piling the pressure on visiting coach Thomas Frank.United moved...Reuters
Sat, Feb 7
Olympics-Sports leaders reach consensus on new gender policy - IOC
By Karolos GrohmannMILAN, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Global sports leaders have reached consensus on a new set of eligibility criteria for transgender athletes, with the new policy expected to be announced within the first half of this year, the International Olympic Committee said on Saturday.It would be th...Reuters
Sat, Feb 7
Olympics-Alpine skiing-Johnson fastest, Vonn third in interrupted final training
World champion Johnson fastest in weather-interrupted downhill training Svindal still optimistic about Vonn's medal chancesBy Alan Baldwin CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy, Feb 7 (Reuters) - World champion Breezy Johnson led a weather-hit final training for the women's Olympic downhill on Sat...Reuters
Sat, Feb 7
Soccer-Man Utd tighten grip on fourth place with 2-0 win over Tottenham
MANCHESTER, England, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Bryan Mbeumo and Bruno Fernandes scored as Manchester United defeated 10-man Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 in their Premier League clash at Old Trafford on Saturday, tightening their grip on fourth place and piling the pressure on Thomas Frank.United move to 44 points ...Reuters
Sat, Feb 7
Olympics-Ice hockey-Canada keener than ever to hit the ice after norovirus postponement
Canada eager to play despite norovirus delay, says GardinerGame with Finland rescheduled for February 12Canada prioritises safety amid norovirus concerns, says TurnbullBy Trevor Stynes MILAN, Italy, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Canada women's hockey team brushed off concerns over the postponement of th...Reuters
Sat, Feb 7
