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The United States on Monday removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, rescinding a decades-old designation that came with severe economic restrictions and marking another step in warming ties between the countries.
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Palmeiras agree to sell Allan to Manchester City: source
Palmeiras have reached an agreement to transfer winger Allan to Manchester City for 40 million euros ($46.6 million), a source at the Brazilian club told AFP on Monday.
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US skating star Alysa Liu retires aged 16
American figure skater Alysa Liu, who won bronze at this year's world championships and competed in the 2022 Beijing Olympics, has announced her retirement aged 16, stating she has achieved all her goals.
Shanghai starts easing lockdown in some neighbourhoods
Shanghai eased restrictions on some neighbourhoods Monday after mounting outcry over inflexible Covid-19 rules that have locked down 25 million people, caused food shortages and left thousands in quarantine.
South Africa coach Boucher admits off-field issues 'tough'
South African cricket head coach Mark Boucher admitted on Monday that the reality of an impending disciplinary hearing had been difficult for him to handle.
Chelsea face 'incredibly high' challenge to stay in Champions League: Tuchel
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel said his team need a "fantastic script" to overturn a two-goal deficit against Real Madrid on Tuesday and qualify for the Champions League semi-finals.
South Africa spinners wrap up crushing win over Bangladesh
Keshav Maharaj and Simon Harmer bowled South Africa to a crushing 332-run win on the fourth day of the second Test against Bangladesh at St George's Park on Monday.
Record 419,000 fans flock to Australian Grand Prix weekend
Nearly 420,000 spectators poured into Albert Park over the Australian Grand Prix weekend, organisers said Monday, to set a new attendance record at the circuit, and one of the highest in the sport's history.
Leclerc the man to beat after Melbourne masterclass
Charles Leclerc has long been touted as a Formula One world champion in the making and the Ferrari driver has emerged as the man to beat this season after a dominant victory in Melbourne.
Elon Musk no longer joining Twitter board: CEO
Elon Musk is no longer joining the board of Twitter, the CEO of the social media company said late Sunday, in a reversal less than a week after announcing the Tesla chief would be appointed.
Indian sari weavers toil to keep tradition alive
In a dim room near the banks of India's Ganges river, arms glide over a creaking loom as another silken fibre is guided into place with the rhythmic clack of a wooden beam.
Durant, Irving lead Nets over Pacers, Celtics take second seed
Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant combined for 55 points as the Brooklyn Nets held off a rally from the Indiana Pacers on Sunday to seal seventh place in the Eastern Conference and clinch home advantage for next week's play-in.
Wave of support for US mother awaiting execution
The looming execution of a US mother-of-14 -- sentenced to death in a controversial case for the murder of her toddler daughter -- has provoked backlash from celebrities like Kim Kardashian and a growing movement that reaches well beyond US borders.
Turning professional: Cuban boxers hope to land a heavy blow
Spirits and expectations are high at Cuba's La Finca national boxing school, where training has intensified ahead of the "Los Domadores" national team's first professional contest since 1962.
Scheffler overcomes tears, fears to win the Masters
Scottie Scheffler, the world's number one golfer, was crying and stressed out hours before Sunday's final round of the Masters, feeling overwhelmed and convinced he wasn't ready to win the green jacket.
Beach party birdie caps McIlroy's sensational Masters finish
Rory McIlroy's freewheeling 64 propelled him to his best Masters showing yet on Sunday, a runner-up finish to world number one Scottie Scheffler.
One swing sinks Smith at the Masters
One "terrible swing" drowned Cameron Smith's hopes of a major breakthrough at the Masters, where the Australian with an affinity for Augusta National settled for a share of third behind Scottie Scheffler.
No.1 Scheffler wins first major at Masters after Tiger's return
Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler captured his first major title on Sunday by winning the Masters in dominating fashion, holding firm down the stretch to seize the green jacket after Tiger Woods completed his amazing comeback from severe leg injuries.
Man City and Liverpool seek perfection in push for glory
Pep Guardiola is demanding perfection from his Manchester City side to keep Liverpool at bay after a pulsating match between the Premier League title challengers finished all square.
Ukraine says 1,200 bodies found near Kyiv as east braces for onslaught
Ukraine said Sunday it had found more than 1,200 bodies in the Kyiv region, the scene of atrocities allegedly committed during the Russian occupation last month, as residents in the country's east braced -- or fled -- ahead of an expected massive offensive.
Marseille strike early and move back to second place in Ligue 1
Marseille scored twice in the first 19 minutes and then spent a relaxed Sunday evening cruising to a 2-0 home victory over Montpellier and back into second place in Ligue 1.
Milan stalemate at Torino lets Napoli off the hook in title chase
AC Milan missed a chance to cement their position as Serie A leaders on Sunday after only managing a goalless draw at Torino which left them just two points ahead of the chasing pack.
Hatton happy to see the back of Augusta
Don't count Tyrrell Hatton among the golf pros who wax lyrical about Augusta National.
Scheffler in command at Masters after Tiger's emotional finish
Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler seized command in Sunday's final round of the Masters while Tiger Woods called his astonishing return from severe leg injuries a "positive" effort despite his worst-ever scoring at Augusta National.
Speeding west, Ukraine hospital train ferries patients to safety
As the hospital train sped away from the frontline in war-torn Ukraine, electrician Evhen Perepelytsia was grateful he would soon see his children again after almost losing his life.
Milan stalemate at Torino lets Napoli off the hook
AC Milan missed a chance to cement their position as Serie A leaders on Sunday after only managing a goalless draw at Torino which left them just two points ahead of the chasing pack.
Bencic downs Jabeur to win first clay title in Charleston
Belinda Bencic beat Ons Jabeur to claim the first clay court title of her career on Sunday with victory at the WTA Charleston Open in South Carolina.
Grateful Woods looks ahead after capping improbable Masters return
Tiger Woods capped his remarkable return to the Masters with a final-round 78 on Sunday and said his 13-over par 301 was one of the greatest achievements of his career.
Israel 'on offensive' after Tel Aviv attacks, Jenin camp on alert
Israeli forces Sunday raided the flashpoint West Bank district of Jenin, home of gunmen who launched two recent deadly attacks in Tel Aviv, as Prime Minister Naftali Bennett warned the Jewish state had "gone on the offensive".
South Africa push Bangladesh closer to Test defeat in twilight zone
South Africa's strategy came together as Bangladesh lost three quick wickets at the end of the third day of the second Test at St George's Park in Port Elizabeth on Sunday.
Three things we learned from the Premier League
The Premier League title race is on a knife-edge after Manchester City retained pole position with a pulsating 2-2 draw against their closest challengers Liverpool.
Tiger finishes Masters comeback as Scheffler hunts major title
Tiger Woods completed his astonishing return from severe leg injuries with more struggles in Sunday's final round of the Masters while leader Scottie Scheffler teed off chasing his first major title.
Bastianini wins Grand Prix of the Americas, leads MotoGP title race
Italy's Enea Bastianini won his second MotoGP race of the season at the Grand Prix of the Americas on Sunday to grab the world championship overall lead.
Woods caps Masters return with 78 to finish 13-over
Tiger Woods's remarkable return to the Masters concluded Sunday with a six-over par final-round 78 to cap the 15-time major champion's first tournament since he suffered career-threatening leg injuries in a California car crash.