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Syria's Tangled Alliances and Rivalries: A Visual Guide

Only weeks ago, Mr. al-Assad still ruled most of Syria. Several groups ultimately weakened the terrorist group: primarily the Kurdish-led forces, which were supported by U.S. airstrikes, but also Syrian government forces backed by government allies and rebels But longstanding relationships in Syria were turned upside down this month when a coalition of rebels from the north swept to Damascus, …

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1 month ago

Kendrick Lamar drops surprise album GNX – A bold statement on success, identity, and rivalries

India Today

In a jaw-dropping move that has sent ripples through the music industry, Kendrick Lamar has just released his surprise album, GNX. With no prior announcements or marketing, Kendrick dropped the 12-track album, stunning fans across the globe and reaffirming his status as one of music’s most enigmatic and influential figures. One standout track, “Reincarnated,” pays tribute to Tupac by reimagining …

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1 month ago

Rafael Nadal heads into retirement after a career marked by big trophies, rivalries and injuries

Associated Press

MALAGA, Spain — Rafael Nadal’s remarkable tennis career came to end on Tuesday and he heads into retirement after Spain lost to the Netherlands in the quarterfinals at the Davis Cup Final 8. 2020: Nadal pulls even with Federer at major trophies Pulled even with Federer with 20 Slam trophies with a 13th title at the French Open, defeating Djokovic …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

As Maharashtra Election 2024 heats up, a look at intense rivalries within families – from couples to cousins

Live Mint

Yugendra Pawar, the candidate of the Sharad Pawar-led NCP, is pitched against his uncle and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar of the rival NCP faction, in the traditional family stronghold of Baramati in the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly election. In Karjat-Jamkhed seat, Rohit Pawar, another nephew of Ajit Pawar, is in the fray as the NCP candidate against BJP's Ram Shinde. …

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Maharashtra elections see family rivalries play out: Husbands vs wives, uncles vs nephews

Hindustan Times

Amid parties accusing rivals of promoting dynastic politics, the November 20 Maharashtra assembly polls will see brothers, cousins and father-children in the fray, with members of the same family taking on each other in some seats. In the Kannad constituency in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, independent candidate Harshwardhan Jadhav is pitted against his estranged wife and Shiv Sena candidate Sanjana Jadhav, the …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Big Ten football rivalries: Which matchups rank behind Michigan-Ohio State?

New York Times

From ‘Dotting the I’ in Columbus and the ‘World’s Largest Drum’ in West Lafayette to ‘Jump Around’ at Camp Randall Stadium and ‘The Kinnick Wave’ in Iowa City, there are certain indelible customs that set the Big Ten apart from its contemporaries. Michigan-Ohio State stands unquestioned as the Big Ten’s top rivalry, and it can make a case as the …

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Bitter Family Battles Loom in Maharashtra Assembly Election

The Hindu

Families battling it out in the Maharashtra Assembly election are set to clash in several constituencies. The upcoming election is expected to be fiercely contested, with clashes between close relatives and family members vying for power and influence. The battleground states include Baramati, Aheri, Sindhkhedraja, Loha-Kandhar, Nashik, and Chandwad. Bitter family rivalries are expected to intensify, adding to the political …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Soccer Fans Find Calm Amidst War in Kyiv

Associated Press

At soccer games in Ukraine, crowd sizes are determined by the capacity of the nearest bomb shelter. Despite the constant threat of airstrikes, Dynamo Kyiv supporters eagerly snap up the 1,700 tickets available for each home game at the 16,000-seat Valeriy Lobanovskyi Stadium. While the war forced Dynamo to relocate its home matches in the Europa League to Hamburg, Germany, …

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2 months ago

China Warns of Foreign Espionage in Space Program: A New Battleground Emerges

India Today

China expresses concern over foreign espionage in its space program. The state security ministry warns unnamed Western countries of attempts to steal secrets from China's burgeoning space program. This revelation comes amid escalating global tensions over space resources, with both China and the US investing heavily in military and civilian space capabilities.

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3 months ago

College football picks: New conference rivalries for No. 11 USC and No. 15 Oklahoma take spotlight

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 18 Michigan The Wolverines’ stock is way down as coach Sherrone Moore makes a switch to QB Alex Orji, who still seems limited as a passer. 14 Oklahoma State Another ranked matchup between new conference foes, this one Big 12 contenders. 1 Texas QB Arch Manning’s …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Commissioner says WNBA has a ‘Bird-Magic moment’ with Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese. Players say she blew it

LA Times

Angel Reese, left, and Caitlin Clark pose for photos before the WNBA draft on April 15 in New York. WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert is being criticized by some of the league’s players and their union for what she said — and didn’t say — in response to a question about the ugly nature of comments made by fans on social …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Pope arrives in the remote jungles of Papua New Guinea with a ton of humanitarian aid and toys

New Indian Express

VANIMO: Pope Francis traveled to the remote jungles of Papua New Guinea on Sunday to celebrate the Catholic Church of the peripheries, bringing with him a ton of medicine, musical instruments and a message of love for the people who live there. Francis flew aboard a Royal Australian Air Force C-130 transport plane from Port Moresby to Vanimo, on the …

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4 months, 4 weeks ago

Ingebrigtsen feud fuels Kerr to go the distance

China Daily

Josh Kerr of Britain and Jakob Ingebrigtsen of Norway have traded barbs since Kerr swept past the Norwegian to snatch gold at the world championships in Budapest last year, sparking a feud that’s expected to come to a head on the track in Paris. "But, it's good that people run better than they have done before," said Ingebrigtsen, who wrapped …

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4 months, 4 weeks ago

Ingebrigtsen feud fuels Kerr to go the distance

China Daily

Josh Kerr of Britain and Jakob Ingebrigtsen of Norway have traded barbs since Kerr swept past the Norwegian to snatch gold at the world championships in Budapest last year, sparking a feud that’s expected to come to a head on the track in Paris. "But, it's good that people run better than they have done before," said Ingebrigtsen, who wrapped …

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5 months ago

Paris Olympics 2024: Ledecky vs Titmus – five biggest rivalries to watch

Al Jazeera

From the women’s swimming events to the men’s javelin throw, Al Jazeera picks out the top five rivalries to watch at Paris 2024. Al Jazeera picks out the top five rivalries to watch at the upcoming Games: Women’s 400m Freestyle – a trio of the world record holders Three of the biggest stars in world swimming – Katie Ledecky, Ariarne …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Tamil Nadu: politics, gang rivalries and revenge murders

The Hindu

On July 5, a group of men wearing the uniform of a food delivery app walked up to a man standing and chatting with a few people on a busy street in north Chennai and hacked him down with machetes. The Tirunelveli Sessions Court acquitted Thangapalam and four of his associates, but convicted four others of the charge of murder …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Jason Kelce Mocks Travis' Big Ego As Venus Williams Unpacks Sibling Rivalries At ESPYs

Huff Post

LOADING ERROR LOADING Jason Kelce snuck in a witty jab at his brother, Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce, in a brief appearance during the ESPY Awards on Thursday. Venus Williams, a tennis icon along with her sister Serena Williams who served as this year’s ESPYs host, asked the former Philadelphia Eagles center over video call about his sibling’s prior …

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5 months, 4 weeks ago

Pakistan PM extends olive branch to imprisoned Imran Khan, says 'let's sit and talk' amid sharp rivalries

India TV News

Islamabad: In a surprising move, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif appeared to extend an olive branch to his predecessor and fierce rival, the incarcerated former PM Imran Khan, by offering to hold talks with him if was facing any "troubles" in jail. Interestingly, Shehbaz also referred to the 2018 elections, which were won by Imran Khan's PTI, as "rigged", echoing …

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6 months ago

AI-powered livestreaming rivalries heating up

China Daily

A seller promotes products through livestreaming in Haian, Jiangsu province, during this year's June 18 shopping gala. GU HUAXIA/FOR CHINA DAILY Competition in China's booming livestreaming e-commerce sector has intensified during this year's June 18 shopping carnival as major online retailers ramped up efforts to promote sales and entice a more diversified customer base via livestreaming fueled by advances in …

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6 months ago

Is there a better WNBA rivalry than Caitlin Clark versus Angel Reese? Our experts debate

New York Times

The Athletic has launched a new series of sports debates in which two writers break down a specific topic. Let’s really jump in, though, with another rivalry that some key participants —notably Indiana Fever coach Christie Sides — say has been around for a few years: Fever-Sky. Merchant: At a much more charitable time to us on the West Coast: …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

In Girls Aloud, 'the betrayals run deep': Insiders fear the band could implode before their comeback tour even starts, reveals KATIE HIND, after their 'really vicious' rivalries exploded on live radio

Daily Mail

The interview was supposed to promote their forthcoming reunion tour in honour of their late band mate, Sarah Harding, who died of cancer three years ago. Sitting down with Radio 2 DJ Scott Mills, Girls Aloud band members Cheryl Tweedy, Nicola Roberts, Kimberley Walsh and Nadine Coyle, were discussing the set list for the string of gigs, which will also …

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7 months, 4 weeks ago

After Luke Littler was jeered in Liverpool for being a Man United fan… what clubs do your favourite sports stars support? Super fans, fierce sibling rivalries and a dramatic change of allegiances!

Daily Mail

He's just 17 years old, but Luke Littler isn't one to shy away from the big stage. Man United fan Luke Littler mocked Liverpool's 2-0 defeat against Everton after being jeered Man United fan Luke Littler mocked Liverpool's 2-0 defeat against Everton after being jeered The 17-year-old threw a 180 to beat Maguire and Eriksen's nine-dart scores with ease Rory …

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11 months ago

Unforgettable moments of the Australian Open — from epic rivalries to our home-soil heroes

ABC

The tennis is world-class, and the players' endurance mind-blowing, but when it comes to the Australian Open, let's face it — it's not just about the sport. Australia's Open panel: Pat Cash — 1987 Wimbledon champion 1987 Wimbledon champion Rennae Stubbs — Former world number one doubles champion Former world number one doubles champion Tracey Holmes — Veteran sports journalist …

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1 year ago

EU-China summit: Leaders say ‘differences’, rivalries must be addressed

Al Jazeera

With two wars and tense trade relations, European Union and Chinese officials open talks hoping for ‘mutually beneficial’ ties. Meanwhile, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told Xi that China was the EU’s biggest trading partner, but “there are clear imbalances and differences that we must address”. ‘Global challenges’ Two notable issues on the agenda for the EU are …

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Syria's Tangled Alliances and Rivalries: A Visual Guide

Kendrick Lamar drops surprise album GNX – A bold statement on success, identity, and rivalries

Rafael Nadal heads into retirement after a career marked by big trophies, rivalries and injuries

As Maharashtra Election 2024 heats up, a look at intense rivalries within families – from couples to cousins

Maharashtra elections see family rivalries play out: Husbands vs wives, uncles vs nephews

Big Ten football rivalries: Which matchups rank behind Michigan-Ohio State?

Bitter Family Battles Loom in Maharashtra Assembly Election

Soccer Fans Find Calm Amidst War in Kyiv

China Warns of Foreign Espionage in Space Program: A New Battleground Emerges

College football picks: New conference rivalries for No. 11 USC and No. 15 Oklahoma take spotlight

Commissioner says WNBA has a ‘Bird-Magic moment’ with Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese. Players say she blew it

Pope arrives in the remote jungles of Papua New Guinea with a ton of humanitarian aid and toys

Ingebrigtsen feud fuels Kerr to go the distance

Ingebrigtsen feud fuels Kerr to go the distance

Paris Olympics 2024: Ledecky vs Titmus – five biggest rivalries to watch

Tamil Nadu: politics, gang rivalries and revenge murders

Jason Kelce Mocks Travis' Big Ego As Venus Williams Unpacks Sibling Rivalries At ESPYs

Pakistan PM extends olive branch to imprisoned Imran Khan, says 'let's sit and talk' amid sharp rivalries

AI-powered livestreaming rivalries heating up

Is there a better WNBA rivalry than Caitlin Clark versus Angel Reese? Our experts debate

In Girls Aloud, 'the betrayals run deep': Insiders fear the band could implode before their comeback tour even starts, reveals KATIE HIND, after their 'really vicious' rivalries exploded on live radio

After Luke Littler was jeered in Liverpool for being a Man United fan… what clubs do your favourite sports stars support? Super fans, fierce sibling rivalries and a dramatic change of allegiances!

Unforgettable moments of the Australian Open — from epic rivalries to our home-soil heroes

EU-China summit: Leaders say ‘differences’, rivalries must be addressed