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Uttar Pradesh Police Decommission Historic British-Era Rifles On Republic Day

India News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday January 26, 2020

Uttar Pradesh police on Sunday bid goodbye to the historic British-era bolt-action rifles after using them for one last salute during the annual Republic Day parade.

Ashleigh Barty Survives Scare To Reach Australian Open Quarter-Finals

Agence France-Presse | Sunday January 26, 2020

Ashleigh Barty beat American 18th seed Alison Riske 6-3, 1-6, 6-4 and next plays two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova.

Jair Bolsonaro Third Brazilian President To Attend Republic Day Parade

India News | Edited by Arun Nair (with inputs from agencies) | Sunday January 26, 2020

Brazilian President Jair Messias Bolsonaro today joined a select group of world leaders to have been chief guest at Republic Day celebrations in the past few decades. He is also the third President from Brazil to have been invited as the chief guest for the Republic Day.

Australian Open: Tunisia's Ons Jabeur Becomes First Arab Woman To Reach Grand Slam Quarters

Agence France-Presse | Sunday January 26, 2020

Australian Open: Ons Jabeur fought back from a break down in the first set to beat China's Wang Qiang 7-6 (7/4), 6-1.

California Confirms Third Case Of China Virus In US

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday January 26, 2020

A patient in California's Orange County was Saturday confirmed as the third person on US soil infected with the new deadly virus that originated in China, health officials said.

Australian Open: Coco Gauff Loses To Sofia Kenin In Last 16, Leaves Court In Tears

Agence France-Presse | Sunday January 26, 2020

Coco Gauff's bid for history at the Australian Open ended in tears in the last 16 on Sunday as the 15-year-old crashed out in three sets to fellow American Sofia Kenin.

Novak Djokovic Eases Past Diego Schwartzman To Reach Australian Open Quarter-Finals

Agence France-Presse | Sunday January 26, 2020

Novak Djokovic beat Diego Schwartzman 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 on Rod Laver Arena to book a quarter-final clash with big-serving Milos Raonic.

Petra Kvitova Comes Back From A Set Down To Reach Australian Open Quarter-Finals

Agence France-Presse | Sunday January 26, 2020

Petra Kvitova lost the first set before winning 6-7 (4/7), 6-3, 6-2 to ruin Maria Sakkari's hopes of becoming the first Greek woman to reach the last eight of a Grand Slam.

Hong Kong Disneyland Says Closing Over China Virus Fears

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday January 26, 2020

Hong Kong's Disneyland announced it was shutting its doors on Sunday until further notice over the deadly virus outbreak in central China, a day after city authorities classified the crisis as an emergency.

La Liga: Barcelona Lose To Valencia In Early Setback For Quique Setien

Agence France-Presse | Sunday January 26, 2020

Barcelona's defeat to Valencia raised early doubts about Quique Setien's appointment and gave Real Madrid the chance to move three points clear at the top.

"Don't Really Dislike Him": Nick Kyrgios Plays Down Rafael Nadal Feud Ahead Of Australian Open Clash

Agence France-Presse | Sunday January 26, 2020

Nick Kyrgios was keen to hose down any differences with Rafael Nadal and focus on the task ahead after battling through the longest match of his career.

FA Cup: Frank Lampard Calls For New Signings After Chelsea's Narrow Win Over Hull City

Agence France-Presse | Sunday January 26, 2020

Frank Lampard has bemoaned Chelsea's failure to kill off defensive opponents throughout his first season in charge and he believes signings in key attacking areas are the solution.

First "Presumptive" Coronavirus Case Reported In Canada

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday January 26, 2020

Canada's first "presumptive" case of a new coronavirus has been detected in a man who returned to Toronto from the Chinese city where the virus first appeared, health officials announced Saturday.

Shanghai Reports First Death From China Coronavirus

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday January 26, 2020

China's deadly viral contagion has killed one person in Shanghai, the city's government said on Sunday, the first reported death in the country's financial hub.

China Coronavirus Kills 56, Around 2,000 People Infected

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday January 26, 2020

The number of confirmed deaths from a viral outbreak in China has risen to 54, with authorities in hard-hit Hubei province on Sunday reporting 13 more fatalities and 323 new cases.