Muguruza, Kenin exceed expectations at Aussie Open
Melbourne, Australia—Serena Williams dominated talk before the Australian Open but today’s women’s final is between unseeded Garbine Muguruza and unheralded ...
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PH confirms first virus case
The Health department said Thursday that a 38-year-old Chinese woman was the first confirmed case of the 2019 novel coronavirus ...
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Eala, partner advance to Aussie Open doubles semis
Globe Ambassador and tennis prodigy Alexandra Eala bombed out in the singles’ competition of the 2020 Australian Open juniors tournament in ...
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Serena crashes out, but won’t give up chase for 24th Slam
Melbourne—Serena Williams will not give up on her chase for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title and believes she can ...
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Dust storms, hail batter east coast of Australia
Sydney"•Thunderstorms and giant hail battered parts of Australia’s east coast on Monday after “apocalyptic” dust storms swept across drought-stricken areas, ...
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Smog hits Aussie Open again, but rain raises hopes
Melbourne—Bushfire smoke disrupted the Australian Open build-up Wednesday for a second straight day to deepen concerns about the fate of ...
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Sharapova: Halted game was right call
Melbourne—Maria Sharapova said it was the “right call” to abandon her match at the Kooyong Classic exhibition tournament as smog ...
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Bush fires threaten Melbourne as heat waves fan Aussie blazes
Melbourne"•Fire threatened three Melbourne suburbs Monday, with residents warned it was too late to flee and they must “act immediately ...
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Global climate protests kick off in Sydney
Sydney"•Protesters in smoke-covered Sydney kicked off a fresh round of global demonstrations against climate change on Friday, with activists and ...
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Uber picks Melbourne in flying plan
Washington"•Uber on Tuesday selected Melbourne, Australia, as the first non-US city for its aerial ride-sharing service that is expected to ...
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