MELBOURNE – Rafael Nadal once again proved Roger Federer’s Grand Slam nemesis on Thursday, withstanding a withering opening from the Swiss great to reach the final of the Australian Open.
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What will it take to make Bolt a legend?
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Bollywood spoiling for a fight; money will come later
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Veteran Zheng still has high hopes on court
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European women expect big things after Solheim win
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Seeds of sweet fragrance
November has been the busiest season for members of Zhangshan village, in Zhejiang province’s Songyang county. This is the time when every household begins the process of extracting oil from camellia seeds, a tradition that has lasted for hundreds of years. Continue reading
The art of making money
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A portrait of the collector
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