Sports from Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025
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Struggling Dortmund sack coach Sahin
Borussia Dortmund have fired coach Nuri Sahin, the German football club said on Wednesday, after Tuesday's shock 2-1 loss to Bologna in the Champions League that stretched their losing run to four games across all competitions.
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Swiatek, Keys charge into Australian Open semis
A rampaging Iga Swiatek stormed into her second Australian Open semi-final with a 6-1 6-2 centre court demolition of eighth seed Emma Navarro on Wednesday, while Madison Keys overhauled Elina Svitolina 3-6 6-3 6-4 in the earlier quarter-final.
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MI Emirates defeat Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in ILT20
The MI Emirates produced a clinical display with the bat and the ball, handing the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders a 28-run defeat in the DP World ILT20 Season 3 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium on Tuesday.
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Liverpool beat Lille to reach Champions League last 16
Liverpool booked their spot in the last 16 of the Champions League with a 2-1 victory over 10-man Lille on Tuesday at Anfield, thanks to goals from talisman Mohamed Salah and substitute Harvey Elliott.
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RAK Police seize AED27.5 mn in counterfeit currencyRas Al-Khaimah Police have seized AED27.5 million ($7.5 million) in counterfeit currency after receiving a tip-off that it was going to be distributed into circulation.
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UAE calls for tolerance and peace at UNSC DebateThe UAE has called for strengthening national counter-terrorism capacities through African-led initiatives at the UNSC Open Debate on Countering Terrorism in Africa and promoting tolerance and peaceful coexistence.
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Special Envoy of Minister of Foreign Affairs congratulates Palau PresidentSpecial Envoy of the UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs to the Caribbean and Pacific States, Omar Shehadeh, has attended the inauguration ceremony of the President and new government of Palau.
