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European economy grows 2% in second quarter, ending double-dip recession

But the economy in the 19 countries that use the euro currency still lagged pre-pandemic levels

Olympic first: Men, women to swim together in the same relay race

Here comes the 4x100-meter mixed medley relay making its Olympic debut in Tokyo on Saturday

Asian shares lower after Wall Street rebound on US growth data

Japan reported relatively strong economic data for the previous quarter, before the government began tightening coronavirus restrictions as cases surged.

Olympics 2020: South African sets world swim record; Aussies add 6th gold

South Africa's Tatjana Schoenmaker was the star of the day, setting the first individual swimming world record at the Tokyo Olympics.

Tokyo 2020: 'Wow! Wow!' Women get Olympic track off to a sizzling start

Usain Bolt might be long gone from the sprint scene. It doesn't mean Jamaica has slowed down one bit.

Japan to widen coronavirus emergency after record spike amid Games

Japan is set to expand the state of emergency in Tokyo to neighbouring areas and the western city of Osaka in the wake of record-breaking surge in infections while the capital hosts the Olympics

Tokyo 2020: Olympic sponsors praise Simone Biles after withdrawal

Simone Biles' sponsors, including Athleta and Visa, are lauding her decision to put her mental health first and withdraw from the gymnastics team competition during the Olympics.

'Happy tears': Sunisa Lee's gold sparks joy at home in Minnesota

There were cheers and screams and happy tears for one of their own, and unending delight for what many saw as an Only in America story.

From the Emperor Naruhito on down: Memories of the 1964 Tokyo Olympics

From Emperor Naruhito on down, every Japanese of a certain age remembers the 1964 Tokyo Olympics

US urges UN Security Council to press Myanmar to return to democracy

A senior US diplomat urged the UN Security Council on Thursday to press Myanmar's military to stop violence and restore democracy

Israel to offer third Covid-19 booster shot to older citizens, says PM

Israel's prime minister on Thursday announced that the country would offer a coronavirus booster to people over 60 who have already been vaccinated

Joe Biden pushing federal workers - hard - to get vaccinated against Covid

President Joe Biden is announcing strict new testing, masking and distancing requirements for federal employees who can't or won't show they've been vaccinated against the coronavirus

Olympics: US pole vaulter's positive test sends Aussies into isolation

Approximately 2,000 athletes are listed in the track lineup the largest sport on the sprawling Olympic program

Tokyo Olympics: Sunisa Lee takes gold in women's gymnastics final

An American finished atop the podium in the women's Olympic gymnastics all-around, just like always.

Olympics: Chen beats Chinese teammate for gold in women's table tennis

For the ninth straight Olympics, a Chinese woman won the gold medal in table tennis.

South Korea rallies to beat Israel 6-5 to win Olympic baseball

Jeremy Bleich forced in the game-ending run by hitting batters with consecutive pitches in the 10th inning, and defending champion South Korea beat Israel 6-5 to win its Olympic baseball opener.

IPO market nears peak as valuations hit 20-yr high, analysts raise concern

Low interest rates, hefty returns have driven record demand for IPOs, but with valuations for newly public companies now at levels last seen during dot-com bubble, some analysts are raising concerns

Australia's Jessica Fox wins first Olympic women's canoe slalom gold

Australia's Jessica Fox has made Olympic history at the Tokyo Games as the first gold medalist in women's canoe slalom

IOC sees no link between Olympic Games, Japan coronavirus case rise

The International Olympic Committee said Thursday that it saw no connection between the current rise of Covid-19 cases in Japan and the Tokyo Games

Tokyo 2020: US rowers looks to extend Olympic dynasty in women's eight

For more than a decade and across three Olympics, there was no greater force in women's rowing than the American eight boat.