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Lebanon reports 11 dead in strikes that Israel says targeted Hezbollah
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Monica Bellucci and Florin Serban win at Locarno Film Festival
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Crystal Palace sign Israel winger Khalaili
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India's Padikkal hits unbeaten century in first Sri Lanka Test
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Rescuers search for survivors as Indonesian quake death toll rises to 47
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Liechtenstein places gender equality on its throne
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Taliban govt supporters dance, take selfies in Kabul celebrations
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Street rallies held as Taliban govt marks five years ruling Afghanistan
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UK PM urges 'reflection' after Cambridge professor's death
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World Cup winner Ferran Torres signs for PSG from Barcelona
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Rescuers search for survivors as Indonesian quake death toll rises to 40
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Monsoon rains submerge villages, fields in Myanmar
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Earthquake rocks Spain's tourist jewel Granada
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India's Padikkal, Rahul hit half-centuries in Sri Lanka Test
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Perez, Fiorini set world records in winning Euro race walk golds
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UK-based Afghan writer pleads for country's 'abandoned' women
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Lebanon says 9 dead in strikes as Israel says targeted Hezbollah
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Werro edges Hodgkinson in boost for world record-seeking 800m rivalry
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World Cup winner Ferran Torres signs for Paris Saint-Germain
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Mehidy claims Smith as Bangladesh sense historic upset in Australia
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Disney reveals 'X-Men' cast, slate of sequels at D23 fan event
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Indonesia rescuers search for survivors as quake death toll rises to 38
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Star Cameroon goalkeeper Bihina faces Malawi's prolific Chawinga sisters in WAFCON final
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Japan coach Jones says team should not get despondent after heavy loss
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Mehidy claims Smith to keep Bangladesh on top in Australia Test
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Flags, music as Taliban authorities mark five years ruling Afghanistan
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Iran fires back at Trump's threat to declare Hormuz a US territory
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'Like we were on a trampoline': Indonesia quake kills 20, thousands flee
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No monkey business: India 'whisperers' guard world championships
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Australia run riot to crush Japan 56-17 in Townsville
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Steady India 101-1 at lunch in first Sri Lanka Test
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Stolen Matisse works tied to infamous art thief in Brazil
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Faced with historic drought, the Dutch rethink water management
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Hasan strikes twice for Bangladesh to reduce Australia to 51-2
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Pallister holds off Ledecky to win Pan Pacs 400m free title
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Powerful quake off Indonesia kills 20, sparks mass evacuations
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India's Modi woos youth with free coaching, AI training
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Mehidy half-century steers Bangladesh to 228-run lead in Australia Test
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Mehidy half-century steers Bangladesh to big lead in Australia Test
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Japan defence minister visits war shrine, PM stays away
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Powerful quake off Indonesia sparks mass evacuations
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Viennese woman sues city over 'discriminatory' toilet fees
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Poweful quake off Indonesia sparks mass evacuations
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Venezuelan amputees adjust to new life after quakes
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LA Olympics has to allow politicians on the bus, just not behind the wheel - Coe
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Venezuela frees 131 prisoners amid post-Maduro transition talks
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No.1 Scheffler fires sizzling 61 to seize PGA St. Jude lead
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Arteta tells Arsenal fans not to fret over his future
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Venezuela frees more political prisoners amid post-Maduro talks
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Mexico's Indigenous chief justice hits back at discrimination
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Two plead guilty to stealing, selling Biden daughter's diary
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US strikes in Syria aimed at Iran-backed forces: Biden
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Russian-held nuclear plant cut from Ukraine grid as Putin orders troop boost
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Ethiopia's return to conflict: what we know
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Grain prices ease back but fertiliser costs a growing risk
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Calls for restraint after fighting returns to Ethiopia
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Former British ambassador to Myanmar detained in Yangon
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Ukraine station strike toll climbs as EU vows accountability
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Gas prices approach record peak on Russian supply fears
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Rohingya refugees mark 'Genocide Remembrance Day'
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Former British ambassador to Myanmar detained in Yangon: source
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Former Pakistan PM Khan granted bail by anti-terror court
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Solomon Islands threatens to ban foreign journalists
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Asian, European markets rise with eyes on China, Fed speech
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Former Pakistan PM Khan granted bail by anti-terror court: party
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