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Hong Kong Activists Stage China Protest Ahead of Xi Visit

Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters on Monday draped a black flag over a statue symbolising the city's return to China...

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High Emotion As Queen Mary 2, Four Trimarans Race To New York

Four high-tech trimarans, made purely for racing speed, and the Queen Mary 2, built soley for luxury, set off for New...

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Anti-Trump But Also Pro-Fun

Tens of thousands of marchers paraded through New York streets Sunday in a huge Gay Pride parade, with many proudly...

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The Stench of Death Rises Over Mosul’s Old City

Devastated buildings, piles of rubble and putrid corpses of jihadists: apocalyptic scenes unfold in the Old City of...

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Weary Mongolians To Vote After ‘dark’ Campaigns

Mongolians head to the polls on Monday to choose between a horse breeder, a judoka and a feng shui master after a...

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Rahane Century, Kohli Assault As India Make 310-5

Ajinkya Rahane´s third hundred and a blistering assault by captain Virat Kohli lifted India to a formidable 310 for...

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US Sets Gold Cup Lineup With Eye On World Cup

US national team coach Bruce Arena named a 23-player roster Sunday for next month's Gold Cup, using the North American...

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Werner Brace Fires Germany Into Semis Against Mexico

Timo Werner netted twice as Germany set up a Confederations Cup semi-final against Mexico with a 3-1 win on Sunday...

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Iran Seeks Stronger Ties With Qatar

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Sunday said his country wants to bolster ties with Qatar and rejected a Saudi-led...

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US Urges Qatar and Saudi-Led Group To ‘lower Rhetoric’

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson called Sunday for a "lowering of rhetoric" between Qatar and a four-nation group...

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US High Court Looks To Travel Ban Ruling and A Possible Retirement

The White House declined to comment Sunday on speculation that a pivotal US Supreme Court justice might announce his...

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Israel Targets Syria After Fresh Stray Fire

Israeli forces fired on Syrian regime positions after projectiles from the war-torn country hit the occupied Golan...

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Chad Leader Says Glencore Oil Contract Was Irresponsible

Chad President Idriss Deby said Sunday his country had been "irresponsible" in striking oil for cash deals with Swiss...

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Trump, and 2 Democrats, Criticize Obama’s Response To Russia Hacking

President Donald Trump on Sunday stepped up his criticism of Barack Obama's response to concerns Russia was trying to...

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Vettel, Hamilton Clash As Ricciardo Wins Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Sebastian Vettel was penalised for dangerous driving after deliberately crashing into title rival Lewis Hamilton in a...

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Springbok Captain Whiteley’s Groin Injury To Be Assessed Monday

South Africa captain Warren Whiteley will learn Monday the severity of a groin injury which kept him out of a 35-12...

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Iraq Forces Push Deep Into Devastated Old Mosul

Iraqi forces battled deep into the devastated historical heart of Mosul and closed in fast on the last pockets of...

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Israel Cancels Landmark Plan For Western Wall Mixed Prayer

Israel's government on Sunday cancelled a landmark deal to create a space for women and men to pray together at the...

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Kendricks Eyes World Pole Vault Gold After Joining Six-Metre Club

American pole vaulter Sam Kendricks has set his sights on a World Championship gold medal after joining the...