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I Am Not A Bad Guy – El Hadji Diouf

El Hadji Diouf is a hero in Senegal. Everywhere he goes, he is mobbed by fans both young and old. His countrymen are...

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Japan Carrier Forces Wheelchair-Bound Man To Crawl Onto Plane

A Japanese budget airline apologised Wednesday for forcing a wheelchair-bound man to crawl up a set of stairs to board...

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Soaring Costs Threaten Games Future, IOC Warns

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Wednesday praised Japanese organisers for slashing costs for the 2020...

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Ex-Bosses To Go On Trial Over Fukushima Disaster

Three former executives at Fukushima's operator stand trial this week on the only criminal charges laid in the 2011...

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“Zambia Will Work Closely With You” – President Lungu To President Akufo-Addo

The President of the Republic of Zambia, His Excellency Edgar Chagwa Lungu, has reiterated his and the commitment of...

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Navy Holds Memorial Service For USS Fitzgerald Sailors Killed In Crash

The US Navy has paid tribute to seven sailors who were killed when the USS Fitzgerald guided-missile destroyer collided...

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“Zambia Will Work Closely With You” – Prez Lungu To Akufo-Addo

The President of the Republic of Zambia, Edgar Chagwa Lungu, has reiterated his and the commitment of the Zambian...

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Teen Prodigy Awes With Record Japanese Chess Streak

Japan on Tuesday was transfixed by a 14-year-old prodigy who smashed the record for consecutive wins in a chess-like...

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Dreaded WWII Zero Fighter Takes To the Skies Over Japan

Salvaged from the Papua New Guinean jungle, a restored World War II Japanese Zero fighter has taken to the skies over...

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Sprint Exploring Charter-Comcast Collaboration

US telecommunications firm Sprint is exploring a possible alliance with cable companies Comcast and Charter...

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US Navy To Hold Japan Service For Sailors Killed In Crash

The US Navy will hold a memorial service Tuesday for seven sailors killed in a collision with a cargo ship off the...

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Trump Says N.Korea Threat Must Be ‘dealt With Rapidly’

President Donald Trump called on Monday for the threat posed by North Korea's nuclear and ballistic programs to be...

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Talks Between Modi and Trump Get Off To A Positive Start

President Donald Trump congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi for leading India towards economic prosperity, as the...

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Trump Hosts ‘true Friend’ Modi For First One-On-One

US President Donald Trump hosts Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday for a first face-to-face meeting, seeking...

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N.Korea Doubts Over South’s Olympic Invite

A top North Korean sports official voiced doubts over a proposal by South Korean President Moon Jae-In to form 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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India’s Srikanth Stuns Chen To Win Australian Open Badminton

India's Kidambi Srikanth claimed a first victory over Olympic and two-time world champion Chen Long to win the...

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Japan Eyes Free Trade Talks With Britain

Japan wants to hold informal free trade talks with Britain as it also works to sign a deal with the European Union, a...

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S. Korea President Invites N. Korea To Pyeongchang Olympics

South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Saturday invited North Korea to the 2018 Winter Olympic Games, saying sports...