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Not just a hideout: Sahel forests provide base for jihadists
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Ageless Messi has World Cup scoring record in his sights
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Africa faces child surgery crisis as key anaesthesia runs out
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Trump-backed populist wins razor-tight Colombia vote, sparking protests
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J-Bay: S.Africa's surf mecca missing out on the global tour
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'Progress', say mediators, after Iran-US talks towards ending war
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Key points from the first round of Iran-US talks
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European countries close schools, cancel trains as heatwave set to intensify
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Crude prices drop, most stocks rise on 'positive' US-Iran talks
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'Progress', say mediators, after Iran-US talks on ending war
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Slimy beans: Japanese natto disgusts and delights the world
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Clark wins despite hecklers but hopes not to be 'heel of the PGA'
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Cape Verde targeting World Cup knockout rounds after Uruguay draw: coach
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Father's Day near-miss at US Open brings Burns to tears
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New coach Rennie names Savea as All Blacks captain
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Scheffler praises Clark's resolve in gutsy US Open triumph
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Yamal kickstarts Spain World Cup bid as Cape Verde stun Uruguay
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Cape Verde fight back for second World Cup draw against Uruguay
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Mexican fans rally behind Iran as 'our second team' at World Cup
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Iran-US talks to continue through the night
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Trump-backed candidate wins razor-tight Colombia presidential election
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Clark edges Burns by one stroke for second US Open title
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Iran coach hails 'great achievement' after second World Cup draw
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Curacao firmly on the map after World Cup heroics
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Pro-Trump presidential hopeful takes early lead as Colombia counts votes
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Trump say repairs to begin 'immediately' for Washington pool renovation
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Yamal off the mark at World Cup in Spain rout as Iran hold Belgium
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Rune 'not ready' to put a date on tennis return
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Argentina weaknesses? Austria's World Cup coach can't find any
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Polls close in Colombia runoff pitting pro-Trump hardliner against leftist
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A nation divided over Team Melli as Iran faces Belgium
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McIlroy races for exit after weekend US Open fade
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Belgium held 0-0 by Iran as Ngoy sent off
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Mbappe ready for 'special' 100th cap for France at World Cup
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Watkins ready for England super-sub role at World Cup
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Yamashita tops Woad in playoff to win Meijer LPGA Classic
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Clark leads Burns by one as US Open back-nine drama begins
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Syria president denies wanting to intervene in Lebanon after Trump remarks
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Timeless Messi eyes World Cup record as Argentina face Austria
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Saudi critics must be 'realists', says Donis after Spain lesson
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Brazil must adapt to loss of injured Raphinha at World Cup, says Paqueta
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Serena Williams given Wimbledon singles wildcard
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'Absurd' to doubt Spain, says De la Fuente after Saudi Arabia rout
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Iranians walk out of talks venue after Trump threat
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Iraq's Arnold promises to have a go against France at World Cup
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'Toy Story 5' rakes in $160 mn in year's best opening weekend
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Legendary Cuban spy chief Ramiro Valdes dies at 94
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Yamal off the mark at World Cup as Spain thrash Saudi Arabia
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Clark and Scheffler begin final-round drama at US Open
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Yamal off mark at World Cup as Spain thrash Saudi
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Seven-time Super Bowl champion quarterback Tom Brady will retire after 22 NFL seasons, according to multiple US media reports Saturday.
Adama Traore rejoins Barca on loan from Wolves
Spain international Adama Traore will return to Barcelona after signing from Wolves on loan until the end of the season, the two clubs announced on Saturday.
Japan's Kobayashi retakes ski jumping World Cup lead
Japanese star Ryoyu Kobayashi started the final weekend of ski jumping action before the Winter Olympics with victory in Willingen to reclaim the World Cup lead on Saturday.
Top 14 leaders Bordeaux-Begles too strong for Castres
Bordeaux-Begles dominated Castres to win 23-10 on Saturday and increase their lead at the top of the French Top 14 table.
Toko-Ekambi goals fire Cameroon into Cup of Nations semi-finals
Cameroon are through to the semi-finals of their Africa Cup of Nations after Karl Toko-Ekambi's double fired them to a 2-0 win over Gambia on Saturday in the hosts' first game at the tournament since the deadly crush in Yaounde.
Mane resumes Senegal training after head injury
Senegal star Sadio Mane has returned to training ahead of Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final against Equatorial Guinea after suffering suspected concussion in their last match.
Caicedo joins Inzaghi at Inter as Sensi heads for Sampdoria
Genoa striker Felipe Caicedo has teamed up again with former Lazio coach Simone Inzaghi at Serie A leaders Inter Milan, the club announced on Saturday, as midfielder Stefano Sensi heads on loan to Sampdoria.
Former France fly-half Guy Laporte dies at 69
Guy Laporte, a fly half on the France squad that reached the first World Cup final in 1987, has died aged 69, Graulhet rugby club, where he was president, announced on Saturday.
Harding leads McIlroy in Dubai
Justin Harding stayed patient throughout a demanding third round of the Dubai Desert Classic to maintain a two-shot lead on Saturday with Rory McIlroy in hot pursuit.
Collins to 'walk away proud' after Australian Open defeat
Danielle Collins says she will "walk away proud" after pushing world number one Ashleigh Barty hard in her first Grand Slam final at the Australian Open on Saturday.
US paying athletes to 'disrupt' Winter Olympics: China state media
The United States is paying athletes to "create disturbances" during the Beijing Winter Olympics, Chinese state media reported Saturday.
Kyrgios and Kokkinakis win Australian Open men's doubles
Australian bad boys Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis won the Australian Open men's doubles title on Saturday, beating compatriots Matthew Ebden and Max Purcell on Rod Laver Arena.
Suter wins Garmisch downhill in final Olympic tune-up
Reigning world champion Corinne Suter boosted her morale ahead of the Olympic downhill in Beijing with victory at Garmisch-Partkenkirchen on Saturday in the weekend's final tune-up races before the Winter games, which starts next week.
Rod Laver, Kylie Minogue lead tributes to 'complete player' Barty
Tennis great Rod Laver and pop princess Kylie Minogue led the tributes to Ashleigh Barty after she won her first Australian Open title Saturday, with Laver calling her "the complete player".
Barty ends 44-year drought in 'dream come true' Australian Open
An imperious Ashleigh Barty said it was a dream come true after on Saturday becoming the first Australian to win her home Grand Slam in 44 years, but the memories made along the way were more important than the trophy.
Australia's darling Barty: a sportswoman of many talents
Multi-talented Ashleigh Barty has been a professional cricketer, won a golf tournament and now taken her place among the giants of Australian tennis after winning her home Grand Slam on Saturday.
Battling Barty breaks 44-year hoodoo to win Australian Open
An imperious Ashleigh Barty became the first Australian to win her home Grand Slam in 44 years Saturday, halting the charge of fearless American Danielle Collins in straight sets.
'Where is Peng Shuai?' shirts handed to Australian Open fans
Activists handed out 1,000 "Where is Peng Shuai?" T-shirts to spectators ahead of the Australian Open women's final Saturday to highlight concern for the Chinese tennis star.
Polarising 'chess player' Medvedev harbours a dark side
For someone most often said to play tennis as if it were chess, Daniil Medvedev has had a white-knuckle ride into Sunday's Australian Open final.
Mannerisms make the man: obsessive Nadal on cusp of history
Finicky to the point of distraction, Rafael Nadal cuts an instantly recognisable figure on court with idiosyncrasies that are regarded as charming by his fans but often irritating by opponents.
Nadal goes for historic 21st Slam, Medvedev can be spoiler again
Rafael Nadal is chasing a record 21st Grand Slam crown in Sunday's Australian Open final but Daniil Medvedev is once again ready to act as the spoiler.
Medvedev cops $12,000 fine for umpire rant at Australian Open
Daniil Medvedev was fined a total of US$12,000 Saturday following his extraordinary outburst at the chair umpire during his semi-final win over Stefanos Tsitsipas at the Australian Open.
US ski star Shiffrin aiming for more Olympic gold
Mikaela Shiffrin will head to Beijing with a proven Olympic track record and on the back of World Cup form after a tumultuous year that has kept her in the spotlight as one of the world's best alpine skiers.
Avalanche star MacKinnon diagnosed with facial fracture
Colorado Avalanche star Nathan MacKinnon has been diagnosed with a facial fracture and a concussion after being bloodied by a hard hit in Wednesday's NHL game, the team announced on Friday.
Japan's 'Ice Prince' Hanyu reigns over Olympic skating
All eyes will be on Yuzuru Hanyu when he attempts to complete a hat-trick of Olympic figure skating golds in Beijing, but don't expect that to bother him -- Japan's "Ice Prince" revels in the spotlight.
No slogans: Beijing curbs its enthusiasm for Winter Olympics
When Beijing won the bid for the 2008 Summer Olympics, crowds poured onto the streets of the Chinese capital bursting with national pride. Two decades later, locals are noticeably lukewarm about the Winter Games.
Day, Zalatoris share Torrey Pines PGA Tour lead
Two-time winner Jason Day birdied the last three holes in a five-under par 67 on Friday for a share of the third-round lead alongside Will Zalatoris in the US PGA Tour Farmers Insurance Open.
Peru stun goal-shy Colombia, Venezuelan Rondon's treble sinks Bolivia
Second half substitute Edison Flores gave Peru a smash and grab 1-0 victory away to goal-shy Colombia as goalkeeper David Ospina's gaffe cost the hosts in Friday's World Cup qualifier.
Kang matches Ko for LPGA lead with birdie-birdie finish
American Danielle Kang closed with back-to-back birdies to match New Zealand's third-ranked Lydia Ko for the lead after Friday's chilly second round of the LPGA at Boca Rio.
Peru stun goal-shy Colombia after Ospina error
Second half substitute Edison Flores gave Peru a smash and grab 1-0 victory away to goal-shy Colombia as goalkeeper David Ospina's gaffe cost the hosts in Friday's World Cup qualifier.
Canada ready for World Cup 'battle' with US
Canada coach John Herdman has told his team to prepare for battle as they take on the United States in a pivotal CONCACAF World Cup qualifier on Sunday.
Barty party at Australian Open or can Collins crash celebrations?
World number one Ashleigh Barty will look to become the first Australian woman for 44 years to win her home Grand Slam Saturday, but to do it she needs to get past a rejuvenated Danielle Collins in the form of her life.