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Syria rebels vow no more 'sectarianism and tyranny'

Syria rebels vow no more 'sectarianism and tyranny'

Syrian rebel commander Hassan Abdel Ghani sought to reassure religious minorities on Saturday after Islamist-led fighters snatched key cities and swathes of territory from government control.

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Australian sprinter, 16, betters Bolt to smash record

Australian sprinter, 16, betters Bolt to smash record

Australian sprinting prodigy Gout Gout clocked the fastest time ever by a 16-year-old to smash the national 200m record on Saturday and do something even Usain Bolt never achieved.

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S. Korea president close to averting impeachment

S. Korea president close to averting impeachment

A motion to impeach South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was on the brink of failing Saturday, after lawmakers from his ruling party boycotted the ballot despite huge protests outside parliament.

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Dozens arrested in overnight crackdown on Georgia pro-EU protests

Dozens arrested in overnight crackdown on Georgia pro-EU protests

Georgian police said on Saturday they arrested dozens of people during a crackdown on pro-EU protesters who rallied Friday for a ninth consecutive day against the government decision to shelve talks on joining the bloc.

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Apartment block in The Hague collapses after explosion

Apartment block in The Hague collapses after explosion

A three-storey apartment block in The Hague partially collapsed Saturday after a fire and explosion, firefighters said, with first responders searching for people under the rubble.

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Head crunches 140 as Australia all out for 337 in 2nd India Test

Head crunches 140 as Australia all out for 337 in 2nd India Test

Travis Head blazed a sparkling 140 as Australia were dismissed for 337 to seize control of the day-night second Test against India on Saturday.

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'How dare you': South Korean activist horrified by martial law

'How dare you': South Korean activist horrified by martial law

In 1973, when Shin Jae-hyung was a teenager, he was out in the streets being teargassed, fighting against South Korea's then-military dictator Park Chung-hee. He never thought he would have to do it again in 2024.

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Liverpool's Premier League clash at Everton postponed due to high winds

Liverpool's Premier League clash at Everton postponed due to high winds

Premier League leaders Liverpool's Merseyside derby trip to Everton on Saturday was postponed due to adverse weather conditions caused by Storm Darragh.

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S. Korea president appears set to survive impeachment vote

S. Korea president appears set to survive impeachment vote

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol appeared set to survive an impeachment vote Saturday for imposing martial law after his party's lawmakers boycotted, despite mass protests outside parliament calling for his ouster.

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Head crunches 140 to put Australia in control of 2nd India Test

Head crunches 140 to put Australia in control of 2nd India Test

Travis Head blazed a sparkling 140 as Australia seized control of the day-night second Test against India on Saturday, building a 152-run lead by tea on day two at the Adelaide Oval.

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