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Supporters of Bolivia's ex-leader Morales detain 200 soldiers

Supporters of Bolivia's ex-leader Morales detain 200 soldiers

Supporters of former Bolivian president Evo Morales are holding at least 200 soldiers hostage, the Foreign Ministry said Saturday, as their weeks long standoff with the state escalates.

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'Keep Kamala and carry on-ala!' Harris tells comedy show SNL

'Keep Kamala and carry on-ala!' Harris tells comedy show SNL

US Vice President Kamala Harris wrapped a day on the campaign trail Saturday with a surprise appearance on "Saturday Night Live," mocking her presidential election rival Donald Trump on the sketch show.

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Spanish royals to visit Valencia after deadly floods

Spanish royals to visit Valencia after deadly floods

Spain's King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia are due Sunday to visit the Valencia region, Spanish media reported, where devastating floods have killed more than 200 people.

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Mitchell magic as Cavs sink Bucks to stay perfect

Mitchell magic as Cavs sink Bucks to stay perfect

Donovan Mitchell nailed a basket with less than one second remaining as the Cleveland Cavaliers snatched a 114-113 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks to preserve their unbeaten start to the season on Saturday.

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Thousands at US Women's March stress need for abortion rights

Thousands at US Women's March stress need for abortion rights

Thousands of women descended on Washington on Saturday, three days before Election Day, in a passionate show of support for Democratic candidate Kamala Harris and her calls for access to reproductive health care.

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From wine to Tintin, five things to know about Moldova

From wine to Tintin, five things to know about Moldova

Moldova, which holds the second round of presidential elections on Sunday, has been increasingly in the headlines since Russia invaded neighbouring Ukraine.

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Moldova vote pits pro-EU president against ex-prosecutor

Moldova vote pits pro-EU president against ex-prosecutor

Moldova's pro-EU President Maia Sandu is facing Alexandr Stoianoglo, whom she fired as prosecutor general in 2023, in a tense presidential election on Sunday.

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Moldova in tense vote for EU future

Moldova in tense vote for EU future

Moldovans vote on Sunday in a tense presidential election runoff that could play a key role in the country's European future amid fears of Russian interference.

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Sexual violence, threats and spying: Al-Fayed's victims speak out

Sexual violence, threats and spying: Al-Fayed's victims speak out

Jen and Cheska are among hundreds of women who have accused the late Harrods owner Mohamed Al-Fayed of sexual assault and they have told AFP of their "huge anger" that his alleged campaign of abuse and humiliation went unpunished.

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Atlanta late show stuns Messi and Miami in MLS playoffs

Atlanta late show stuns Messi and Miami in MLS playoffs

Atlanta United snatched a dramatic last-gasp 2-1 playoff victory over Inter Miami on Saturday, jolting Lionel Messi's hopes of leading the Florida club to MLS Cup glory.

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