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Venezuela opposition leader slams 'maneuver' to block candidate

Venezuela opposition leader slams 'maneuver' to block candidate

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, banned from standing in this summer's presidential election, denounced on Saturday what she called a "maneuver" by the government to block her chosen representative from registering as a candidate.

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Southeast Brazil battered by downpours, at least a dozen killed

Southeast Brazil battered by downpours, at least a dozen killed

A powerful storm has claimed at least a dozen lives in southeastern Brazil, mostly in the mountainous parts of Rio de Janeiro state, where authorities on Saturday deployed rescue teams to deal with a "critical" situation.

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Shin seizes share of lead at LPGA Seri Pak Championship

Shin seizes share of lead at LPGA Seri Pak Championship

South Korean veteran Shin Ji-yai fired eight birdies in a scintillating eight-under-par 63 on Saturday to grab a share of the third-round lead in the LPGA Seri Pak Championship alongside Alison Lee.

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Canada, Costa Rica seal Copa America berths with playoff wins

Canada, Costa Rica seal Copa America berths with playoff wins

Canada and Costa Rica booked their places at this year's Copa America on Saturday after winning their respective games in a CONCACAF playoff double-header in Texas.

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Martino fury after Messi-less Miami thrashed by Red Bulls

Martino fury after Messi-less Miami thrashed by Red Bulls

Inter Miami coach Gerardo Martino slammed his star-studded team's mentality on Saturday after a brutal 4-0 thrashing by New York Red Bulls.

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Korcok, Pellegrini set for Slovak presidential runoff

Korcok, Pellegrini set for Slovak presidential runoff

Slovak ex-foreign minister Ivan Korcok and current parliament speaker Peter Pellegrini will face off in April's presidential election runoff, near-final results showed Saturday.

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Eagle-eyed Mitchell grabs two-shot lead PGA Valspar

Eagle-eyed Mitchell grabs two-shot lead PGA Valspar

Keith Mitchell fired a sensational eagle on the final hole to grab a two-shot lead after the third round of the PGA Valspar Championship on Saturday.

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Southeast Brazil battered by downpours, more than 10 killed

Southeast Brazil battered by downpours, more than 10 killed

A powerful storm has claimed more than 10 lives in southeastern Brazil, mostly in the mountainous parts of Rio de Janeiro state, where authorities on Saturday deployed rescue teams to deal with a "critical" situation.

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Top Americans tumble out at Miami Open, Sinner sails through

Top Americans tumble out at Miami Open, Sinner sails through

Taylor Fritz was upset by Brazilian qualifier Thiago Seyboth Wild in straight sets at the Miami Open on Saturday as top ranked US men tumbled out of the tournament.

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Southeast Brazil battered by downpours, over a dozen killed

Southeast Brazil battered by downpours, over a dozen killed

A powerful storm has claimed at least 13 lives in southeastern Brazil, particularly in the mountainous parts of Rio de Janeiro state, where authorities on Saturday deployed rescue teams to deal with a "critical" situation.

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