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Indonesian tribe shuns political campaigning

Indonesian tribe shuns political campaigning

In forests a few hours' drive from Indonesia's capital, there will be no presidential election campaigning by an Indigenous tribe that cares little for the outside world.

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'Restaurant of Love' helps feed Tunis homeless

'Restaurant of Love' helps feed Tunis homeless

On a corner by the entrance to Tunis zoo, Leila waits for a hot meal from the Tunisian capital's "Restaurant of Love" in a cardboard shelter where she and her dogs sleep.

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Tommy Hilfiger pays tribute to NY as city's fashion week kicks off

Tommy Hilfiger pays tribute to NY as city's fashion week kicks off

As his red, white and blue mainstay prepares to turn 40, Tommy Hilfiger paid tribute to New York as a leading character in his journey to the design big-time as the city's fashion week got underway.

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Pakistan coalition talks ahead after strong vote showing for jailed Khan

Pakistan coalition talks ahead after strong vote showing for jailed Khan

Pakistan faces days of political horse-trading after the final few election results released Saturday showed no clear majority, but a strong performance by independent candidates loyal to jailed former prime minister Imran Khan.

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EU reaches agreement on spending rules

EU reaches agreement on spending rules

The European Parliament and member states reached an agreement early Saturday on reforms to EU budgetary rules aimed at boosting investment while keeping spending under control.

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Buoyed by polls, S.Africa's radical left party launches election campaign

Buoyed by polls, S.Africa's radical left party launches election campaign

Rising in the polls and vying to become South Africa's leading opposition party, the radical leftist Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) will launch its electoral campaign on Saturday ahead of a hotly contested vote.

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Much-maligned Peseiro defies critics with Nigeria at AFCON

Much-maligned Peseiro defies critics with Nigeria at AFCON

Nigeria's run to this Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations final against hosts Ivory Coast is a personal triumph for coach Jose Peseiro, the veteran from Portugal who had been the subject of stinging criticism in the run-up to the tournament.

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Biden hardens tone on Israel

Biden hardens tone on Israel

Joe Biden's tone on Israel has been hardening in recent days, but when he called the country's response in the Gaza Strip "over the top" this week, the US president crossed into new territory.

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Celeb-packed Super Bowl ads hope to outshine Taylor

Celeb-packed Super Bowl ads hope to outshine Taylor

The Super Bowl is here and that means millions of Americans will sit down on Sunday to partake in a national passion: watching commercials on TV.

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Osimhen's Nigeria aim to deny hosts Ivory Coast in AFCON final

Osimhen's Nigeria aim to deny hosts Ivory Coast in AFCON final

Victor Osimhen's Nigeria stand in the way of Ivory Coast in Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations final, as the tournament hosts aim to complete the most remarkable of turnarounds by lifting the trophy.

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