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England's Rose takes one-shot lead at weather-hit Pebble Beach Pro-Am

England's Rose takes one-shot lead at weather-hit Pebble Beach Pro-Am

Former world number one Justin Rose had an eagle and a birdie in his last three holes to take a one-shot third-round lead Sunday in the weather-delayed US PGA Tour Pebble Beach Pro-Am.

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Chile forest fire toll rises, hundreds left homeless

Chile forest fire toll rises, hundreds left homeless

Forest fires have killed 24 people, injured nearly 1,000 and destroyed 800 homes in five days as a blistering heat wave grips south-central Chile, authorities said Sunday.

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Italy win leaves 'bitter taste', says France coach Galthie

Italy win leaves 'bitter taste', says France coach Galthie

France coach Fabien Galthie said Sunday's tight 29-24 Six Nations win over Italy left a "bitter taste" despite taking Les Bleus' Test match winning streak to 14 matches.

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Cyprus presidential vote goes to a second round

Cyprus presidential vote goes to a second round

Cyprus's former foreign minister Nikos Christodoulides faces career diplomat Andreas Mavroyiannis in a second round of presidential elections next week after neither secured a majority of the vote on Sunday.

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Mallorca damage Madrid title hopes, Real Sociedad stumble

Mallorca damage Madrid title hopes, Real Sociedad stumble

Real Madrid's hopes of retaining the La Liga title were dented Sunday as the champions lost 1-0 at Real Mallorca, to remain five points behind leaders Barcelona.

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Croatia into Davis Cup Finals as South Korea, Finland celebrate

Croatia into Davis Cup Finals as South Korea, Finland celebrate

Two-time champions Croatia reached the Davis Cup Finals on Sunday where they were joined by unheralded South Korea and Finland.

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UN peacekeeper killed in attack on helicopter in DR Congo

UN peacekeeper killed in attack on helicopter in DR Congo

A United Nations peacekeeper from South Africa was killed and another wounded in an attack on their helicopter in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on Sunday, the organisation said.

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Tottenham all-time scoring record beyond Kane's wildest dreams

Tottenham all-time scoring record beyond Kane's wildest dreams

Harry Kane said netting his 267th Tottenham goal to become the club's all-time record goalscorer is a moment he will never forget after scoring the winner in a 1-0 victory over Manchester City on Sunday.

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Musiala shines as 10-man Bayern go top despite Neuer row

Musiala shines as 10-man Bayern go top despite Neuer row

A stunning solo goal from Bayern Munich teenager Jamal Musiala sealed a controversial 4-2 away win at Wolfsburg on Sunday, sending the visitors back to the top of the table.

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Harry Kane: Tottenham's goal king

Harry Kane: Tottenham's goal king

Newly established as Tottenham's record goalscorer, Harry Kane's place in the history books was earned as much by his perseverance as his lethal finishing.

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