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Afghan car trade screeches to a halt due to regional wars

Afghan car trade screeches to a halt due to regional wars

In Afghanistan's southern Kandahar province, a once-thriving business of trading car parts from far-flung places has screeched to a halt due to conflicts at the country's borders.

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All Blacks wing Fineanganofo's debut began 'in the toilet, spewing'

All Blacks wing Fineanganofo's debut began 'in the toilet, spewing'

New Zealand's newest wing, Fehi Fineanganofo, admitted he was so nervous ahead of his debut against France on Saturday that he vomited in the changing room.

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Pipe dreams: Bangladesh surfers chase waves at Asian Games

Pipe dreams: Bangladesh surfers chase waves at Asian Games

The headquarters of the Bangladesh Surf Girls and Boys Club is a weather-beaten white shack but, like the seemingly endless beach on which it sits, its members' ambitions stretch far.

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Xhaka -- Switzerland's World Cup rock born to be skipper

Xhaka -- Switzerland's World Cup rock born to be skipper

Switzerland's World Cup captain Granit Xhaka says leadership is a role he learned aged four when he was handed the house keys as his Albanian parents worked overtime to make ends meet in their adopted country.

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England can write new Azteca history by meeting Mexico challenge, says Tuchel

England can write new Azteca history by meeting Mexico challenge, says Tuchel

England manager Thomas Tuchel said the Three Lions can banish memories of World Cup pain at the Estadio Azteca by rising to the challenge of eliminating Mexico on Sunday.

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Trump pushes ahead with US 250th birthday speech after storm delay

Trump pushes ahead with US 250th birthday speech after storm delay

US President Donald Trump said he would deliver a much-hyped speech in Washington on Saturday to mark America's 250th birthday "no matter what" after severe weather forced the temporary evacuation of huge crowds of spectators.

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Paraguay coach says team 'fought like lions' in World Cup loss to France

Paraguay coach says team 'fought like lions' in World Cup loss to France

Paraguay coach Gustavo Alfaro said his side had "fought like lions" in their 1-0 World Cup defeat at the hands of France on Saturday.

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Australia's Schmidt rues missed opportunities as Wilson defends Donaldson

Australia's Schmidt rues missed opportunities as Wilson defends Donaldson

Coach Joe Schmidt says Australia must be better at taking their opportunities as players rallied around Ben Donaldson after he missed a crucial late penalty against Ireland.

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Violent crime wave beleaguers Israel's Arab youth

Violent crime wave beleaguers Israel's Arab youth

In the four years since her father was fatally stabbed near the entrance of their home in northern Israel, 10-year-old Shireen has carried the burden of grief on her tiny shoulders.

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Deschamps hails France for staying cool in World Cup win over Paraguay

Deschamps hails France for staying cool in World Cup win over Paraguay

France coach Didier Deschamps hailed his side for keeping their cool against an aggressive Paraguay team in heatwave conditions Saturday as the favourites reached the quarter-finals of the World Cup.

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