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In Gaza's ruins, a grandmother keeps family and hope alive

In Gaza's ruins, a grandmother keeps family and hope alive

With no shoes to protect their tiny dust-covered feet, Hiam Muqdad's grandchildren toddled unfazed through the bombed-out ruins of their Gaza City neighbourhood in search of clean water.

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Two suspects arrested in Louvre jewel heist

Two suspects arrested in Louvre jewel heist

French authorities have detained two of the suspected robbers believed to have stolen precious crown jewels from the Louvre in a museum heist that stunned the world, officials said Sunday.

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Year-long funeral starts for Thailand's former queen Sirikit

Year-long funeral starts for Thailand's former queen Sirikit

Thousands of grieving Thai royalists lined the streets of Bangkok on Sunday, saluting a procession bringing former queen Sirikit's body to lie in state for a year-long funeral at the capital's Grand Palace.

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Storm brews over Zimbabwe presidential extension plan

Storm brews over Zimbabwe presidential extension plan

The Zimbabwe ruling party's backing of a term extension for President Emmerson Mnangagwa, which requires a change to the constitution, has fuelled anger and fears of deepening authoritarianism.

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Gritty Australia sink US to win LPGA's International Crown

Gritty Australia sink US to win LPGA's International Crown

Minjee Lee led the way as Australia stunned the United States in the final to win the LPGA Tour's International Crown for the first time on Sunday in South Korea.

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Russia says successfully tested new nuclear-capable cruise missile

Russia says successfully tested new nuclear-capable cruise missile

Russia's President Vladimir Putin announced Sunday a successful final test of a new nuclear-powered cruise missile, the Burevestnik, amid Moscow's ongoing Ukraine offensive and uncertainty over a new summit with US leader Donald Trump.

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Two suspects arrested after Louvre jewel heist: sources

Two suspects arrested after Louvre jewel heist: sources

French authorities have detained two men suspected of being part of the four-man crew who stole precious jewellery from the world-famous Louvre museum last week, two sources close to the case said Sunday, confirming media reports.

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Roars, tears as local hero Tabuena wins International Series Philippines

Roars, tears as local hero Tabuena wins International Series Philippines

An emotional Miguel Tabuena fell to his knees and kissed the turf at his home Sta. Elena Golf Club after winning the International Series Philippines on Sunday for the biggest victory of his career.

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Kurdish PKK says withdrawing all forces from Turkey to north Iraq

Kurdish PKK says withdrawing all forces from Turkey to north Iraq

The Kurdish militant PKK said Sunday it was withdrawing all its forces from Turkey to northern Iraq, urging Ankara to take legal steps to protect the peace process.

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South Korea's Lee Jung-hwan surges to first DP World Tour win

South Korea's Lee Jung-hwan surges to first DP World Tour win

South Korea's Lee Jung-hwan came from behind with a seven-under-par 64 in the final round to win the Genesis Championship by three strokes on home soil Sunday for his first DP World Tour title.

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