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Madagascar army installs new chief, president denounces power grab

Madagascar army installs new chief, president denounces power grab

A Madagascar army unit siding with anti-government protesters installed a new military chief Sunday as President Andry Rajoelina denounced an "attempt to seize power illegally".

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Kiplimo, Feysa power to victory in Chicago

Kiplimo, Feysa power to victory in Chicago

Uganda's Jacob Kiplimo and Ethiopia's Hawi Feysa powered to victories in the Chicago Marathon on Sunday as the annual showpiece took place against a backdrop of escalating tensions in the city caused by President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown.

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Automated border checks start in Europe

Automated border checks start in Europe

From Sunday, non-EU travellers entering Europe's Schengen open-borders zone will be photographed and fingerprinted at border crossings, as the European Union rolls out its much-delayed automated border checks.

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Madagascar's president, from coup to calls to quit

Madagascar's president, from coup to calls to quit

Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina first took power in a military-backed coup in 2009 and is now facing demands to quit from a youth-led protest movement backed by an army unit.

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World No. 204 Vacherot in shock after 'crazy' Shanghai triumph

World No. 204 Vacherot in shock after 'crazy' Shanghai triumph

World number 204 Valentin Vacherot said he was in shock Sunday after beating his cousin Arthur Rinderknech 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 to win the Shanghai Masters, becoming the lowest-ranked player to win an ATP 1000 tournament.

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Madagascar president says power grab happening as army unit claims control

Madagascar president says power grab happening as army unit claims control

A Madagascar army unit declared Sunday that it was taking control of all the country's military forces as President Andry Rajoelina said an "attempt to seize power illegally" was under way.

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'Stubborn' Gauff beats Pegula to win all-American Wuhan Open final

'Stubborn' Gauff beats Pegula to win all-American Wuhan Open final

Coco Gauff said her "stubborn" decision to defy her coach and play in China after a tough US Open had paid off after she beat Jessica Pegula 6-4, 7-5 on Sunday to clinch the third WTA 1000 title of her career in Wuhan.

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Stars pay tribute to Diane Keaton

Stars pay tribute to Diane Keaton

Fellow actors and directors who worked with Diane Keaton recalled her life and work, after the family of the American actor announced her death Saturday.

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Pakistan recover to 313-5 after South Africa strike back in first Test

Pakistan recover to 313-5 after South Africa strike back in first Test

Pakistan rode on a brilliant 93 from Imam-ul-Haq to reach 313-5 after a brief fightback from South Africa on the opening day of the first Test in Lahore on Sunday.

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Gauff beats Pegula in straight sets to win Wuhan Open

Gauff beats Pegula in straight sets to win Wuhan Open

Coco Gauff overcame Jessica Pegula 6-4, 7-5 on Sunday to clinch the third WTA 1000 title of her career in an all-American final at the Wuhan Open.

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