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Brazilians sentenced in beating death of Congolese migrant

Brazilians sentenced in beating death of Congolese migrant

Two Brazilians have been sentenced to 19 and 23 years in prison respectively for the beating death of a young Congolese migrant in Rio de Janeiro, the court announced Saturday.

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Australian Storer wins penultimate Paris-Nice stage in the snow

Australian Storer wins penultimate Paris-Nice stage in the snow

Australian rider Michael Storer won the seventh stage of the Paris-Nice cycling race on Saturday, outpacing a pursuing peloton on a steep final climb through the snow.

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Romania excludes second far-right poll hopeful

Romania excludes second far-right poll hopeful

Romania's electoral commission on Saturday excluded a far-right hopeful from May's presidential election, the second figure prevented from participating in the poll.

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Marc Marquez storms to record Argentina MotoGP pole

Marc Marquez storms to record Argentina MotoGP pole

Marc Marquez stormed to pole for the Argentina MotoGP on Saturday to maintain his perfect start to the new season.

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Tens of thousands rally in Serbia's capital for anti-graft rally

Tens of thousands rally in Serbia's capital for anti-graft rally

Tens of thousands of protesters converged in Serbia's capital Belgrade Saturday during the latest in a series of anti-corruption demonstrations to upend the Balkan country in recent months.

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'Incredible' Odermatt sweeps to fourth overall and giant slalom titles

'Incredible' Odermatt sweeps to fourth overall and giant slalom titles

Swiss ski star Marco Odermatt swept up his fourth consecutive World Cup overall and giant slalom crystal globes after finishing second on Saturday behind compatriot Loic Meillard in Hafjell.

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Telegram founder Durov allowed to temporarily leave France: sources

Telegram founder Durov allowed to temporarily leave France: sources

Telegram founder Pavel Durov has been allowed to temporarily leave France, where he is charged with multiple infractions linked to allegedly enabling organised crime, sources told AFP.

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Pope Francis receiving 'surge' in mail, says Italian post

Pope Francis receiving 'surge' in mail, says Italian post

Pope Francis is receiving "thousands" of letters a day from around the world as he slowly recovers from pneumonia in a Rome hospital, said Italy's postal service.

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Paris-Nice contender Skjelmose hospitalised after fall

Paris-Nice contender Skjelmose hospitalised after fall

Denmark's Paris-Nice hope Mattias Skjelmose quit the race in an ambulance after hitting a traffic island at full speed on Saturday.

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Barca's Flick demands 'focus' ahead of crunch Atletico clash

Barca's Flick demands 'focus' ahead of crunch Atletico clash

Hansi Flick warned his Barcelona stars they need to focus to avoid crumbling against Atletico Madrid on Sunday in La Liga as they have in their previous two meetings this season.

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