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Armed commandos take Guinean ex-dictator from prison

Armed commandos take Guinean ex-dictator from prison

Former Guinean dictator Moussa Dadis Camara was on Saturday taken from prison by a heavily armed commando during an operation that sparked heavy gunfire in the capital Conakry, lawyers and a judicial source said.

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At least 143 dead in Nepal earthquake

At least 143 dead in Nepal earthquake

At least 143 people were killed in an overnight earthquake that struck a remote pocket of Nepal, officials said Saturday, as security forces rushed to assist with rescue efforts.

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Zaman hits maiden World Cup century to give Pakistan hope

Zaman hits maiden World Cup century to give Pakistan hope

Swashbuckling opener Fakhar Zaman scored a maiden World Cup century on Saturday as Pakistan attempted to chase down New Zealand's mammoth 401-6 to stay in the World Cup.

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Labuschagne departs as Australia lose five against England

Labuschagne departs as Australia lose five against England

Adil Rashid and Chris Woakes claimed two wickets each to put England in charge against Australia in a key World Cup clash on Saturday between the Ashes rivals.

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To have and have not: Who's who on World Cup rich list

To have and have not: Who's who on World Cup rich list

Recent revelations that players in Pakistan's squad at the ongoing World Cup in India have not been paid for five months once again highlighted the wealth gap among cricket's leading nations.

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Fierce fighting in Gaza after Israel rebuffs US pause call

Fierce fighting in Gaza after Israel rebuffs US pause call

Israel's unrelenting offensive against Hamas battled on into its fifth week with no sign of slowing Saturday, as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Arab foreign ministers in search of a diplomatic opening to ease the crisis.

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Labuschagne hits fifty after Australia lose four against England

Labuschagne hits fifty after Australia lose four against England

Adil Rashid and Chris Woakes claimed two wickets each to put England in charge against Australia in a key World Cup clash on Saturday between the Ashes rivals.

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Heavy gunfire in Guinea capital, downtown access blocked

Heavy gunfire in Guinea capital, downtown access blocked

Heavy fire erupted on Saturday in the centre of the Guinean capital Conakry and security forces blocked off the area, witnesses told AFP.

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Gay Games open in Hong Kong after year-long delay

Gay Games open in Hong Kong after year-long delay

More than a thousand athletes gathered in a Hong Kong stadium on Saturday to open the Gay Games, the first time the international LGBTQ sporting event has come to Asia.

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New Zealand pile up 401-6 to push Pakistan closer to World Cup exit

New Zealand pile up 401-6 to push Pakistan closer to World Cup exit

Rachin Ravindra hit his third century of the tournament while Kane Williamson just missed a hundred as New Zealand pushed Pakistan closer to World Cup elimination by piling up 401-6 on Saturday.

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