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Pro-Kremlin activists rally outside embassies on Crimea anniversary

Pro-Kremlin activists rally outside embassies on Crimea anniversary

Pro-Kremlin activists rallied in Moscow Saturday outside embassies of countries considered "unfriendly" by Russia on the ninth anniversary of its annexation of Crimea, a youth movement said.

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Guillaume Diop, more than just the first black star of Paris Opera

Guillaume Diop, more than just the first black star of Paris Opera

He is the first black person to achieve the exalted status of an "etoile" dancer at the Paris Opera, but that is only a small indication of what makes Guillaume Diop one of the most exciting ballet talents of his generation.

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France bans pension protests opposite parliament

France bans pension protests opposite parliament

France on Saturday banned protests opposite parliament after a second night of unrest sparked by President Emmanuel Macron imposing an unpopular pension overhaul without a parliament vote.

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Vlhova wins final slalom in Andorra, Shiffrin third

Vlhova wins final slalom in Andorra, Shiffrin third

Olympic champion Petra Vlhova won the final slalom of the World Cup season in Andorra, with Mikaela Shiffrin finishing third.

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Ancelotti backs Vinicius to escape Araujo shackles

Ancelotti backs Vinicius to escape Araujo shackles

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti backed winger Vinicius Junior to escape Ronald Araujo's shackles when Los Blancos face Barcelona on Sunday in the Clasico in La Liga.

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Trump says expecting 'arrest' on Tuesday, calls for protests

Trump says expecting 'arrest' on Tuesday, calls for protests

Former US President Donald Trump said he expects to be "arrested" on Tuesday over hush money allegedly paid to a porn star before the 2016 election, calling on his supporters to protest.

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Husband of Scotland first minister resigns after party membership row

Husband of Scotland first minister resigns after party membership row

The husband of Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon resigned as the head of the ruling Scottish National Party on Saturday after a row over the party's membership numbers.

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Pope greets refugees helped through Christian 'corridors'

Pope greets refugees helped through Christian 'corridors'

Pope Francis on Saturday greeted thousands of refugees brought to Europe by Christian charities, recognising their difficult journeys and hailing their desire to "live free from fear and insecurity".

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Breaking Maier's ski record leaves Odermatt too 'empty' to party

Breaking Maier's ski record leaves Odermatt too 'empty' to party

Switzerland's Marco Odermatt broke Hermann Maier's men's World Cup ski points record on Saturday after dominating the giant slalom at the season finals in Andorra.

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Greece sacks police chief after train tragedy protests

Greece sacks police chief after train tragedy protests

Greece said Saturday it had sacked its national police chief, days after clashes between security forces and demonstrators broke out in the wake of the country's deadliest train tragedy.

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