Armstrong takes world title after training partner disqualified
American Hunter Armstrong was awarded the world title after his training buddy Justin Ress was disqualified after finishing first in the men's 50m backstroke final in Budapest on Saturday.
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Iraq PM on imminent Riyadh, Tehran visit in mediation bid
Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhemi is due to visit Saudi Arabia and Iran "in the next few hours", as part of efforts to mediate between the two countries, a cabinet source said Saturday.
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Discontent on new battle line for Donbas
The prolonged roar of Grad rockets can be heard as locals in the east Ukrainian town of Siversk crowd around a van selling essentials such as bread, sausages and gas for camp stoves.
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'Islamist terror' suspect arrested in deadly Oslo attack
Norwegian police have arrested a man suspected of "Islamist terrorism" after two people were killed and 21 wounded in shootings near a gay bar in Oslo on Saturday, causing the city's Pride march to be cancelled.
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West African states Gabon and Togo join Commonwealth
Gabon and Togo joined the Commonwealth on Saturday, becoming the latest nations with no historic ties to Britain to enter the English-speaking club headed by Queen Elizabeth II.
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Crossing the line: Texans facing ban at home seek abortions next door
When 30-year-old "F" learned that she was pregnant for the eighth time, she just wanted to cry.
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For teen Texas couple, abortion means overnight drive to New Mexico
A few months after they began dating, 17-year-old "M" discovered she and her 19-year-old boyfriend were pregnant.
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Bangladesh fight back against West Indies in second Test
West Indies lost three wickets for one run just before lunch to stumble to 137 for four in reply to Bangladesh's first innings total of 234 on the second day of the second and final Test in St Lucia on Saturday.
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Russians 'fully occupy' Severodonetsk, focus shifts to Lysychansk
Russia's army has "fully occupied" the key Ukrainian city of Severodonetsk after weeks of fighting, its mayor said Saturday, an important strategic win for Moscow as it seeks to gain full control over the east of the country.
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Djokovic repeats no vaccination stance as US Open slips away
Novak Djokovic repeated his hardline refusal to get a Covid-19 vaccination Saturday as he resigned himself to sitting out the season's last Grand Slam at the US Open.
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