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Former Nicaragua president Violeta Chamorro dead at 95

Former Nicaragua president Violeta Chamorro dead at 95

Violeta Chamorro, who brought peace to Nicaragua after decades of war and was the first woman elected president in the Americas, died Saturday at the age of 95, her family said.

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France says supports Harvard, welcomes foreign students

France says supports Harvard, welcomes foreign students

France's foreign minister on Saturday said his country supported students and staff at Harvard, after President Donald Trump tried to ban foreign students from the prestigious US university.

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Minnesota lawmaker shot dead, another wounded in targeted attack

Minnesota lawmaker shot dead, another wounded in targeted attack

A gunman shot two Democratic state lawmakers in Minnesota early Saturday, killing one and her husband and wounding the other, in what the northern US state's governor said were "politically motivated" attacks.

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Federer gets 93rd Le Mans underway as Ferrari chase third successive win

Federer gets 93rd Le Mans underway as Ferrari chase third successive win

Ferrari began their bid for a third consecutive Le Mans 24 hours after former tennis champion Roger Federer waved the starter flag at the Sarthe circuit on Saturday.

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Nicklaus and Miller's US Open advice -- patience and attitude

Nicklaus and Miller's US Open advice -- patience and attitude

Jack Nicklaus and Johnny Miller, US golf legends who won their first major titles at Oakmont, on Saturday advised patience in the face of US Open pressure for potential contenders.

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Pogacar again soars away from stellar field to increase Criterium du Dauphine lead

Pogacar again soars away from stellar field to increase Criterium du Dauphine lead

For the second straight day, Tadej Pogacar rode away from his main rivals on the final ascent as he cemented his grip on the Criterium de Dauphine yellow jersey in Saturday's mountainous 'Queen Stage'.

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MMA draws thousands in Nigeria as fight sport gains ground

MMA draws thousands in Nigeria as fight sport gains ground

The arena was packed on Friday night in the upscale Lekki neighbourhood of Nigeria's bustling commercial capital, Lagos.

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Cummins says WTC final 'a bridge too far' for beaten Australia

Cummins says WTC final 'a bridge too far' for beaten Australia

Australia captain Pat Cummins said his side had been faced with a "bridge too far" after losing the World Test Championship final to South Africa at Lord's on Saturday.

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Trump set for huge US military parade amid 'No Kings' protests

Trump set for huge US military parade amid 'No Kings' protests

US President Donald Trump will preside over a huge military parade in Washington on his 79th birthday Saturday, as nationwide protests rejecting his brand of politics underscore deep divisions over his second term.

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Ukraine warns against drop in aid due to Israel-Iran escalation

Ukraine warns against drop in aid due to Israel-Iran escalation

Ukraine said on Saturday it hoped the military escalation between Israel and Iran would not lead to a drop in aid to Kyiv, at a time when European support is stalling without US engagement.

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