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DR Congo, Rwanda peace talks cancelled

DR Congo, Rwanda peace talks cancelled

Talks due Sunday between the leaders of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo to end conflict in the eastern DRC were called off after negotiations deadlocked, officials said.

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Voice of 'The Lion King' returns for Disney prequel

Voice of 'The Lion King' returns for Disney prequel

Born into poverty in apartheid-era South Africa and propelled to Hollywood heights, Lebohang Morake became the voice of Disney's classic film "The Lion King" with his powerful Zulu cry.

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Frenchman Amiez quickest in Val d'Isere slalom first run

Frenchman Amiez quickest in Val d'Isere slalom first run

French skier Steven Amiez set the fastest time in the first run of the Val d'Isere slalom on Sunday to put himself in with a fine chance of claiming his first World Cup podium place.

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A week after Assad's fall, Syria faced with brutal legacy

A week after Assad's fall, Syria faced with brutal legacy

A week after a lightning offensive toppled longtime leader Bashar al-Assad, Syrians are only beginning to scratch the surface of the atrocities committed under his rule, as the country's new rulers seek to reassure the international community.

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At least 14 killed as Cyclone Chido devastates Mayotte

At least 14 killed as Cyclone Chido devastates Mayotte

At least 14 people were killed in Mayotte when a fierce cyclone battered the French Indian Ocean territory, authorities said Sunday, with officials warning it will take days to know the full toll.

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'Bali Nine' drug ring prisoners fly home to Australia

'Bali Nine' drug ring prisoners fly home to Australia

The five remaining members of the Australian "Bali Nine" drug ring flew home Sunday after 19 years in jail in Indonesia, ending an saga that had frayed relations between the two countries.

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Head and Smith put Australia in control of third India Test

Head and Smith put Australia in control of third India Test

Twin century-makers Travis Head and Steve Smith put on a fourth-wicket partnership of 241 as Australia reached 405-7 at stumps on the second day of the third Test against India on Sunday.

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South Korean democracy holds firm against Yoon's martial law bid

South Korean democracy holds firm against Yoon's martial law bid

South Korea's swift rebuke of martial law and removal of President Yoon Suk Yeol from office have been hailed in the country as evidence of the strength of its young democratic institutions.

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Australia says 'Bali Nine' prisoners have returned home

Australia says 'Bali Nine' prisoners have returned home

The five remaining members of the Australian "Bali Nine" drug ring have returned home after 19 years in jail in Indonesia, the Australian government said Sunday.

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S. Korean opposition urges swift removal of impeached President Yoon

S. Korean opposition urges swift removal of impeached President Yoon

South Korea's opposition leader urged a top court on Sunday to swiftly formalise the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol and ease the "suffering of the people" after his short-lived martial law decree.

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