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South Africa thrash Sri Lanka to fuel World Test Championship bid

South Africa thrash Sri Lanka to fuel World Test Championship bid

South Africa's chances of reaching the World Test Championship final received a boost when they completed a 233-run over Sri Lanka on the fourth day of the first Test at Kingsmead on Saturday.

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Mbappe's problem is Real Madrid's problem, says Ancelotti

Mbappe's problem is Real Madrid's problem, says Ancelotti

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said Saturday superstar striker Kylian Mbappe's struggles this season are due to his team's overall lack of consistency.

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What do we know about Syrian rebels' major offensive on Aleppo?

What do we know about Syrian rebels' major offensive on Aleppo?

Rebel forces opposing President Bashar al-Assad have launched their biggest offensive in years this week, controlling a majority of Syria's second city of Aleppo according to a monitor.

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South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 233 runs in first Test

South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 233 runs in first Test

South Africa had to overcome determined resistance from Sri Lanka's batsmen before winning the first Test by 233 runs at Kingsmead on Saturday.

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Incumbent centre-right in 'driving seat' in Irish vote

Incumbent centre-right in 'driving seat' in Irish vote

Vote counting in Ireland's general election began Saturday with an exit poll indicating a tight finish with the incumbent centre-right coalition most likely to form the next government.

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Georgia arrests 107 more people  as pro-EU protests continue

Georgia arrests 107 more people as pro-EU protests continue

Georgia on Saturday said 107 people were arrested during a second day of protests sparked by the government's decision to delay European Union membership talks amid a post-election crisis.

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Taiwan's Lai departs for US stopover during Pacific trip

Taiwan's Lai departs for US stopover during Pacific trip

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te departed Saturday for a stopover on US soil as part of a week-long tour of the Pacific, which has ignited fiery threats from Beijing.

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Kosovo raises security after blast, Serbia denies involvement

Kosovo raises security after blast, Serbia denies involvement

Kosovo stepped up security measures around "critical" infrastructure Saturday after an explosion at a key canal feeding two of its main power plants, as neighbouring Serbia rejected accusations it had staged the blast.

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More than 122,000 people evacuated in Malaysia due to floods

More than 122,000 people evacuated in Malaysia due to floods

More than 122,000 people have been forced out of their homes as massive floods caused by relentless rains swept through Malaysia's northern states, disaster management officials said Saturday.

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Vietnam to build $67 bn high-speed railway

Vietnam to build $67 bn high-speed railway

Vietnam said Saturday that it will build a $67 billion high-speed railway from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, in a much-needed boost to infrastructure that is expected to drive growth and enhance its reputation among foreign investors.

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