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Funerals for victims of suicide blast at Islamabad mosque that killed at least 31

Funerals for victims of suicide blast at Islamabad mosque that killed at least 31

Funerals will take place on Saturday for some of the victims of a suicide blast at a Shiite mosque in Pakistan's capital Islamabad that killed at least 31 people and wounded scores more during Friday prayers.

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A tale of two villages: Cambodians lament Thailand's border gains

A tale of two villages: Cambodians lament Thailand's border gains

A sign hanging from a rusty ice-green shipping container installed by Thai forces on what they say is the border with Cambodia proclaims: "Cambodian citizens are strictly prohibited from entering this area."

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Police identify suspect in disappearance of Australian boy

Police identify suspect in disappearance of Australian boy

The baffling disappearance of a fair-haired, little boy from a remote Australian farm has been declared a major crime, with detectives pointing the finger at a suspect in his home.

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Cuba adopts urgent measures to address energy crisis: minister

Cuba adopts urgent measures to address energy crisis: minister

The Cuban government on Friday announced emergency measures to address a crippling energy crisis worsened by US sanctions, including the adoption of a four-day work week for state-owned companies and fuel sale restrictions.

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Not-so-American football: the Super Bowl's overseas stars

Not-so-American football: the Super Bowl's overseas stars

The Super Bowl may be as American as apple pie, but a surprising number of this year's stars hail from overseas.

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Trump says US talks with Iran 'very good,' more negotiations expected

Trump says US talks with Iran 'very good,' more negotiations expected

US President Donald Trump said Friday Washington held "very good talks" on Iran after the two sides held an indirect dialogue in Oman.

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Trump administration re-approves twice-banned pesticide

Trump administration re-approves twice-banned pesticide

US President Donald Trump's administration on Friday re-approved the use of pesticide dicamba for spraying on top of genetically-modified cotton and soybean crops, drawing swift backlash from environment groups and the Make America Healthy Again movement.

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Hisatsune leads Matsuyama at Phoenix Open as Scheffler makes cut

Hisatsune leads Matsuyama at Phoenix Open as Scheffler makes cut

Ryo Hisatsune rode a back-nine binge to an eight-under par 63 on Friday and a one-shot lead over fellow Japanese Hideki Matsuyama at the US PGA Tour Phoenix Open.

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Beyond the QBs: 5 Super Bowl players to watch

Beyond the QBs: 5 Super Bowl players to watch

Ahead of every Super Bowl, it is the quarterbacks who draw the most headlines.

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Grass v artificial turf: Super Bowl players speak out

Grass v artificial turf: Super Bowl players speak out

When the New England Patriots team flew to California last weekend to prepare for the Super Bowl, crews wasted no time ripping up the artificial turf in their stadium back home.

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