Kenyan LGBTQ community vogues despite threat of repressive law
Before a cheering audience, a man opened the ball in Nairobi with acrobatic moves to electronic rhythms -- a celebration of queer resistance from a Kenyan LGBT community feeling threatened by new legislation.
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Shortages hit Nigeria's drive towards natural gas-fuelled cars
Motorists in Nigerian cities are spending hours, or even days, queuing for natural gas to power their cars after the government promoted its use as an alternative fuel.
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S.Africa's iconic protea flower relocates as climate warms
On his farm two hours north of Johannesburg, Nico Thuynsma gestured towards thousands of orange, yellow and pink proteas in flower and thriving 1,500 kilometres (930 miles) from their natural home at the southern tip of Africa.
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Czechs sign record nuclear deal but questions remain
The Czech Republic signed a contract earlier this month with South Korea's KHNP to build two nuclear reactors, but experts question its future over complaints raised by KHNP's French rival EDF.
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Suaalii fit to face Lions but O'Connor left out by Wallabies for Fiji Test
Explosive back Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii will be fit to face the British and Irish Lions after being named Thursday in Australia's squad for a Test against Fiji, but James O'Connor, Samu Kerevi and Marika Koirobete all missed out
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Mushroom murder suspect fell sick from same meal: defence
An Australian woman accused of killing three lunch guests with toxic mushrooms fell sick from the same meal, her defence said Thursday, rejecting claims she faked her symptoms.
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New Zealand coroner raises alarm over 'perilous' collision sport
A New Zealand coroner Thursday condemned a "perilous" rugby-inspired sport in which competitors sprint and crash into each other without protective gear.
Read moreReal Madrid held as Man City, Juve triumph in Club World Cup openers
Real Madrid were held to a 1-1 draw by Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal at the Club World Cup in new coach Xabi Alonso's first game in charge on Wednesday, after Manchester City got off to a winning start.
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India start new era without Kohli and Rohit against England
Shubman Gill will be in the spotlight as a new-look India, without star batsmen Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, bid to end their 18-year wait for a Test series win in England.
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Juventus thump Al Ain in Club World Cup after Trump visit
Randal Kolo Muani and Francisco Conceicao both bagged braces as Juventus hammered Al Ain 5-0 on Wednesday in their Club World Cup opener in Washington.
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