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S.African mother found guilty of selling young daughter

S.African mother found guilty of selling young daughter

A South African court found a woman guilty Friday of trafficking her six-year-old daughter who has been missing for more than a year, in a case that has outraged the nation.

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EU wins post-Brexit fishing row with Britain

EU wins post-Brexit fishing row with Britain

The European Union on Friday won a landmark case against Britain at the world's oldest arbitration body over post-Brexit rights to fish sandeels, a tiny North Sea species.

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Orgies, murder and intrigue, the demons of the Holy See

Orgies, murder and intrigue, the demons of the Holy See

Sexual predators, crooked financiers, spies and a spattering of murderers: while the Vatican may appear an earthly garden watched over by its beloved saints, it also has its demons.

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Pakistani Kashmir orders stockpiling of food as India tensions flare

Pakistani Kashmir orders stockpiling of food as India tensions flare

Pakistan-administered Kashmir called on residents near the de facto border with India to stockpile food on Friday as tensions flare between the arch-rivals following a deadly attack last month.

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Stock markets gain as China mulls US tariff talks

Stock markets gain as China mulls US tariff talks

European and Asian markets rose on Friday, tracking Wall Street gains, as China said it was considering a US offer to negotiate steep tariffs.

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Mahrez aims to land first Asian Champions League for Al Ahli

Mahrez aims to land first Asian Champions League for Al Ahli

Riyad Mahrez has vowed Al Ahli will "fight for every second" to deliver a first Asian Champions League trophy for the Saudi club, when they contest the final against Japan's Kawasaki Frontale on Saturday.

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Stokes fit to captain England against Zimbabwe

Stokes fit to captain England against Zimbabwe

Ben Stokes was given the all-clear to captain England in their one-off Test against Zimbabwe later this month as he was named in a 13-man squad announced Friday.

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Howe urges Newcastle to be ruthless in transfer market

Howe urges Newcastle to be ruthless in transfer market

Eddie Howe has urged Newcastle to be ruthless in the summer transfer window as their Premier League competitors attempt to comply with strict spending rules.

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England defender Dier to leave Bayern at end of season - club official

England defender Dier to leave Bayern at end of season - club official

English centre-back Eric Dier will leave Bayern Munich at the end of the season, when his contract is up, the club's sporting director said Friday.

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UK comedian Russell Brand appears in court on rape charges

UK comedian Russell Brand appears in court on rape charges

British comedian and actor Russell Brand appeared in a London court on Friday to face five charges of rape and other sexual offences.

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