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Ninth policeman dies in Guatemala gang riots, attacks

Ninth policeman dies in Guatemala gang riots, attacks

Authorities in Guatemala said Monday a ninth police officer died of his injuries following an outbreak of gang violence, over which the government declared a state of emergency.

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Man City's Foden to play through pain of broken hand

Man City's Foden to play through pain of broken hand

Manchester City forward Phil Foden is set to face Bodo/Glimt on Tuesday despite suffering a broken hand as Pep Guardiola looks to erase the bitter taste of defeat in the Manchester derby.

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Milan Fashion Week showcases precision in uncertain times

Milan Fashion Week showcases precision in uncertain times

In an increasingly unpredictable world, men are searching for comfort and clarity -- at least in their fashion choices, according to designers in Milan this week.

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Public media in Europe under unprecedented strain

Public media in Europe under unprecedented strain

Public media in Europe is facing a series of new threats including scrutiny by a resurgent far right, budget cuts, and fierce competition in a changing media landscape.

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Africa Cup of Nations refereeing gets a red card

Africa Cup of Nations refereeing gets a red card

The Africa Cup of Nations unfolded in a climate of suspicion that referees were favouring host nation Morocco, which reached a climax as Sunday's final tipped into chaos after several contentious decisions.

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Spain seeks answers as high-speed train crash toll rises to 40

Spain seeks answers as high-speed train crash toll rises to 40

The death toll from a high-speed train collision in southern Spain rose to 40 on Monday as the government vowed a full investigation into its causes.

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Tributes pour in after death of Italian designer Valentino

Tributes pour in after death of Italian designer Valentino

Italian designer Valentino Garavani, whose luxurious dresses adorned some of the world's most elegant women from Jackie Kennedy to Audrey Hepburn, has died aged 93, his foundation said on Monday.

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Bills fire coach McDermott after playoff exit: team

Bills fire coach McDermott after playoff exit: team

The Buffalo Bills fired head coach Sean McDermott on Monday after the team's agonizing NFL playoff loss in Denver at the weekend, the club confirmed.

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Chile wildfires rage for third day, entire towns wiped out

Chile wildfires rage for third day, entire towns wiped out

Wildfires that have killed 19 people in southern Chile and wiped out entire towns, raged for a third day Monday, fanned by high temperatures and strong winds at the height of the southern hemisphere summer.

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Valentino, Italy's fashion king who pursued beauty at every turn, dies at 93

Valentino, Italy's fashion king who pursued beauty at every turn, dies at 93

One of the top designers of his era, Italy's elegance aficionado Valentino Garavani spent nearly half a century dressing the world's great beauties, from Jackie Kennedy to Princess Diana before his death Monday at age 93.

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