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Hopes fade in Colombia as window to find quake survivors shuts

Hopes fade in Colombia as window to find quake survivors shuts

Hopes faded and camps housing Colombian quake victims grew on Thursday, as the critical 72-hour window for finding people alive closed for good.

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US, Mexico conduct security exercises near border

US, Mexico conduct security exercises near border

US and Mexican armed forces performed security exercises Thursday along the border near the cities of El Paso and Ciudad Juarez.

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Trump announces tariffs of up to 100% on imported drones

Trump announces tariffs of up to 100% on imported drones

President Donald Trump announced on Thursday tariffs of up to 100 percent on imports of unmanned drones and their components to reduce US reliance on imports in an industry dominated by China.

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Swiatek rolls past Rybakina for WTA Toronto title

Swiatek rolls past Rybakina for WTA Toronto title

Former world number one Iga Swiatek captured her first title of the year on Thursday, roaring past a weary-looking Elena Rybakina 6-2, 6-3 to win the WTA 1000 in Toronto.

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Spieth among five sharing Memphis lead as PGA playoffs open

Spieth among five sharing Memphis lead as PGA playoffs open

Three-time major winner Jordan Spieth, trying to end a four-year victory drought, fired a seven-under par 65 to share the lead after Thursday's first round of the PGA Tour St. Jude Championship.

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Boats rescue tourists as forest fire flames threaten Greek beaches

Boats rescue tourists as forest fire flames threaten Greek beaches

A fleet of small boats evacuated about 500 tourists from beaches in northern Greece as a forest fire threatened two popular resorts.

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Hunt bags Euro sprint double, Ceh keeps discus title

Hunt bags Euro sprint double, Ceh keeps discus title

Briton Amy Hunt claimed a memorable European sprint double after scorching to victory in the 200m in Birmingham on Thursday on a night when Germany claimed five medals, including two golds.

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Good vibes powering Djokovic return to Cincinnati

Good vibes powering Djokovic return to Cincinnati

Novak Djokovic brings a boatload of good memories into this edition of the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters, an event he has won three times.

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'Dream come true': Owners reunite with pets in quake-hit Colombia

'Dream come true': Owners reunite with pets in quake-hit Colombia

A beaming Vickye Giraldo holds her rescued kitten tight against her chest outside her ruined home in quake-hit Cali, Colombia.

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Britain's Hunt wins 200m for European sprint double

Britain's Hunt wins 200m for European sprint double

Britain's Amy Hunt won the women's 200m in Birmingham on Thursday to seal a European sprint double, quickly vowing to continue her audacious bid for four championship golds.

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