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CAR tightens border checks as DR Congo Ebola cases rise

CAR tightens border checks as DR Congo Ebola cases rise

As the Democratic Republic of Congo grapples with its deadliest Ebola epidemic in history, the neighbouring Central African Republic has tightened frontier controls, with daily checks on the many travellers crossing the border.

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Two dead in rock spire collapse at Turkey's touristic Cappadocia

Two dead in rock spire collapse at Turkey's touristic Cappadocia

A landslide triggered by heavy rainfall caused a rock spire to collapse in Turkey's UNESCO World Heritage-listed Cappadocia region on Thursday, killing at least two people, officials said.

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No surprise to Carrick he's still Man Utd manager

No surprise to Carrick he's still Man Utd manager

Under-pressure Manchester United manager Michael Carrick said Thursday he was "here to do my job" as he insisted he needed "no assurances" over his future at Old Trafford.

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French businessman Roux de Bezieux takes over 2030 Winter Olympics after leadership turmoil

French businessman Roux de Bezieux takes over 2030 Winter Olympics after leadership turmoil

High-flying businessman Geoffroy Roux de Bezieux vowed Thursday to deliver an "enchanted moment" as he was unveiled as the new head of the organising committee of the 2030 Winter Olympics in the French Alps.

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Two dead in rock spire collapse at tourist site in Turkey's Cappadocia

Two dead in rock spire collapse at tourist site in Turkey's Cappadocia

A landslide triggered by heavy rainfall caused a rock spire to collapse in Turkey's UNESCO World Heritage-listed Cappadocia region on Thursday, killing at least two people, officials said.

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ECB holds rates steady after Lagarde says to quit early

ECB holds rates steady after Lagarde says to quit early

The European Central Bank on Thursday held interest rates steady despite rising inflation fuelled by the Iran war energy shock, just hours after President Christine Lagarde announced she would step down early.

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Alaska governor orders probe into election same-name 'spoiler'

Alaska governor orders probe into election same-name 'spoiler'

Alaska's governor has ordered a probe into allegations that the campaign of a Democratic candidate for the US Senate recruited a man with the same name as her Republican opponent to run for office in a bid to siphon off votes.

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US economy posts strong growth, inflation stubbornly high in challenge to Trump

US economy posts strong growth, inflation stubbornly high in challenge to Trump

The United States posted strong economic growth in the third quarter, but the Fed's preferred inflation gauge also accelerated, the Commerce Department said on Thursday, in a mixed economic bag for US President Donald Trump ahead of key midterm polls next week.

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What we know about Spain's deadly train crash

What we know about Spain's deadly train crash

At least 69 people have been killed and more than 100 injured after two high-speed trains collided south of Madrid on Wednesday, in Spain's deadliest rail disaster since 2013.

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Neville warns managers can need sacking 'for their own good' as Carrick fights on

Neville warns managers can need sacking 'for their own good' as Carrick fights on

Gary Neville says managers sometimes need to dismissed "for their own good" as Manchester United persist with under-pressure boss Michael Carrick.

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