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Rebel sniper kills Ukrainian serviceman despite ceasefire: military
One Ukrainian serviceman has been killed and three wounded as a result of fighting in separatist eastern territories in the past 24 hours despite a ceasefire deal, Ukrainian military spokesman Andriy Lysenko said on Sunday. Attacks have fallen significantly in the past two weeks, but accusations of…Reuters
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Iran leader appears in public amid rumors about his health
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Middle East-bound teens 'stopped at Sydney airport'
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EU warms, a little, to Belarus as Russia relations freeze
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China says search for missing Malaysian plane will not stop
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ViewPhotos: An impeccable 1908 Arts and Crafts mansion (40 photos)
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US: NKorea response to attack on ambassador 'callous'
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U.S.'s Kerry says Iran nuclear deal needs to be stronger
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Russia: What Is Putin’s Salary?
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Holmes keeps WGC lead in Florida, McIlroy lashes out
J.B. Holmes hit four balls into the water but emerged with a one-over 73 that saw his lead slashed in half after two rounds of the WGC-Cadillac Championship, where Rory McIlroy made headlines for the wrong reasons. After a stunning 62 on Thursday, Holmes had a 36-hole total of nine-under-par 135,…AFP
Mystery Of Ancient Greek Tomb Deepens
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US-Backed Moderate Syrian Rebels In North Defect; Obama Strategy Set Back
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Bill Cosby Accuser Pens Powerful Piece: ‘I Didn’t Want to Let Black America Down’
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Iraqi forces advance towards ISIL-held Tikrit
Iraqi troops battling the so-called Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) group have recaptured a town on the edge of the city of Tikrit. The recapture of Tal Ksaiba on Saturday came as fierce fighting continued on the outskirts of former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein's home city Tikrit. Iraqi…Al Jazeera
Samuel Eto'o's first Sampdoria goal was an outrageous rocket volley
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Kosovars Who Fought for Land Are Now Eager to Leave
The extended Cakaj family has built a few dozen homes here, along Tony Blair Street, between the Dubai supermarket and the French peacekeepers base, in a clannish faith that closeness would bring security. “My son had no choice,” said Xhevat Cakaj, but to leave their enclave for Germany with his…New York Times
Zou defeated, but China and Tso go on
Double Olympic champion Zou Shiming's failure to win the IBF flyweight world title on Saturday does not mean China's dream of having a professional world champion is over, says veteran promoter Bob Arum. The 83-year-old Top Rank chief, already eyeing a comeback fight for Zou, turned his attention…AFP
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