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Algerian attack survivor vows to be heard in court battle with award-winning author

Algerian attack survivor vows to be heard in court battle with award-winning author

Saada Arbane has lived without a voice since her throat was slit during the Algerian civil war. But now, the 31-year-old woman has vowed to make herself heard after she said a best-selling novel plagiarised her life.

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Europa League glory could be 'turning point' for Spurs: Postecoglou

Europa League glory could be 'turning point' for Spurs: Postecoglou

Ange Postecoglou says Europa League glory for Tottenham could be a "turning point" in the way the club is perceived as he prepares for a blockbuster final against Manchester United.

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White S.Africans resettled in US did not face 'persecution': govt

White S.Africans resettled in US did not face 'persecution': govt

The white Afrikaners who have accepted resettlement in the United States did not face "any form of persecution" in South Africa, the foreign ministry said on Monday.

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Gaza faces 'critical risk of famine': UN report

Gaza faces 'critical risk of famine': UN report

Gaza is at "critical risk of famine", with 22 percent of the population facing an imminent humanitarian "catastrophe" after more than two months of an aid blockade by Israel, a food security monitor warned Monday.

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Indian teams defuse bombs in Kashmir border areas

Indian teams defuse bombs in Kashmir border areas

Expert teams on Monday defused unexploded bombs in India's border areas with Pakistan before letting displaced Kashmiri villagers return home following a ceasefire between the nuclear-armed foes.

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Kim Kardashian testifies in Paris multi-million-dollar robbery trial

Kim Kardashian testifies in Paris multi-million-dollar robbery trial

A-list celebrity Kim Kardashian is to testify in a Paris court on Tuesday, an eagerly awaited appearance nearly a decade after being robbed of millions of dollars of jewellery during the French capital's fashion week.

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Alexander-Arnold exit will not overshadow Liverpool title party: Van Dijk

Alexander-Arnold exit will not overshadow Liverpool title party: Van Dijk

Virgil van Dijk said Liverpool's players were "gutted" to learn of Trent Alexander-Arnold's decision to leave the club but does not believe his impending departure will overshadow their Premier League title celebrations.

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Osaka knocked out of Italian Open as fans await Sinner

Osaka knocked out of Italian Open as fans await Sinner

Naomi Osaka was eliminated from the Italian Open on Monday after being beaten by Peyton Stearns 6-4, 3-6, 7-6 (7/4) as her struggles for form at the top level continued.

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France condemns 'fake news' over Europe leaders' cocaine accusation

France condemns 'fake news' over Europe leaders' cocaine accusation

The French presidency on Monday condemned "fake news" spread by "France's enemies" after social media accounts of far-right figures and Russian officials falsely claimed that European leaders including President Emmanuel Macron were seen taking drugs on a train.

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Indian PM Modi set to address nation after Pakistan truce

Indian PM Modi set to address nation after Pakistan truce

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was set to address the nation on Monday for the first time since a weekend ceasefire with Pakistan that brought the nuclear-armed rivals back from the brink of all-out war.

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