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At least 177 dead in South Korea's worst plane crash

At least 177 dead in South Korea's worst plane crash

A Jeju Air plane carrying 181 people from Thailand to South Korea crashed on arrival Sunday, smashing into a barrier and bursting into flames, leaving all but two feared dead.

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Rabada unlikely batting star as South Africa edge Pakistan in thriller

Rabada unlikely batting star as South Africa edge Pakistan in thriller

Kagiso Rabada turned batting hero as he and Marco Jansen took South Africa to a dramatic two-wicket win over Pakistan on the fourth day of the first Test at SuperSport Park on Sunday.

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Chad votes in triple elections after three years of army rule

Chad votes in triple elections after three years of army rule

Chad began voting on Sunday in a general election that is presented by the government as a key step towards ending military rule but has been boycotted by the opposition.

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Jailed PKK leader says 'ready' to support Turkey peace drive

Jailed PKK leader says 'ready' to support Turkey peace drive

Abdullah Ocalan, the jailed leader of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), is "ready to make a call" to back a new initiative by the Turkish government to end decades of conflict, Turkey's pro-Kurd party said Sunday.

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Three die in clandestine Channel crossing attempt

Three die in clandestine Channel crossing attempt

Three migrants died Sunday in an attempt to cross the English Channel from France to Britain, a local mayor told AFP.

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Georgia's new president sworn in amid political showdown

Georgia's new president sworn in amid political showdown

Georgia inaugurated a ruling party loyalist as president in the midst of a political showdown on Sunday, moments after Tbilisi's outgoing pro-EU leader declared herself the "only legitimate president".

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Celestial V70 wins overall honours in Sydney to Hobart yacht race

Celestial V70 wins overall honours in Sydney to Hobart yacht race

Australian yacht Celestial V70 won the overall trophy for the Sydney to Hobart yacht race on Sunday after a blustery race overshadowed by the deaths of two sailors.

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Bumrah gives India a shot at victory, but Australia lead by 333

Bumrah gives India a shot at victory, but Australia lead by 333

Indian seamer Jasprit Bumrah unleashed more destructive bowling but Australia stubbornly battled back to reach 228-9 on Sunday, leading by 333 runs in an absorbing fourth Test.

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Zverev helps champions Germany knock Brazil out of United Cup

Zverev helps champions Germany knock Brazil out of United Cup

Germany took a solid first step on Sunday in defence of their United Cup title with world number two Alexander Zverev and Laura Siegemund sweeping to an untouchable 2-0 scoreline over Brazil.

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All but two feared dead after South Korea plane crashes with 181 aboard

All but two feared dead after South Korea plane crashes with 181 aboard

A Jeju Air plane carrying 181 people from Thailand to South Korea crashed on arrival Sunday, smashing into a barrier and bursting into flames, leaving all but two feared dead.

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