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Tens of thousands rally in Georgia for EU ahead of pivotal vote

Tens of thousands rally in Georgia for EU ahead of pivotal vote

Tens of thousands of Georgians on Sunday staged a pro-Europe rally, days before parliamentary elections seen as a crucial test for the country's democracy and its bid for EU membership.

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UN biodiversity summit opens under guerrilla threat in Colombia

UN biodiversity summit opens under guerrilla threat in Colombia

The world's biggest nature protection conference gets a ceremonial kickoff in Colombia Sunday with host city Cali on high alert after threats from a guerrilla group.

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'Smile 2' scares up the biggest audiences in N.American theaters

'Smile 2' scares up the biggest audiences in N.American theaters

Paramount's new horror film "Smile 2" has surpassed its successful predecessor, taking in an estimated $23 million in North American theaters this weekend, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday.

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'I deserved this,' says Bautista Agut after 12th career title

'I deserved this,' says Bautista Agut after 12th career title

Roberto Bautista Agut claimed his 12th career title in Antwerp on Sunday by defeating Jiri Lehecka in the pair's third meeting in the last six weeks and insisted: "I deserved a week like this".

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Thousands protest in Spain's Canary Islands against mass tourism

Thousands protest in Spain's Canary Islands against mass tourism

Thousands of flag-waving demonstrators hit the streets across Spain's Canary Islands on Sunday to demand restrictions to the mass tourism they say is overwhelming their Atlantic archipelago.

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Lavreysen reaps 16th gold at track cycling worlds

Lavreysen reaps 16th gold at track cycling worlds

Dutch cyclist Harrie Lavreysen on Sunday won a sixth consecutive men's sprint gold to bring his tally to a record-extending 16 world championship track titles.

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Sorloth double helps Atletico beat Leganes

Sorloth double helps Atletico beat Leganes

Alexander Sorloth's double helped Atletico Madrid come from behind to beat Leganes 3-1 in La Liga on Sunday.

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Libyan held in Germany over suspected Israel embassy plot

Libyan held in Germany over suspected Israel embassy plot

German prosecutors said Sunday they had arrested a Libyan man on suspicion of having links to the Islamic State group and planning to attack the Israeli embassy in Berlin with firearms.

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Leverkusen's Boniface 'slightly injured' in car accident

Leverkusen's Boniface 'slightly injured' in car accident

Bayer Leverkusen and Nigeria striker Victor Boniface was "slightly injured" on Sunday after being involved in a car accident, the Bundesliga club told German media.

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New Zealand post 158-5 against South Africa in Women's T20 World Cup final

New Zealand post 158-5 against South Africa in Women's T20 World Cup final

All-rounder Amelia Kerr struck a crucial 43 from 38 balls to lift New Zealand to an imposing 158-5 from their 20 overs in the Women's T20 World Cup Final against South Africa in Dubai on Sunday.

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