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600 dead in DR Congo Ebola outbreak

600 dead in DR Congo Ebola outbreak

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has now claimed 600 lives, figures published by the World Health Organization showed Thursday -- only three days after the figure topped 500.

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German exports rise despite Iran war headwinds

German exports rise despite Iran war headwinds

German exports unexpectedly rose in May, their fourth straight monthly increase, official data showed Thursday, as Europe's biggest economy defied headwinds from the Iran war.

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US, Iran trade new strikes ahead of Khamenei burial

US, Iran trade new strikes ahead of Khamenei burial

The United States and Iran traded new strikes on Thursday that killed several people in the Islamic republic as Iranian authorities prepared for the burial of longtime supreme leader Ali Khamenei.

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'Total Eclipse' singer Bonnie Tyler, queen of the 80s power ballad, dies at 75

'Total Eclipse' singer Bonnie Tyler, queen of the 80s power ballad, dies at 75

Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler, best known for her powerful, haunting love song "Total Eclipse of the Heart" has died aged 75 in hospital in Portugal, her family announced Thursday.

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Thousands attend funeral for Afghan cricketer Shapoor Zadran

Thousands attend funeral for Afghan cricketer Shapoor Zadran

Thousands of fans attended a Kabul funeral Thursday for Afghan fast bowler Shapoor Zadran, who helped shape the country's early rise in international cricket.

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Myanmar names Norwegian Andersen as head of national team

Myanmar names Norwegian Andersen as head of national team

Myanmar has appointed former North Korea coach Jorn Andersen to lead its men's national football team, the country's football federation said on Thursday.

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Crude pares steep gains as traders take stock after US-Iran flare-up

Crude pares steep gains as traders take stock after US-Iran flare-up

Oil prices fell Thursday, clawing back some of the previous day's surge, as investors assessed the outlook for Middle East peace talks after the US and Iran exchanged fresh strikes and Donald Trump said their ceasefire was over.

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Russell back as Scotland tackle world champions South Africa

Russell back as Scotland tackle world champions South Africa

Star fly-half Finn Russell returns to the Scotland team for a Nations Championship match against world champions South Africa in Pretoria on Saturday.

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Cleanup underway as death toll from China floods hits 39

Cleanup underway as death toll from China floods hits 39

The death toll from devastating floods in southern China's Guangxi region rose to 39 on Thursday, with nine people still missing, state media reported, as residents went about cleaning up.

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Tour de France yellow jersey protocol: 90 minutes of 'stress'

Tour de France yellow jersey protocol: 90 minutes of 'stress'

When reigning champion Tadej Pogacar took the race leader's yellow jersey at the Tour de France on Monday when he blitzed to victory in the third stage, it looked as though he would keep it all the way to Paris.

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