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S.Africa's ANC to start coalition talks after bruising vote

S.Africa's ANC to start coalition talks after bruising vote

South Africa's ruling ANC said Sunday that it would enter talks with other parties to form a new government, after losing its three-decade-old absolute majority in a watershed election.

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N. Korea vows to stop trash balloons after sending hundreds over border

N. Korea vows to stop trash balloons after sending hundreds over border

North Korea said Sunday it would stop sending trash-filled balloons across the border into the South, saying the "disgusting" missives had been an effective countermeasure against propaganda sent by anti-regime activists.

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New Fenerbahce coach Mourinho arrives in Istanbul

New Fenerbahce coach Mourinho arrives in Istanbul

Two-time Champions League winning coach Jose Mourinho arrived in Istanbul on Sunday ahead of his unveiling as the new manager of Turkish club Fenerbahce.

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Trump warns jail time could be 'breaking point' for supporters

Trump warns jail time could be 'breaking point' for supporters

Donald Trump has warned that it could prove to be a "breaking point" for his supporters if he is sentenced to prison or house arrest following his historic criminal conviction.

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France arrests three after coffins left at Eiffel Tower

France arrests three after coffins left at Eiffel Tower

Police have arrested three people after five coffins were found near the Eiffel Tower in Paris, draped in French flags with the inscription "French soldiers in Ukraine", sources close to the case said Sunday.

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Dupont guides France into Sevens final against Argentina

Dupont guides France into Sevens final against Argentina

French rugby star Antoine Dupont, one of the home pin-ups for the Paris Olympics, helped guide France into the grand final of the Rugby Sevens Series in Madrid on Sunday.

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Mugello master Bagnaia claims third straight Italian MotoGP

Mugello master Bagnaia claims third straight Italian MotoGP

Francesco Bagnaia proved his mastery of Mugello with a dominant third consecutive home Italian MotoGP success on Sunday.

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Women lead race as Mexicans vote for new president

Women lead race as Mexicans vote for new president

Mexicans started voting Sunday in a presidential election dominated by two women -- a historic first in a country with a history of gender-based violence and discrimination.

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Tanak wins Rally Italia after Ogier suffers late blow-out

Tanak wins Rally Italia after Ogier suffers late blow-out

Sebastien Ogier suffered a late puncture which allowed Ott Tanak to come from behind to steal a late and narrow victory from the Frenchman in the Rally Italia on Sunday.

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Djokovic 3 a.m. finish sparks health fears in tennis

Djokovic 3 a.m. finish sparks health fears in tennis

Novak Djokovic believes "things could have been handled differently" after winning his French Open third round match at 3:07 a.m. (0107 GMT) Sunday as US star Coco Gauff warned that players' health was being put at risk.

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