S. Africa's Pistorius in fresh parole bid decade after murder
South African Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius could be granted early release from prison on Friday, a decade after he killed his girlfriend in a crime that gripped the world.
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'Repressive state': climate activists fear COP28 clampdown in UAE
Rights groups are preparing for the COP28 climate talks in the United Arab Emirates with trepidation, fearing surveillance and detention under the oil-rich monarchy's strict criminal justice system.
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Packers' Love tames the Lions, Cowboys and 49ers march on
Jordan Love led the Green Bay Packers to a Thanksgiving Day surprise as they beat the in-form Detroit Lions 29-22 in the NFL Thursday while the Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers continued their march towards the post-season.
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14 metres to freedom: Final push to free Indian tunnel workers
Just a few metres of rock and earth separate Indian rescue teams from 41 workers who have been trapped inside a collapsed road tunnel for nearly two weeks, officials said Friday, saying they were optimistic of success within hours.
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Israel-Hamas truce and hostage release to start
Israel and Hamas were set to begin a four-day truce with hostages to be released in exchange for prisoners on Friday, the first major reprieve in seven weeks of war that have claimed thousands of lives.
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HMV reopening raises revival hopes for London's Oxford Street
British music retailer HMV returns to the iconic site of its former flagship store in central London on Friday, in a much-needed boost to the flagging fortunes of the capital's premier shopping street.
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New-look Liverpool face acid test of title credentials at Man City
Liverpool head to Manchester City on Saturday for a clash between the Premier League's top two teams, hoping to prove they are once again genuine title contenders.
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Inter and Juve in top spot tussle as Mazzarri begins Napoli reign
Inter Milan and Juventus face off on Sunday in a clash between Serie A's two title favourites and historic rivals, as Walter Mazzarri begins his second reign at troubled Napoli.
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Yao Ming vows to support China players after online abuse
Chinese basketball great Yao Ming says that criticism of the men's national team has gone too far after some players were abused online following a series of disappointing results.
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US Defense officials to visit Guyana amid Venezuela row: Guyanese VP
US Department of Defense officials will visit Guyana next week, the South American country's vice president said Thursday, as he pledged that "all options" are on the table in its row with neighboring Venezuela.
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