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Canadian man was 'hunting for Muslims to kill,' prosecutors say

Canadian man was 'hunting for Muslims to kill,' prosecutors say

A Canadian man was "hunting for Muslims to kill" when he slammed his pickup truck into a family out on an evening stroll, the prosecution said in closing arguments Tuesday.

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England call-up better than a holiday for Konsa

England call-up better than a holiday for Konsa

Aston Villa defender Enzi Konsa was about to book a holiday prior to receiving his first England call-up, but said on Tuesday he knew his chance to shine on the international stage would come.

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Mali junta seizes rebel stronghold of Kidal

Mali junta seizes rebel stronghold of Kidal

Mali's army has recaptured the strategic northern town of Kidal, a stronghold of Tuareg-dominated separatist groups that has long posed a major sovereignty issue for the ruling junta.

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Tens of thousands rally for Israel in Washington

Tens of thousands rally for Israel in Washington

Tens of thousands packed a rally in Washington on Tuesday to support Israel and to condemn anti-Semitism in a riposte to weeks of largely pro-Palestinian demonstrations across a deeply divided United States.

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McDonald's UK boss says fast-food chain faces weekly sex abuse claims

McDonald's UK boss says fast-food chain faces weekly sex abuse claims

McDonald's boss in Britain said Tuesday the US fast-food giant faces "one to two" sexual harassment allegations from workers every week, as he vowed to tackle the issue recently exposed by the BBC.

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No special treatment for injured S. Africa captain Bavuma - coach

No special treatment for injured S. Africa captain Bavuma - coach

South Africa coach Rob Walter said on Tuesday that injured Temba Bavuma will not receive preferential treatment because he is the team captain.

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After Beatles, AI to bring Edith Piaf voice back to life for biopic

After Beatles, AI to bring Edith Piaf voice back to life for biopic

A new biopic on the life of Edith Piaf will use artificial intelligence to allow the French star to narrate her own story, Warner Music and her estate said on Tuesday.

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Color and light: bringing life back to Havana's stained glass windows

Color and light: bringing life back to Havana's stained glass windows

In a formerly posh neighborhood of Cuba's capital, stained glass windows still sparkle in what used to be the opulent family homes of the rich.

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Siemens Energy gets state-backed 15-bn-euro rescue package

Siemens Energy gets state-backed 15-bn-euro rescue package

Siemens Energy will receive a 15-billion-euro ($16.3-billion), state-backed rescue package, Berlin said Tuesday, as the German group struggles to overcome a crisis in its wind power unit.

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Outkast rapper Andre 3000 releasing new album -- of woodwinds

Outkast rapper Andre 3000 releasing new album -- of woodwinds

For nearly two decades fans of Outkast -- the rap duo that ruled the early 2000s with hits including "Hey Ya!" -- have prayed for a solo album from member Andre 3000.

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