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Rare public joy sweeps Kabul after World Cup win over Pakistan

Rare public joy sweeps Kabul after World Cup win over Pakistan

Fireworks and celebratory gunfire raked Kabul's skies as Afghans celebrated their stunning eight-wicket cricket World Cup defeat of Pakistan, a rare burst of public jubilation since the Taliban takeover.

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Many decrees, little change in Italian PM Meloni's first year

Many decrees, little change in Italian PM Meloni's first year

From bank profits to migrants, Giorgia Meloni's Italian government has been active on numerous fronts in its first year in office, but many measures seem more designed for show than lasting change.

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Armed attacks in Mexico leave 24 dead, including at least 12 police

Armed attacks in Mexico leave 24 dead, including at least 12 police

Three separate armed attacks in Mexico on Monday left at least 24 people dead, including a dozen police officers, authorities said about the latest violence to hit regions plagued by drug trafficking.

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Toxic? Britney tells of troubles in new memoir

Toxic? Britney tells of troubles in new memoir

Britney Spears, the dewy-eyed child star who became a global pop phenomenon and then melted down in full view of the world, tells her story Tuesday with the release of her already bestselling memoir.

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Armed attacks in Mexico leave 22 dead, including 12 police

Armed attacks in Mexico leave 22 dead, including 12 police

Three separate armed attacks in Mexico on Monday left at least 22 people dead, including a dozen police officers, in regions across the country, authorities said.

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Vikings rookie bags two touchdowns as Niners stumble again

Vikings rookie bags two touchdowns as Niners stumble again

Rookie receiver Jordan Addison scored two touchdowns to lead the Minnesota Vikings to an upset 22-17 victory over the San Francisco 49ers on Monday in the NFL.

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Venezuelan foe of Maduro wins opposition primary, but can she run?

Venezuelan foe of Maduro wins opposition primary, but can she run?

Liberal politician Maria Corina Machado held an overwhelming lead Monday in the opposition's presidential primary contest, but it remained unclear if her candidacy to oppose President Nicolas Maduro in next year's elections will clear a major legal hurdle.

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Netflix and Spielberg combine for nature doc 'Life on Our Planet'

Netflix and Spielberg combine for nature doc 'Life on Our Planet'

"Life on Our Planet," the new natural history series from Netflix and Steven Spielberg, sets out to tell the entire, dramatic story of life on Earth in a serialized, "binge watch" format.

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Rangers stun Astros to reach World Series, Arizona-Phillies level

Rangers stun Astros to reach World Series, Arizona-Phillies level

The Texas Rangers booked their place in the World Series with a stunning 11-4 thrashing of the defending champion Houston Astros in Major League Baseball's playoffs on Monday.

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Tele'a overcomes tragic loss to sparkle for All Blacks

Tele'a overcomes tragic loss to sparkle for All Blacks

Mark Tele'a is back in the New Zealand fold after being forgiven by head coach Ian Foster for breaking curfew -- but forgiveness is something the wing knows all about, following a family tragedy.

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