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Taiwan golf ball factory fire kills at least six

Taiwan golf ball factory fire kills at least six

A fire at a golf ball factory in Taiwan killed at least six people, three of them firefighters who died in an explosion, authorities said Saturday.

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France captain Dupont has surgery, will return 'in a few days'

France captain Dupont has surgery, will return 'in a few days'

France captain Antoine Dupont has undergone surgery on a fractured cheekbone and will return to the squad "in a few days", the French Rugby Federation (FFR) said on Saturday.

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China's Xi to open biggest-ever Asian Games, a year late

China's Xi to open biggest-ever Asian Games, a year late

Chinese President Xi Jinping will declare the Asian Games open at a ceremony in Hangzhou on Saturday, launching a two-week sporting extravaganza that boasts more athletes than the Olympics.

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Pope urges Europe against treating migrants as invaders

Pope urges Europe against treating migrants as invaders

Pope Francis on Saturday urged European governments to welcome migrants instead of viewing them as invaders, striding into in a hugely sensitive political debate again inflamed by mass arrivals.

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Karabakh rebels hand in arms and negotiate withdrawal

Karabakh rebels hand in arms and negotiate withdrawal

Nagorno-Karabakh separatists were negotiating the end of their long struggle against Azerbaijani rule on Saturday, surrendering their weapons after a lightning government offensive.

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Pope Francis says migrants 'do not invade' Europe

Pope Francis says migrants 'do not invade' Europe

Pope Francis on Saturday hammered home his message that European governments must do more to care for migrants crossing the Mediterranean, saying "those who risk their lives at sea do not invade, they look for welcome".

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'Fired up' Verstappen takes Japanese GP pole position

'Fired up' Verstappen takes Japanese GP pole position

A "fired up" Max Verstappen took pole position on Saturday for the Japanese Grand Prix, as he looks to take a giant stride towards a third-straight world title this weekend.

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IOC's Bach sees 'shift in sport towards Asia'

IOC's Bach sees 'shift in sport towards Asia'

IOC president Thomas Bach forecast a "shift in the world towards Asia in sport", ahead of Saturday's Asian Games opening ceremony.

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'Anything might happen' says record-breaker Kipchoge before Berlin Marathon

'Anything might happen' says record-breaker Kipchoge before Berlin Marathon

Kenyan marathon world record-holder Eliud Kipchoge was confident on Friday he could overcome his recent form dip and challenge for his fifth Berlin Marathon crown.

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'Every pound counts' -- Logan marches on Paris for courageous Weir's cause

'Every pound counts' -- Logan marches on Paris for courageous Weir's cause

Kenny Logan's battle with prostate cancer made the former Scottish rugby star realise "how fragile life can be".

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