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Kosovo's 'closet' Catholics open up about long hidden faith

Kosovo's 'closet' Catholics open up about long hidden faith

In an austere church perched above a picturesque valley in central Kosovo, Ismet Sopi recounted how his family hid their Catholic faith for centuries after converting to Islam during the Ottoman conquest of the Balkans.

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Key security conference in Munich has Ukraine in focus

Key security conference in Munich has Ukraine in focus

The Munich Security Conference opens on Friday, bringing world leaders together ahead of the first anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine as Kyiv steps up pleas for more weapons.

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Australia reeling on 94-3 after Ashwin strikes twice

Australia reeling on 94-3 after Ashwin strikes twice

India's Ravichandran Ashwin took two wickets in one over including Steve Smith for a duck to leave Australia reeling on 94-3 at lunch on Friday's opening day of the second Test.

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Climate change could force 'decoupling' of long-distance athletics events - Coe

Climate change could force 'decoupling' of long-distance athletics events - Coe

World Athletics president Sebastian Coe said Friday long-distance events could be "decoupled" from major championships due to climate change as concerns mount about competitor welfare in soaring heat.

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Toddler among dead as New Zealand storm toll mounts

Toddler among dead as New Zealand storm toll mounts

A New Zealand mum has recounted the heartbreak of watching her two-year-old daughter being swept away in floodwaters unleashed by Cyclone Gabrielle, which has killed at least eight people.

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Corruption scandal deals new blow to Xi's Chinese football dream

Corruption scandal deals new blow to Xi's Chinese football dream

Alleged corruption at the top of Chinese football has left President Xi Jinping's dream of his country becoming a global force in the sport appear more remote than ever.

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Blundell leads New Zealand rearguard in first Test against England

Blundell leads New Zealand rearguard in first Test against England

Bold batting from Tom Blundell on 80 not out led a New Zealand fightback on day two of the first Test against England at Mount Maunganui on Friday.

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Electric boat goes airborne for cleaner ocean voyage

Electric boat goes airborne for cleaner ocean voyage

Appearing at a glance to be just a simple pleasure boat floating on the San Francisco Bay, as the hydrofoil-equipped vessel picks up speed it suddenly begins rising above the water, grabbing the attention of passengers on a nearby ferry.

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Durant says Suns have 'all the pieces' now for title tilt

Durant says Suns have 'all the pieces' now for title tilt

Kevin Durant believes the Phoenix Suns have been transformed into NBA title contenders following his recent blockbuster trade from the Brooklyn Nets.

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Antetokounmpo injury scare as Bucks roll to 12th straight win

Antetokounmpo injury scare as Bucks roll to 12th straight win

Giannis Antetokounmpo suffered an injury scare on Thursday as the Milwaukee Bucks cruised to a 12th straight victory with a 112-100 win over the Chicago Bulls.

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