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'There were bodies everywhere': US soldiers survive S. Korea crush

'There were bodies everywhere': US soldiers survive S. Korea crush

For hours, they pulled body after body out of the crushed tangles of limbs that filled the narrow Itaewon alleyway at the epicentre of South Korea's worst ever stampede. But it was often too late.

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Bangladesh edge Zimbabwe in last-ball thriller at T20 World Cup

Bangladesh edge Zimbabwe in last-ball thriller at T20 World Cup

Bangladesh got their Twenty20 World Cup back on track Sunday with a thrilling last-ball win over Zimbabwe, aided by opener Najmul Shanto's maiden half-century and Taskin Ahmed's three wickets.

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Ukraine grain exports halted after Russia suspends deal participation

Ukraine grain exports halted after Russia suspends deal participation

Ukraine's maritime grain exports were halted Sunday after Russia suspended its participation in a landmark agreement that allowed the vital shipments, blaming drone attacks on its ships in Crimea.

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Annual tech gathering takes aim at crypto

Annual tech gathering takes aim at crypto

One of the world's biggest technology get-togethers kicks off in the Portuguese capital on Tuesday, with organisers saying a key aim is to ask tough questions about cryptocurrencies.

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Scottish blueberry farmer donates 'unviable' crop to charity

Scottish blueberry farmer donates 'unviable' crop to charity

A Scottish farmer is giving away his entire crop of blueberries, worth £2 million, to charity, saying cheap imports and high labour costs have made harvesting the fruit economically unviable.

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England, Canada round out Women's Rugby World Cup final four

England, Canada round out Women's Rugby World Cup final four

England and Canada made easy work of their quarter-finals at the Women's Rugby World Cup in Auckland on Sunday, ensuring the world's top four ranked teams will contest the semi-finals.

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Ledecky sets 1,500 free short course world record in Toronto

Ledecky sets 1,500 free short course world record in Toronto

American Katie Ledecky set a world short-course record in the 1,500-meter freestyle on Saturday at a FINA World Cup meet in Toronto.

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Shanto cracks maiden T20 50 as Bangladesh make 150-7 against Zimbabwe

Shanto cracks maiden T20 50 as Bangladesh make 150-7 against Zimbabwe

Opener Najmul Shanto scored a maiden Twenty20 half-century Sunday to help steer Bangladesh to 150-7 in their World Cup Super 12 game against Zimbabwe at Brisbane's Gabba ground.

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Death toll from Somalia twin bombings climbs to 100

Death toll from Somalia twin bombings climbs to 100

The number of people killed in an attack on Saturday at a busy intersection in the Somali capital Mogadishu has risen to 100, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said on Sunday.

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Hornets sting NBA Warriors in overtime, Thunder top Mavs

Hornets sting NBA Warriors in overtime, Thunder top Mavs

P.J Washington scored 31 points, including six in overtime, as the Charlotte Hornets beat reigning NBA champion Golden State 120-113 as Stephen Curry's hometown heroics didn't pan out.

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