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Scenes of horror in Seoul after Halloween stampede

Scenes of horror in Seoul after Halloween stampede

Party-goers in costumes fleeing in panic, desperate attempts at first aid on the sidewalks, scores of bodies lined up under makeshift shrouds: in Seoul's lively Itaewon district, a Halloween festival turned to tragedy Saturday.

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'No excuses' for Liverpool as Leeds end unbeaten Anfield run

'No excuses' for Liverpool as Leeds end unbeaten Anfield run

Jurgen Klopp admitted Liverpool are putting Champions League football next season at risk with a disastrous start to the season after Leeds stunned Anfield with a 2-1 on Saturday.

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Scotland exile Russell boots Racing past Brive

Scotland exile Russell boots Racing past Brive

Spurned by Scotland he may be, but Finn Russell again proved his worth to his French paymasters by kicking Racing 92 past Brive in the Top 14 on Saturday.

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Nearly 150 killed in Halloween stampede in Seoul

Nearly 150 killed in Halloween stampede in Seoul

Nearly 150 people, some in masquerade costumes, were killed and some 150 more were injured Saturday in a horrific stampede in central Seoul when a large crowd celebrating Halloween crammed into a narrow street, officials said.

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Max Verstappen takes Mexico GP pole position

Max Verstappen takes Mexico GP pole position

Two-time world champion Max Verstappen gave Red Bull reason to smile again on Saturday when he secured pole position for Sunday's Mexico City Grand Prix with an authoritative late qualifying lap.

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Rennie relief as Australia stop the rot against Scotland

Rennie relief as Australia stop the rot against Scotland

Australia coach Dave Rennie said his overwhelming emotion was "relief" after the Wallabies ended a three-match losing streak with a 16-15 win over Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday.

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Power, Griffin share US PGA Tour lead in Bermuda

Power, Griffin share US PGA Tour lead in Bermuda

Ireland's Seamus Power fired a third straight 65 on Saturday to grab a share of the third-round lead alongside rookie Ben Griffin at the US PGA Tour Bermuda Championship.

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No.1 Swiatek looks to cap big year with WTA Finals crown

No.1 Swiatek looks to cap big year with WTA Finals crown

Reigning US and French Open champion Iga Swiatek of Poland seeks her ninth WTA title of the year and her 12th career crown when the season-ending WTA Finals begin Monday.

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Man City go top, Leeds inflict more misery on Liverpool

Man City go top, Leeds inflict more misery on Liverpool

Manchester City moved top of the Premier League thanks to Kevin De Bruyne's stunning strike to beat Leicester 1-0 on Saturday, as Liverpool's five-year unbeaten home league run in front of fans was ended by a 2-1 defeat to Leeds.

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Lewandowski snatches Barca win at Valencia, Atletico, Sevilla lose

Lewandowski snatches Barca win at Valencia, Atletico, Sevilla lose

Barcelona, bruised after Champions League elimination in midweek, snatched a late 1-0 victory at Valencia on Saturday in La Liga, with Robert Lewandowski stretching to convert a 93rd minute winner.

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