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Taste of Qatari hospitality: traditional Arabic coffee

Taste of Qatari hospitality: traditional Arabic coffee

With its strong aroma of cardamom and its yellowy, tea-like consistency, Arabic coffee is a ubiquitous symbol of hospitality across Gulf countries, not least in World Cup host Qatar.

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Joy tinged with fear for Brazil's first trans congresswomen

Joy tinged with fear for Brazil's first trans congresswomen

The election of the first trans members of Congress in Brazil is "historic," but a strong showing by far-right President Jair Bolsonaro and his allies means they risk facing hostility and even violence, experts say.

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Despite 'home' matches away, Dynamo Kyiv vow Europa League comeback

Despite 'home' matches away, Dynamo Kyiv vow Europa League comeback

Ukrainian team Dynamo Kyiv are forced to play all their European home matches away because of the war in their country -- and the burden of constant travel and the absence of their fans is taking its toll.

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Judge blasts 62nd homer to beat Maris record

Judge blasts 62nd homer to beat Maris record

New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge smashed his 62nd home run of the season on Tuesday to finally surpass the legendary Roger Maris's long-standing American League record.

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Saudi prince's lawyers says PM title ensures legal immunity

Saudi prince's lawyers says PM title ensures legal immunity

Lawyers for Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman have argued that his appointment as prime minister qualifies him for immunity from lawsuits in US courts, including one related to the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

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'Good Bye, Lenin!' Finland ditches last statue of Soviet leader

'Good Bye, Lenin!' Finland ditches last statue of Soviet leader

Finland on Tuesday tore down its last public statue of Soviet leader Vladimir Lenin, as dozens gathered in the southeastern city of Kotka to watch its removal.

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Rugby players face highly increased MND risk: disease study

Rugby players face highly increased MND risk: disease study

Rugby chiefs must take urgent action to reduce head injuries after a study indicated that former international players are 15 times more likely to develop motor neurone disease, researchers said Tuesday.

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Conte laments 'simple game' as Spurs held to goalless draw in Frankfurt

Conte laments 'simple game' as Spurs held to goalless draw in Frankfurt

Tottenham coach Antonio Conte lamented his side's lack of firepower up front after Spurs played out a goalless Champions League draw away at Frankfurt on Tuesday.

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Xavi outraged at refereeing 'injustice' in Inter defeat

Xavi outraged at refereeing 'injustice' in Inter defeat

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez said he was outraged at what he saw as blatant refereeing injustices which condemned his team to a 1-0 Champions League defeat at Inter Milan on Tuesday.

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Bolsonaro, Lula battle for Brazil runoff endorsements

Bolsonaro, Lula battle for Brazil runoff endorsements

Far-right incumbent Jair Bolsonaro and leftist challenger Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva both got key endorsements Tuesday as they geared up for their battle for Brazil's presidential runoff on October 30.

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