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Mahrez penalty takes Algeria through to Cup of Nations last 16

Mahrez penalty takes Algeria through to Cup of Nations last 16

Algeria secured their place in the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations after a Riyad Mahrez penalty gave them a 1-0 victory over Burkina Faso on Sunday.

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Third 'Avatar' film stays atop N. American box office rankings

Third 'Avatar' film stays atop N. American box office rankings

"Avatar: Fire and Ash" retained the top spot at the North American box office after it debuted the week before, reeling in $64 million during the weekend after Christmas, industry estimates showed Sunday.

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Somaliland recognition prompts celebrations, condemnation

Somaliland recognition prompts celebrations, condemnation

People gathered in several towns in the breakaway region of Somaliland on Sunday to celebrate its recognition by Israel -- a decision condemned by the Somali president as a "threat" to stability in the Horn of Africa.

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Trump says Zelensky and Putin 'serious' in war talks sprint

Trump says Zelensky and Putin 'serious' in war talks sprint

US President Donald Trump said Sunday he believed the leaders of Ukraine and Russia were serious about peace as he spoke with them both in what he called the final stages of his efforts to end the war.

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UK's Starmer under fire over Egyptian activist's 'abhorrent' posts

UK's Starmer under fire over Egyptian activist's 'abhorrent' posts

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer was under pressure Sunday after "abhorrent" social media posts by a British-Egyptian activist came to light days after he welcomed his return to the country.

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Guinea junta chief headed for victory in presidential vote

Guinea junta chief headed for victory in presidential vote

Guineans voted in a presidential election Sunday with Mamady Doumbouya, a general who led the junta that seized power four years ago, the clear favourite, and the main opposition leaders barred from standing.

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Central African Republic president tipped to win third term

Central African Republic president tipped to win third term

The Central African Republic's incumbent president, Faustin-Archange Touadera, was widely expected to win a third term in an election Sunday in which he touted his efforts steadying a nation long plagued by conflict.

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Spurs deliver big win for Frank as Calvert-Lewin denies Sunderland

Spurs deliver big win for Frank as Calvert-Lewin denies Sunderland

Tottenham ground out a much-needed three points for the under-fire Thomas Frank with a 1-0 win at Crystal Palace, while high-flying Sunderland were held 1-1 by Leeds on Sunday.

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Shiffrin produces her 'best, best run' to extend slalom streak

Shiffrin produces her 'best, best run' to extend slalom streak

Mikaela Shiffrin rebounded from a sluggish opening run with a fluid, attacking second to continue her domination of the women's World Cup slalom under lights in Semmering, Austria, on Sunday.

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Kyrgios beats Sabalenka in 'Battle of the Sexes'

Kyrgios beats Sabalenka in 'Battle of the Sexes'

Nick Kyrgios beat women's world number one Aryna Sabalenka in the "Battle of the Sexes" on Sunday, in a highly-publicised showdown with modified rules that divided tennis fans.

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