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Senegalese eye elegance for Eid at half the price

Senegalese eye elegance for Eid at half the price

In a second-hand shop in the suburbs of Senegal's capital, Seynabou Sarr is inundated with orders days before West Africa's largest Muslim festival of Tabaski.

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Israel's 'economic war' chokes occupied West Bank

Israel's 'economic war' chokes occupied West Bank

Palestinian teenagers bounced on trampolines and jumped through hoops inside a towering tent on the outskirts of Ramallah, the financial hub of the occupied West Bank.

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Chinese Premier Li toasts warming trade ties in Australia

Chinese Premier Li toasts warming trade ties in Australia

Chinese Premier Li Qiang mixed a dash of "panda diplomacy" with a visit to a historic vineyard on Sunday to celebrate a thaw in once-icy trade ties with Australia.

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Australia sink brave Scots at T20 World Cup, England advance

Australia sink brave Scots at T20 World Cup, England advance

Australia saw off a determined challenge from Scotland to claim a five-wicket victory in a decisive final Group B match of the T20 World Cup for both teams at the Daren Sammy Stadium in St Lucia on Saturday.

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Oilers rout Panthers to keep NHL Stanley Cup alive

Oilers rout Panthers to keep NHL Stanley Cup alive

The Edmonton Oilers thrashed the Florida Panthers 8-1 to keep their best-of-seven Stanley Cup final series alive on Saturday.

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Trump boasts of cognitive test, then flubs doctor's name

Trump boasts of cognitive test, then flubs doctor's name

Donald Trump is so proud of a cognitive assessment he took while president that he boasted about it in a speech Saturday, while attacking what he claims is US President Joe Biden's lack of mental acuity.

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China to replace Australia's popular giant pandas

China to replace Australia's popular giant pandas

China will loan Australia new "adorable" giant pandas to replace a popular pair that failed to produce offspring in more than a decade together, visiting Premier Li Qiang announced Sunday.

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Gaza tests historic bond between UK Muslims and Labour

Gaza tests historic bond between UK Muslims and Labour

Gaza is a long way from the picturesque foothills of the Yorkshire Dales but the issue could swing UK general election races in northern England, with many local Muslims angry at Labour's stance.

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UK election picks over 14 years of Conservative rule

UK election picks over 14 years of Conservative rule

Fourteen years of Conservative party rule in the UK have seen Brexit, Covid, economic turmoil and political scandals, leaving many Britons worse off and disenchanted.

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Scotland 180-5 against Australia in T20 World Cup

Scotland 180-5 against Australia in T20 World Cup

Scotland capitalised on untidy Australian fielding to post 180 for five batting first in the final Group B match of the T20 World Cup for both teams at the Daren Sammy Stadium in St Lucia on Saturday.

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