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Rwanda, DRC presidents hold surprise ceasefire talks in Qatar

Rwanda, DRC presidents hold surprise ceasefire talks in Qatar

The presidents of Rwanda and DR Congo have expressed their support for a ceasefire after holding surprise talks in Qatar, hours after peace talks in Angola failed.

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In US, a pastry chef attempts to crack an egg-free menu

In US, a pastry chef attempts to crack an egg-free menu

Since avian flu turned eggs into a luxury item, pastry chef Annie Clemmons has spent countless hours in her Maryland workshop, racking her brains about how to replace them in her recipes.

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Nigerian Senate sexism row exposes uphill battle for women's rights

Nigerian Senate sexism row exposes uphill battle for women's rights

When Nigeria's Senate suspended a lawmaker this month shortly after she spoke up about alleged sexual harassment, women's groups and women politicians rose up -- to join those criticising the senator in question.

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UK pagans have spring in their step as equinox approaches

UK pagans have spring in their step as equinox approaches

Druids, wiccans and witches will hold ceremonies across the UK this week as Britain's blossoming pagan community celebrates the coming of spring.

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Kosovo inn serves up peace and love, one bite at a time

Kosovo inn serves up peace and love, one bite at a time

The scene is nearly unimaginable in Kosovo -- Serbs, Albanians, NATO peacekeepers and European diplomats all in one room chatting and feasting.

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Rocked by Trump, EU seeks to kickstart defence push

Rocked by Trump, EU seeks to kickstart defence push

The EU on Wednesday will look to fire the starting pistol on plans to help member states bolster their defences, as Europe grapples with an aggressive Russia and the potential loss of US security protections.

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Ecuador declares 'force majeure' emergency, cuts exports over oil spill

Ecuador declares 'force majeure' emergency, cuts exports over oil spill

Ecuador's state-owned oil company declared an emergency over a damaged pipeline and cut crude exports on Tuesday following a spill that polluted several rivers, leaving hundreds of thousands of people without drinking water, authorities said.

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Turkey police detain Istanbul mayor, Erdogan's main rival

Turkey police detain Istanbul mayor, Erdogan's main rival

Turkish police raided the home of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu on Wednesday, detaining him over a corruption probe in a move denounced by the main opposition CHP party as a "coup".

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Clippers rally to beat Cavaliers, Warriors and Celtics win

Clippers rally to beat Cavaliers, Warriors and Celtics win

Kawhi Leonard scored 33 points and Ivica Zubac added 28 on his 28th birthday on Tuesday as the Los Angeles Clippers rallied to hand the NBA-leading Cleveland Cavaliers a second straight defeat, 132-119.

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'More united' China on Saudi revenge mission in World Cup qualifier

'More united' China on Saudi revenge mission in World Cup qualifier

A "more united" and confident China will be driven by a sense of revenge when they face Saudi Arabia in a World Cup qualifier on Thursday, striker Zhang Yuning has said.

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