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At Republican convention, Trump watches ex-rivals fall in line

At Republican convention, Trump watches ex-rivals fall in line

Donald Trump returned to the Republican National Convention Tuesday for a night intended to unify the party, as his failed primary challengers displayed their fealty to the now official US presidential candidate.

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Australia vows to hold Russia to account for MH17 downing

Australia vows to hold Russia to account for MH17 downing

Australia vowed Wednesday to hold Russia to account for the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 ten years ago that killed nearly 300 people.

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NBA owners retain flopping penalty, change NBA Cup tiebreakers

NBA owners retain flopping penalty, change NBA Cup tiebreakers

NBA team owners voted on Tuesday to permanently implement an in-game flopping penalty used on a one-year trial basis last season and changed NBA Cup tie-breaking measures.

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Rugby league convert Grace to make Wales debut against Reds

Rugby league convert Grace to make Wales debut against Reds

Former rugby league star Regan Grace will make his Wales debut against the Queensland Reds after being named by coach Warren Gatland in the starting side Wednesday.

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Paris mayor to take dip in Seine ahead of Olympics

Paris mayor to take dip in Seine ahead of Olympics

The mayor of the French capital Anne Hidalgo is set to splash into the murky waters of the Seine on Wednesday to demonstrate that the river is clean enough to host the outdoor swimming events at the Paris Olympics later this month.

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Costa Rica keeps USA to 0-0 draw in Olympic sendoff game

Costa Rica keeps USA to 0-0 draw in Olympic sendoff game

Costa Rica played the United States women's national team to a goal-less draw on Tuesday in the Americans' sendoff match before departing for the Paris Olympics.

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Hard Rock Stadium hits back at CONMEBOL after Copa final chaos

Hard Rock Stadium hits back at CONMEBOL after Copa final chaos

Hard Rock Stadium defended the security measures in place for Sunday's Copa America final after CONMEBOL accused the venue of ignoring advice that might have prevented the chaotic incidents that held up the game.

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Cyprus pioneers coral conservation project in the Med

Cyprus pioneers coral conservation project in the Med

It's a Thursday morning in the tourism hub of Ayia Napa on the southeast coast of Cyprus, and three divers in wetsuits are gluing coral fragments onto numbered pins.

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MH17 disaster: 10-year quest for justice for the 298 dead

MH17 disaster: 10-year quest for justice for the 298 dead

The world reacted with horror 10 years ago when Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 was shot down over war-torn eastern Ukraine as it flew from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur.

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Hopes for justice fade as relatives mourn 10th anniversary of MH17 downing

Hopes for justice fade as relatives mourn 10th anniversary of MH17 downing

As relatives gather on Wednesday to mourn victims on the 10th anniversary of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17, hopes are fading that those responsible for shooting down the plane will soon be behind bars.

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