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Putin vows retribution for concert hall attack, as death toll climbs to 133

Putin vows retribution for concert hall attack, as death toll climbs to 133

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday vowed to punish those behind a "barbaric terrorist attack" on a Moscow concert hall that killed more than 130, saying Russia had arrested four gunmen who were trying to flee to Ukraine.

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Italian pianist Maurizio Pollini dies at 82

Italian pianist Maurizio Pollini dies at 82

Italian pianist Maurizio Pollini, a virtuoso of Chopin and Beethoven who enjoyed a decades-long collaboration with La Scala, died Saturday age 82, the Milan opera house announced.

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New gunfire hits Haiti capital as locals wait for talks progress

New gunfire hits Haiti capital as locals wait for talks progress

Heavy gunfire erupted early Saturday in the Haitian capital as residents, already enduring chaotic violence and grave food shortages, faced mounting frustration over delays in announcing a transitional government meant to restore stability.

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Powerful storm leaves at least nine dead in Brazil

Powerful storm leaves at least nine dead in Brazil

A powerful storm has claimed at least nine lives in southeastern Brazil, particularly in the mountainous part of Rio de Janeiro state, where authorities on Saturday deployed rescue teams to deal with a "critical" situation.

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Putin vows retribution on concert hall attacks, as death toll climbs to 133

Putin vows retribution on concert hall attacks, as death toll climbs to 133

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday vowed to punish those behind a "barbaric terrorist attack" on a Moscow concert hall that killed at least 133, saying Russia had arrested four gunmen who were trying to flee to Ukraine.

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Russia claims new village taken on Ukraine frontline

Russia claims new village taken on Ukraine frontline

Russia on Saturday claimed a new territorial victory over Ukrainian forces struggling to find weapons and troops while the two sides staged deadly new aerial attacks on each other.

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Huetter denies Gut-Behrami in thrilling World Cup downhill finale

Huetter denies Gut-Behrami in thrilling World Cup downhill finale

Cornelia Huetter won the final women's World Cup downhill race of the season at home on Saturday, sealing her first crystal globe to deny Lara Gut-Behrami a fourth title this season.

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UN chief, at Gaza crossing, appeals for end to war's 'nightmare'

UN chief, at Gaza crossing, appeals for end to war's 'nightmare'

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, on a visit to the doorstep of war-ravaged Gaza, on Saturday said the world has seen enough of its horrors and appealed for a ceasefire to allow in more aid.

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UN chief, at Gaza crossing, appeals for end to Gaza 'nightmare'

UN chief, at Gaza crossing, appeals for end to Gaza 'nightmare'

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, on a visit to the doorstep of war-ravaged Gaza, on Saturday said the world has seen enough of its horrors and appealed for a ceasefire to allow in more aid.

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Italy's Bastianini on pole for Portugal MotoGP

Italy's Bastianini on pole for Portugal MotoGP

Italy's Enea Bastianini snatched pole position for the first time on a Ducati Saturday with the fastest time in qualifying for Portugal's MotoGP, the second race of the season.

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