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Equatorial Guinea's poor lose hope in promised social housing

Equatorial Guinea's poor lose hope in promised social housing

Brand new homes intended for Equatorial Guinea's lower-income families have cropped up across the capital Malabo, but shanty town residents say they are going to the middle class and wealthy instead.

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90 years on, Ukrainians see repeat of Russian 'genocide'

90 years on, Ukrainians see repeat of Russian 'genocide'

Ninety years ago, millions perished in Ukraine in a manmade famine under Joseph Stalin that many in the country call genocide. For Ganna Pertchuk, the current Russian invasion is a case of history repeating itself.

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American teenager Malinin and Japan's Mihara star on  the ice in Espoo

American teenager Malinin and Japan's Mihara star on the ice in Espoo

American teenager Ilia Malinin conjured up his statement quadruple axel to take gold in the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating in Espoo on Saturday as Japan's Mai Mihara claimed her second title of the season.

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Wales boss Pivac defiant despite gathering stormclouds over future

Wales boss Pivac defiant despite gathering stormclouds over future

Wales head coach Wayne Pivac did not sound like a man whose job is under extreme pressure, praising his players for their effort despite blowing a 21-point lead in the final 22 minutes to lose 39-34 to Australia on Saturday.

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Mbappe double as France reach World Cup last 16, Lewandowski off the mark

Mbappe double as France reach World Cup last 16, Lewandowski off the mark

France swept into the last 16 after a Kylian Mbappe double sealed a 2-1 victory over Denmark on Saturday as Robert Lewandowski scored the first World Cup goal of his career in Poland's win over giant-killing Saudi Arabia.

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Breakthrough in Venezuela talks spurs US to ease embargo

Breakthrough in Venezuela talks spurs US to ease embargo

The government of Nicolas Maduro and the Venezuelan opposition broke a political stalemate Saturday with a broad social accord, and the US government responded by allowing a major US oil company to resume operations in Venezuela.

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Scottish rugby legend Doddie Weir dies aged 52 after MND battle

Scottish rugby legend Doddie Weir dies aged 52 after MND battle

Former Scottish rugby international Doddie Weir has died at the age of 52 after a long battle with Motor Neurone Disease (MND), his family announced on Saturday.

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Mbappe double sinks Denmark and takes France into World Cup last 16

Mbappe double sinks Denmark and takes France into World Cup last 16

Kylian Mbappe scored twice, including a late winner, as holders France edged Denmark 2-1 on Saturday to become the first team to reach the last 16 of the World Cup.

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Auger-Aliassime pulls Canada level with Italy in Davis Cup semi-final

Auger-Aliassime pulls Canada level with Italy in Davis Cup semi-final

World number six Felix Auger-Aliassime kept Canada's hopes of a maiden Davis Cup title alive when he swept past Lorenzo Musetti in straight sets in the semi-final against Italy on Saturday.

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Scottish rugby legend Doddie Weir dies aged 52

Scottish rugby legend Doddie Weir dies aged 52

Former Scottish rugby international Doddie Weir has died at the age of 52 after a long battle with Motor Neurone Disease (MND), his family announced on Saturday.

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