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Thailand ex-PM Abhisit reinstated as conservative party leader

Thailand ex-PM Abhisit reinstated as conservative party leader

Thailand's oldest political party voted Saturday to reinstate as its leader a conservative ex-premier who led the country during a bloody military crackdown on "Red Shirts" protesters.

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Chaos feared as body of revered Kenya politician Odinga heads home

Chaos feared as body of revered Kenya politician Odinga heads home

Vast crowds gathered in western Kenya on Saturday to see the body of a beloved politician, Raila Odinga, for the biggest day of mourning ceremonies that have already claimed at least five lives this week.

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Star sprinter Ka Ying Rising wins world's richest turf race, The Everest

Star sprinter Ka Ying Rising wins world's richest turf race, The Everest

Hong Kong superstar and raging favourite Ka Ying Rising, ridden by Zac Purton, won his 14th in a row Saturday by crossing the line first in the world's richest turf race, The Everest, in Sydney.

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Controversial Thai ex-PM reinstated as conservative party leader

Controversial Thai ex-PM reinstated as conservative party leader

Thailand's oldest political party voted Saturday to reinstate as its leader a conservative ex-premier who led the country during a bloody military crackdown on "Red Shirts" protesters.

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Monuments, monkeys and McIlroy: India's 'special' golf course

Monuments, monkeys and McIlroy: India's 'special' golf course

Rory McIlroy and centuries of history blended beautifully as the Ryder Cup winner tackled a "special" golf course this week in the Indian capital, teeming with wildlife and usually hidden from view.

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'No Kings' rallies across US to gauge anti-Trump outrage

'No Kings' rallies across US to gauge anti-Trump outrage

Rallies from New York to San Francisco under the "No Kings" banner on Saturday will gauge popular anger at President Donald Trump's barnstorming second term, months after a previous day of action brought millions to the streets.

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Brit Gala? British Museum to host first fundraising ball

Brit Gala? British Museum to host first fundraising ball

The British Museum hosts its inaugural fundraising ball on Saturday, a glitzy event that has been touted by many observers as London's answer to New York's Met Gala.

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High-risk memorial for Kenya politician Odinga after days of chaos

High-risk memorial for Kenya politician Odinga after days of chaos

Vast crowds were gathering in western Kenya on Saturday to see the body of beloved politician Raila Odinga for the biggest day of mourning ceremonies that have already claimed five lives this week.

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Bezzecchi overcomes seagull hit to win Australian MotoGP sprint race

Bezzecchi overcomes seagull hit to win Australian MotoGP sprint race

Marco Bezzecchi hit a seagull but still won a white-knuckle Australian MotoGP sprint race Saturday, while Alex Marquez's sixth-place inched him closer to sealing second in the world championship.

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Anti-Trump protesters fire arrows at Colombian police, injuring four

Anti-Trump protesters fire arrows at Colombian police, injuring four

Four police officers in Colombia's capital were injured Friday after protesters outside the US embassy fired arrows and explosives during a rally against President Donald Trump's policies, officials said.

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