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Tens of thousands rally against Hungary PM Orban's media spending

Tens of thousands rally against Hungary PM Orban's media spending

Tens of thousands demonstrated Sunday in Budapest, accusing Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban of spending taxpayers' money on campaigns to mislead voters and inflame hatred for political gain.

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Resurgent Blue Jays clinch MLB playoff berth

Resurgent Blue Jays clinch MLB playoff berth

The Toronto Blue Jays are headed back to the Major League Baseball playoffs, becoming the first American League team to punch their ticket with an 8-5 victory over Kansas City on Sunday.

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Barca ease to Getafe win, Atletico held after missed penalty

Barca ease to Getafe win, Atletico held after missed penalty

Ferran Torres struck twice for champions Barcelona as they beat Getafe 3-0 on Sunday to stay on Real Madrid's tails at the top of La Liga.

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Venezuela's Maduro says he wants dialogue with US

Venezuela's Maduro says he wants dialogue with US

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro rejected US allegations of being a drug trafficker and asked President Donald Trump for dialogue, according to a letter released Sunday by Caracas, as tensions soar between the two countries.

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Torres double helps Barca down listless Getafe

Torres double helps Barca down listless Getafe

Ferran Torres struck twice for champions Barcelona as they beat Getafe 3-0 on Sunday to stay on Real Madrid's tails at the top of La Liga.

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Inter squeeze past Sassuolo, Roma outcast Pellegrini earns derby glory

Inter squeeze past Sassuolo, Roma outcast Pellegrini earns derby glory

Inter Milan followed up on a positive start in the Champions League by beating Sassuolo 2-1 on Sunday to put their Serie A season back on track.

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Hurts and last-play block lift Eagles over Rams in NFL thriller

Hurts and last-play block lift Eagles over Rams in NFL thriller

Jalen Hurts threw for three touchdowns and ran for another as Philadelphia won a 33-26 last-play thriller over the Los Angeles Rams in a Sunday showdown of NFL unbeatens.

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Polls close in army-run Guinea's vote on new constitution

Polls close in army-run Guinea's vote on new constitution

Guineans flocked on Sunday to vote on a draft constitution that would pave the way for elections but also allow the junta leader who seized power four years ago to run for president.

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'I don't recognise my country,' says Angelina Jolie

'I don't recognise my country,' says Angelina Jolie

American actress Angelina Jolie said Sunday she no longer recognises her country, voicing concern over threats to free expression while presenting her latest film at Spain’s San Sebastián film festival.

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French politicians bicker over Palestinian flags outside town halls

French politicians bicker over Palestinian flags outside town halls

French politicians bickered on Sunday over whether it is appropriate to hoist Palestinian flags outside town halls on the eve of the country's planned recognition of the State of Palestine.

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