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Eurovision 70th anniversary live tour postponed

Eurovision 70th anniversary live tour postponed

The Eurovision Song Contest's first-ever tour, planned to celebrate its 70th anniversary, has been postponed, organisers said, citing "unforeseen challenges".

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Cuba cancels cigar festival amid economic crisis

Cuba cancels cigar festival amid economic crisis

Cuba on Saturday announced the cancellation of its iconic cigar festival, amid a major energy crisis sparked by US pressure on the cash-strapped island.

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Son of Iran's last shah urges US action as supporters rally in Munich

Son of Iran's last shah urges US action as supporters rally in Munich

The exiled son of Iran's last shah called on US President Donald Trump on Saturday to help the Iranian people, a day after the American leader said a change of power would be the "best thing".

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Jansen helps South Africa limit New Zealand to 175-7

Jansen helps South Africa limit New Zealand to 175-7

Marco Jansen took four wickets as South Africa kept New Zealand down to 175-7 in their T20 World Cup group game in Ahmedabad on Saturday.

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Braathen wins unique Winter Olympic gold for Brazil, Malinin seeks answers

Braathen wins unique Winter Olympic gold for Brazil, Malinin seeks answers

Brazilian Lucas Pinheiro Braathen won the men's giant slalom in Bormio on Saturday to take South America's first ever gold at a Winter Olympics, while US figure skating sensation Ilia Malinin searched for answers after a disastrous performance.

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Relatives of Venezuela political prisoners begin hunger strike after 17 freed

Relatives of Venezuela political prisoners begin hunger strike after 17 freed

Relatives of political prisoners in Venezuela launched a hunger strike Saturday outside a prison in Caracas after 17 other detainees were freed, as talks drag on over the adoption of a promised amnesty law.

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Ten-man West Ham survive Burton battle to reach FA Cup fifth round

Ten-man West Ham survive Burton battle to reach FA Cup fifth round

Ten-man West Ham edged into the FA Cup fifth round as Crysencio Summerville clinched a 1-0 win at third tier Burton on Saturday.

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International crew set to dock at space station

International crew set to dock at space station

Four astronauts are set to dock at the International Space Station on Saturday for a months-long research mission, replacing a crew forced to return to Earth early over a medical issue.

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Suryakumar says India v Pakistan 'not just another game'

Suryakumar says India v Pakistan 'not just another game'

India captain Suryakumar Yadav admitted Saturday that no matter how much his team tried to prepare for Sunday's T20 World Cup clash against Pakistan as "just another game", it would be much more than that.

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Brook hails 'brilliant' Banton as England back on track at T20 World Cup

Brook hails 'brilliant' Banton as England back on track at T20 World Cup

England captain Harry Brook paid tribute to Tom Banton, who starred with the bat to guide England to a five-wicket win over Scotland on Saturday that got their T20 World Cup campaign back on track.

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