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Gang members given hundreds-years-long sentences in El Salvador

Gang members given hundreds-years-long sentences in El Salvador

El Salvador announced prison sentences for hundreds of gang members on Sunday, with some of the convicted receiving terms of hundreds of years.

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Chargers, Bills edge closer to playoff berths

Chargers, Bills edge closer to playoff berths

Justin Herbert threw two touchdowns and rushed for another as the Los Angeles Chargers moved to the brink of the NFL playoffs on Sunday with a 34-17 victory over the already-eliminated Dallas Cowboys.

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US, Ukraine hail 'productive' Miami talks but no breakthrough

US, Ukraine hail 'productive' Miami talks but no breakthrough

US and Ukrainian envoys issued a joint statement on Sunday that hailed "productive and constructive" talks in Miami, but did not announce any apparent breakthrough in efforts to end the war with Russia.

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Gang members given hundred-years-long sentences in El Salvador

Gang members given hundred-years-long sentences in El Salvador

El Salvador announced prison sentences for hundreds of gang members on Sunday, with some of the convicted receiving terms of hundreds of years.

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Hosts Morocco off to winning start at Africa Cup of Nations

Hosts Morocco off to winning start at Africa Cup of Nations

Brahim Diaz and Ayoub El Kaabi scored second-half goals as hosts Morocco got their Africa Cup of Nations bid off to a winning start by beating minnows Comoros 2-0 in the tournament's opening game on Sunday.

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No jacket required for Emery as Villa dream of title glory

No jacket required for Emery as Villa dream of title glory

Unai Emery insists Aston Villa will not win the Premier League, but the Spaniard's ecstatic celebration of Morgan Rogers' decisive strike against Manchester United revealed his true feelings about their surprise title charge.

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Amorim fears United captain Fernandes will be out 'a while'

Amorim fears United captain Fernandes will be out 'a while'

Ruben Amorim fears Bruno Fernandes will be out for "a while" after the Manchester United captain was injured during Sunday's 2-1 defeat against Aston Villa.

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Nigerian government frees 130 kidnapped Catholic schoolchildren

Nigerian government frees 130 kidnapped Catholic schoolchildren

Nigerian authorities have secured the release of 130 kidnapped schoolchildren taken by gunmen from a Catholic school in November, a presidential spokesman said Sunday, after 100 were freed earlier this month.

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Captain Kane helps undermanned Bayern go nine clear in Bundesliga

Captain Kane helps undermanned Bayern go nine clear in Bundesliga

An understrength Bayern Munich coasted to a 4-0 away win over lowly Heidenheim on Sunday, restoring their nine-point lead atop the table in Harry Kane's first match as captain.

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Trump administration denies cover-up over redacted Epstein files

Trump administration denies cover-up over redacted Epstein files

US Justice Department officials on Sunday denied redacting the Epstein files to protect President Donald Trump as criticism mounted over the partial and heavily-censored release of documents.

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