Sahara celebrates desert cultures at Chad festival
In the heart of the Sahara, where the routes to Sudan and Libya cross, the Chadian city of Amdjarass has been transformed this week into an open-air celebration of desert culture.
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US retail sales flat in December as consumers pull back
US retail sales showed no growth in December, according to delayed government data released Tuesday, missing analysts' expectations amid heightened scrutiny of the American consumer's appetite -- a key driver of the world's biggest economy.
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Bumper potato harvests spell crisis for European farmers
Farmers across Europe are protesting amid one of the most plentiful potato harvests in years, as the unintended consequences of US tariffs and increased competition drive down prices.
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Bangladesh's PM hopeful Rahman warns of 'huge' challenges ahead
Bangladesh's leading prime ministerial hopeful Tarique Rahman said on Tuesday he faces "huge" challenges if he wins elections this week, vowing to repair a country he said was looted under the previous ousted government.
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Guardiola seeks solution to Man City's second half struggles
Pep Guardiola said on Tuesday Manchester City must address a habit of second half slumps if they are to retain any hope of chasing down Arsenal at the top of the Premier League.
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Shock on Senegalese campus after student dies during police clashes
Senegal ordered the closure of student residences at a major university in Dakar on Tuesday, a day after a medical student died during clashes with police, shocking the university community.
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US vice president Vance on peace bid in Azerbaijan after Armenia visit
US Vice President JD Vance arrived Tuesday in Azerbaijan, a day after visiting Armenia on a regional trip aimed at consolidating a US-brokered peace process between the Caucasus neighbours.
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'Everything is destroyed': Ukrainian power plant in ruins after Russian strike
Russia had been widely expected to launch a massive strike on Ukraine, but the evening crew at one of the country's frequently targeted power stations could do nothing to prepare.
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Shiffrin misses out on Olympic combined medal as Austria win
Mikaela Shiffrin suffered more Olympic pain on Tuesday after the US ski star failed to claim a medal in the women's team combined, which was won by Austrian duo Ariane Raedler and Katharina Huber.
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India look forward to Pakistan 'challenge' after T20 World Cup U-turn
India said Tuesday it would be "a challenge" to face a "quality" Pakistan team in Colombo after Islamabad U-turned and decided to play the blockbuster T20 World Cup clash.
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