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Cuba mixes up a series of hits with its cocktail creativity

Cuba mixes up a series of hits with its cocktail creativity

First there was the "Drake," a concoction of alcohol and macerated mint leaves imbibed by British privateer Sir Francis Drake in Cuba in the 16th century. Then "The Train," a blend of gin, barley and hot water from the early 1900s.

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North Korea fires ballistic missiles capping record year of tests

North Korea fires ballistic missiles capping record year of tests

North Korea fired three short-range ballistic missiles Saturday, Seoul's military said, adding a final salvo to Pyongyang's record-breaking blitz of launches this year.

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Zverev crashes in first ATP match since June injury at United Cup

Zverev crashes in first ATP match since June injury at United Cup

Rusty former world number two Alexander Zverev crashed to defeat Saturday in his first ATP match since tearing ankle ligaments at the French Open in June.

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North Korea fires 'unspecified ballistic missile'

North Korea fires 'unspecified ballistic missile'

North Korea fired at least one "unspecified ballistic missile" Saturday, Seoul's military said, just days after five of Pyongyang's drones flew across the shared border and into the South's airspace.

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Venezuelan opposition dissolves Guaido's 'interim government'

Venezuelan opposition dissolves Guaido's 'interim government'

The Venezuelan opposition on Friday dissolved the "interim government" led by Juan Guaido, once the popular and internationally recognized face of the drive to oust leftist leader Nicolas Maduro.

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Benzema buries World Cup woe with double strike in Real victory

Benzema buries World Cup woe with double strike in Real victory

Karim Benzema buried his World Cup nightmare with two late goals as Real Madrid defeated Valladolid 2-0 on Friday to go top of Spain's La Liga.

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Faes in double own-goal disaster as Liverpool down Leicester

Faes in double own-goal disaster as Liverpool down Leicester

Leicester City's Belgian defender Wout Faes inadvertently boosted Liverpool's hopes of making the Champions League by scoring two own-goals in his team's 2-1 loss at Anfield on Friday.

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US stocks mark end to 'terrible year' of rate hikes and inflation

US stocks mark end to 'terrible year' of rate hikes and inflation

Wall Street stocks saw their worst year since 2008 on Friday, after a "terrible" period shaken by inflation and aggressive moves to rein in costs.

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LeBron's son Bronny gets feature role in LA prep showcase

LeBron's son Bronny gets feature role in LA prep showcase

Bronny James, the 18-year-old prep school prodigy son of NBA superstar LeBron James, will feature in a high school showcase event next month in Los Angeles.

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England's Marler banned over Heenan comments

England's Marler banned over Heenan comments

England prop Joe Marler was Friday banned for two weeks with a further four weeks suspended for comments made towards Bristol flanker Jake Heenan.

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