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Bolivia charges key opposition leader with 'terrorism'

Bolivia charges key opposition leader with 'terrorism'

Bolivian police on Wednesday arrested Luis Fernando Camacho, governor of the economic powerhouse Santa Cruz region, on "terrorism" charges, setting off street clashes between his supporters and security forces.

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Japan's 'Little Trains that Could' battle for survival

Japan's 'Little Trains that Could' battle for survival

In the driver's seat of a two-carriage train, Katsunori Takemoto puts on his white gloves and checks the antiquated gauges before setting out alongside cabbage fields in Japan's rural Chiba.

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Mbappe delivers for PSG as Neymar is sent off

Mbappe delivers for PSG as Neymar is sent off

Kylian Mbappe scored an injury-time penalty to seal a 2-1 win for Paris Saint-Germain over Strasbourg in Ligue 1 on Wednesday before admitting he will never get over France's World Cup final defeat to Argentina.

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Mbappe says will 'never' get over World Cup heartbreak

Mbappe says will 'never' get over World Cup heartbreak

Kylian Mbappe said he will never get over the disappointment of losing the World Cup final after the France star scored the winner on his return to action for Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday.

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Phoenix's Booker ruled out for four weeks

Phoenix's Booker ruled out for four weeks

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker has been ruled out for at least four weeks with a groin strain, the NBA team said on Thursday.

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Two-goal Haaland returns to haunt Leeds in Man City win

Two-goal Haaland returns to haunt Leeds in Man City win

Erling Haaland lamented not scoring five times in the city of his birth as the Norwegian struck twice in Manchester City's 3-1 win at Leeds to lift them back up to second in the Premier League.

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Mbappe delivers for PSG as Neymar sent off

Mbappe delivers for PSG as Neymar sent off

An injury-time penalty from Kylian Mbappe sealed a last-gasp 2-1 win for Paris Saint-Germain over modest Strasbourg in Ligue 1 on Wednesday after Neymar had been sent off.

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US to impose China Covid testing as virus surge jangles global nerves

US to impose China Covid testing as virus surge jangles global nerves

The United States and Italy announced mandatory Covid-19 testing for travellers from China as Beijing's sudden abandonment of tough measures to contain the coronavirus -- and surge in virus cases -- caused jitters around the world.

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Liverpool confirm Gakpo deal

Liverpool confirm Gakpo deal

Liverpool confirmed the signing of Cody Gakpo, subject to a work permit, on Wednesday with the Dutch international forward joining from PSV Eindhoven.

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Bolivia arrests key opposition leader: government

Bolivia arrests key opposition leader: government

Bolivian police on Wednesday arrested Luis Fernando Camacho, a key opposition figure and governor of the economic powerhouse Santa Cruz region, the government announced, without specifying the charges.

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