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Mega party as S.Africa crowns new Zulu king

Mega party as S.Africa crowns new Zulu king

Tens of thousands of people in colourful regalia gathered at a huge soccer stadium in the coastal city of Durban on Saturday to celebrate the official coronation of South Africa's Zulu king.

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After dark, Iran security forces take aim at protest buildings

After dark, Iran security forces take aim at protest buildings

Iranian security forces targeted a hospital and a student dormitory overnight, a rights group said Saturday, as a protest movement that flared over Mahsa Amini's death entered a seventh week.

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Phillips hits 104 as New Zealand make 167-7 against Sri Lanka

Phillips hits 104 as New Zealand make 167-7 against Sri Lanka

Glenn Phillips smashed a top-class 104 to rescue New Zealand after they slumped to 15-3 against Sri Lanka in their T20 World Cup group game at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday, helping his team reach 167-7.

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Brazil rivals stage final rallies ahead of cliffhanger vote

Brazil rivals stage final rallies ahead of cliffhanger vote

Brazil's presidential candidates will hold their final rallies Saturday in a scramble for votes on the eve of a white-knuckle election that has deeply polarized Latin America's largest economy.

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Excavators uncover artifacts at site of last Mayan stronghold

Excavators uncover artifacts at site of last Mayan stronghold

Ceramics, human burial grounds and bullets from Spanish guns are among artifacts that have been uncovered by archaeologists in Guatemala at the site of the last Mayan city to resist European conquest, officials said Friday.

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BTS' Jin bids farewell on 'magical night' in Buenos Aires

BTS' Jin bids farewell on 'magical night' in Buenos Aires

Thousands of young Argentine BTS fans were moved to tears as they said goodbye on Friday to K-pop superstar Jin, as he performed his emotional new single "The Astronaut" alongside Coldplay before taking a hiatus to perform mandatory military service.

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N. Zealand, France set up high-powered Women's Rugby World Cup semi-final

N. Zealand, France set up high-powered Women's Rugby World Cup semi-final

Winger Portia Woodman became the most prolific try-scorer in women's Rugby World Cup history as New Zealand crushed Wales 55-3 in their quarter-final on Saturday.

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Artillery battles engulf Ukraine's southern front

Artillery battles engulf Ukraine's southern front

The thrill of a precise artillery strike was fading as the Ukrainian defenders of the last village before the invading Russians cowered for safety in the shattered remains of a school.

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Tropical storm lashes Philippines, at least 45 dead

Tropical storm lashes Philippines, at least 45 dead

Severe Tropical Storm Nalgae whipped the Philippines on Saturday after unleashing flash floods and landslides that officials said left at least 45 people dead.

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All Blacks edge past Japan in Tokyo

All Blacks edge past Japan in Tokyo

The All Blacks were made to work hard for a 38-31 win over Japan in Tokyo on Saturday as they kicked off their northern hemisphere tour.

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