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Rallies across US after woman shot and killed by immigration agent

Rallies across US after woman shot and killed by immigration agent

Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Minneapolis on Saturday chanting the name of the woman killed by a federal agent in the city, amid widespread anger at use of force in the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.

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Egypt dump out holders Ivory Coast as Nigeria set up AFCON semi with Morocco

Egypt dump out holders Ivory Coast as Nigeria set up AFCON semi with Morocco

Mohamed Salah's Egypt knocked reigning champions Ivory Coast out of the Africa Cup of Nations with a 3-2 win in the quarter-finals on Saturday, while Victor Osimhen starred as Nigeria beat Algeria 2-0 to set up a clash with hosts Morocco.

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Rosenior salutes 'outstanding' start to Chelsea reign

Rosenior salutes 'outstanding' start to Chelsea reign

Liam Rosenior hailed "outstanding" Chelsea's "strong start" to his reign as the new Blues boss savoured a 5-1 rout of Charlton in the FA Cup third round on Saturday.

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Palace suffer biggest ever FA Cup shock, Rosenior makes perfect Chelsea start

Palace suffer biggest ever FA Cup shock, Rosenior makes perfect Chelsea start

Crystal Palace suffered the biggest shock in FA Cup history as the holders suffered a humiliating 2-1 defeat at sixth-tier Macclesfield, while Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior started his reign with a 5-1 rout of Charlton on Saturday.

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Maduro loyalists stage modest rally as Venezuelan govt courts US

Maduro loyalists stage modest rally as Venezuelan govt courts US

Supporters of Venezuela's deposed leader Nicolas Maduro staged protests Saturday, a week after his dramatic capture by US forces, but only hundreds turned out to demand his release as the interim government moved to revive ties with Washington.

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Byrne late penalty fires Leinster into Champions Cup last 16 after 'ding-dong' battle

Byrne late penalty fires Leinster into Champions Cup last 16 after 'ding-dong' battle

Replacement fly-half Harry Byrne kicked a last-gasp penalty as Leinster edged La Rochelle 25-24 on Saturday to secure their place in the Champions Cup last 16.

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Palace suffer biggest ever FA Cup shock, Chelsea boss Rosenior makes perfect start

Palace suffer biggest ever FA Cup shock, Chelsea boss Rosenior makes perfect start

Crystal Palace suffered the biggest shock in FA Cup history as the holders suffered a humiliating 2-1 defeat at sixth-tier Macclesfield, while Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior started his reign with a 5-1 rout of Charlton on Saturday.

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Rosenior makes flying start as Chelsea rout Charlton in FA Cup

Rosenior makes flying start as Chelsea rout Charlton in FA Cup

Chelsea's new manager Liam Rosenior enjoyed the perfect start to his reign as the Blues thrashed Charlton 5-1 in the FA Cup third round on Saturday.

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Frank claims to have Spurs backing after FA Cup exit

Frank claims to have Spurs backing after FA Cup exit

Thomas Frank insisted he retains the support of Tottenham's hierarchy after Saturday's FA Cup exit against Aston Villa piled pressure on the beleaguered boss.

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Rallies across US against shooting of woman by immigration agent

Rallies across US against shooting of woman by immigration agent

Thousands of demonstrators chanting the name of the woman killed by a federal agent in Minneapolis took to the city's streets Saturday, amid widespread anger at use of force in the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.

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