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Egypt and Al-Ahly keeper El-Shenawy banned four games for striking referee

El-Shenawy was incensed ‌after Al-Ahly's ​appeal for a penalty following ​a handball in stoppage time was denied.

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Spotlight - 'Well-functioning democracy': Does Norway look closely enough at 'what goes on behind closed doors'?

For Spotlight, François Picard welcomes Carl Henrik Knutsen, Professor of Political Science at the University of Oslo. For many years, he has studied the fragility and resilience of democratic institutions.…

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Syrian Kurdish fighter's selfie video leads to allegations of massacre

A video posted online on January 22 shows a Kurdish fighter posing selfie-style in front of 21 lifeless bodies following the evacuation of a prison in Kobane, Syria. While the Syrian Democratic Forces…

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Sinner beats Alcaraz in straight sets to win Monte Carlo, reclaim No 1 spot

Jannik Sinner continues his title-winning run with a 7-6(5), 6-3 triumph and grabs top spot in ATP rankings.

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Peru election results delayed after thousands get a one-day voting extension

Peruvian voters will have to wait until at least Monday to learn the outcome of Sunday’s presidential election after the process was mired with logistical issues that even left thousands of people in…

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Protesters march in Venezuela as National Assembly weighs amnesty bill

First major opposition protest since Maduro's abduction comes as lawmakers consider bill to free political prisoners.

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China's fireworks heartland faces fizzling Lunar New Year sales

A fiery crack of red and gold explodes above a village in China's pyrotechnics hub of Liuyang, where residents are accustomed to ear-splitting fireworks tests year-round.

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Bahrain summons Iraqi envoy as pro-Iranian attacks persist in Gulf

Move reflects regional alarm over attacks by pro-Iranian groups based in Iraq, which continue despite ceasefire.

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Down to Earth - Lost shipping containers: Onions, plastic pellets and phones wash ashore

Every year, 250 million containers travel across the oceans. But some never make it to port. Many are lost in storms, falling off cargo ships and polluting our shores. Just a few weeks ago, beaches in…

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23-year-old student attacked by antifascist militants, now in coma

A 23-year-old man is in a coma and fighting for his life after taking part in a protest with the far-right collective Nemesis on Thursday in the French city of Lyon, with other activists present claiming…

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