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- June 6, 2019
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Caf president detained in France
FIFA is facing embarrassment at the launch of the Women’s World Cup in Paris after one of the governing body’s vice-presidents was detained by detectives investigating corruption. Ahmad Ahmad, the…
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- June 6, 2019
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Djokovic to face Thiem for final spot
Paris — Novak Djokovic reached his ninth Roland Garros semi-final yesterday, sweeping past Alexander Zverev to keep his bid to become just the second man to hold all four Slams…
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- June 6, 2019
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F1 comeback ‘not in my head’: Alonso
Fernando Alonso says thoughts of a F1 comeback are still “not in my head”. Having retired from the sport last year to take on new challenges, it is interesting that…
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- June 6, 2019
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Real agree deal to sign Chelsea’s Hazard
London — Real Madrid have agreed a blockbuster deal to sign Chelsea winger Eden Hazard for a fee of up to £130 million ($165 million), according to British media reports…
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- June 6, 2019
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Neymar out of Copa America
Brasilia — Brazil star Neymar has been ruled out of the Copa America after tearing ankle ligaments during his country’s 2-0 win over Qatar in a pre-tournament friendly, capping a…
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- June 6, 2019
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Fittest team will win Africa Cup of Nations says Nigeria coach
Abuja — Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr said he expects that after a demanding season in Europe, plus the heat in Egypt, will mean the fittest team will be crowned African…
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- June 6, 2019
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Caf orders replay of African Champions League final
Paris — African football’s governing body has ordered the abandoned second leg of the Caf Champions League final between Esperance and Wydad Casablanca to be replayed at a neutral venue…
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- June 6, 2019
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Australian police raid public broadcaster in media crackdown
Australian police raided the headquarters of public broadcaster ABC on Wednesday, the second high-profile raid on journalists in 24 hours in a sharp crackdown on sensitive leaks. Six police descended…
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- June 6, 2019
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Malawi police use tear gas as opposition protests grow
LILONGWE— Armed police used tear gas on Thursday to disperse demonstrators demanding the resignation of Malawi’s president after an election they say was rigged, escalating the state’s response to protests…
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- June 6, 2019
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AU suspends Sudan
The African Union (AU) has suspended Sudan’s membership days after the military launched a brutal crackdown on protesters that killed dozens of people. The AU’s Peace and Security Department said…