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Iran says executes Swedish-Iranian dual national

Tehran (AFP) - Iran executed on Saturday Swedish-Iranian dissident Habib Chaab for "terrorism", drawing prompt condemnation from Sweden, in the Islamic republic's latest use of the death penalty against dual nationals.

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Early risers get UK coronation party started

London (AFP) - Thousands of people turned central London red, white and blue on Saturday, with a sea of Union Jack flags lining the streets for the coronation of King Charles III.

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Philippines rescues over 1,000 trafficking victims

Manila (AFP) - Philippine authorities have rescued over a thousand people from several Asian nations who were trafficked into the country, held captive and forced to run online scams, an official said Saturday.

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Afghan foreign minister to woo neighbours on rare visit

Islamabad (AFP) - The foreign minister of Afghanistan's Taliban government, which is not recognised by any other nation, holds talks Saturday with his counterparts from Pakistan and China during a rare visit abroad.

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Iran executes Swedish-Iranian dual national

Tehran (AFP) - Iran executed on Saturday Swedish-Iranian dissident Habib Chaab for "terrorism", the judiciary said, in the Islamic republic's latest use of the death penalty against dual nationals.

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Savea equals Folau's Super Rugby try record as Drua stun Hurricanes

Suva (Fiji) (AFP) - Julian Savea equalled the record for most tries in Super Rugby but it was not enough to stop Wellington Hurricanes crashing to a 27-24 upset loss to Fijian Drua in Suva on Saturday.

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Indonesia double at SEA Games' Angkor Wat marathon

Phnom Penh (AFP) - Indonesia took gold in both the men's and women's marathons Saturday, as the Southeast Asian Games took over Cambodia's ancient royal enclave of Angkor Wat.

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Colombian ex-footballer Osoria arrested for drug trafficking

Bogotá (AFP) - Former footballer Diego Leon Osorio, who played for Colombia's national team in the 1990s, has been arrested for drug trafficking for the third time, police said on Friday.

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Charles III to be crowned king in first UK coronation since 1953

London (AFP) - King Charles III entered London's Westminster Abbey on Saturday for a solemn Christian coronation steeped in 1,000 years of history and tradition, but adapted to reflect 21st-century Britain.

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US, Saudi Arabia say Sudan warring sides to start talks

Khartoum (AFP) - The US and Saudi governments confirmed direct talks between the warring Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces would start in Jeddah on Saturday, even as fighting showed little signs of abating in the Sudanese capital.

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Australia, Thailand, Sweden LPGA International Crown semifinal spots

San Francisco (AFP) - Sweden, Thailand and Australia secured their semifinal berths at the LPGA International Crown on Friday as the United States edged close with two wins over England.

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Nine Australian Rules fans banned for life over racial abuse

Sydney (AFP) - Nine Australian Rules fans have been slapped with lifetime bans for racially abusing players under tough new rules intended to stamp out the scourge, the game's governing body said Saturday.

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Verstappen quickest, Leclerc crashes in 'slippery' Miami Grand Prix practice

Miami Gardens (United States) (AFP) - World champion Max Verstappen of Red Bull set the fastest time in Friday's practice for the Miami Grand Prix while Ferrari's Charles Leclerc suffered a crash into a barrier on a track which several drivers described as "slippery".

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Don vs. Ron: Why Trump is trouncing DeSantis in 2024 race

Washington (AFP) - He is young, scandal-free, and a darling of conservatives for his embrace of an "anti-woke" agenda that has fueled his meteoric rise within the Republican Party.

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KondZilla, the entrepreneur of Brazilian favela funk

Rio de Janeiro (AFP) - They say everything he touches turns to gold: KondZilla, the man behind the most popular YouTube channel in Latin America, has revolutionized Brazilian funk music, taking favela beats to a massive online audience.

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Nicaraguan paradise draws Americans, Europeans despite political strife

San Juan del Sur (Nicaragua) (AFP) - Tucked away in a southern corner of Nicaragua, far from the political persecution of the opposition by President Daniel Ortega, a tiny colony of Americans and Europeans have carved out a new home on the Pacific, lured by the area's natural beauty, security…

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Trump video deposition in civil rape trial made public

New York (AFP) - A video of sworn testimony given by former president Donald Trump in a US rape and defamation lawsuit against him was made public Friday.

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Hatton, Clark and Lashley share PGA Wells Fargo lead

Washington (AFP) - England's Tyrrell Hatton made an eagle and two birdies in his last four holes to grab a share of the lead after Friday's second round of the PGA Wells Fargo Championship.

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Verstappen quickest, Leclerc crashes in Miami Grand Prix practice

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Princes Harry, Andrew out in the cold at coronation

London (AFP) - Princes Harry and Andrew will both attend the coronation of King Charles III on Saturday but will have no formal role in proceedings -- confirming they remain out in the cold.

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Horner keen to avoid 'paranoia' in Red Bull's internal rivalry

Miami Gardens (United States) (AFP) - Red Bull team principal Christian Horner says he is going to great lengths to ensure his championship leading drivers Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez are treated equally and that no 'paranoia' develops in their rivalry.

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US border 'not open,' Biden admin insists ahead of rule change

Los Angeles (AFP) - The US border with Mexico will not be thrown open when Donald Trump-era restrictions change next week, the Biden administration said Friday.

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Alcaraz into Madrid final on 20th birthday, faces lucky loser Struff

Madrid (AFP) - Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz celebrated his 20th birthday on Friday by reaching the Madrid Open final, likening himself to "a bull" in his straight sets win over Borna Coric.

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Floods kill over 170 people in east DR Congo

Bukavu (DR Congo) (AFP) - More than 170 people have died after heavy rains and flooding in eastern DR Congo's South Kivu province, officials said Friday, after torrential downpours killed dozens in neighbouring Rwanda.

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Iran, Syria vow to strengthen ties as Raisi wraps up Damascus visit

Damascus (AFP) - Iran and Syria agreed to boost ties and develop economic relations, with a focus on reconstruction, as the Islamic republic's President Ebrahim Raisi on Friday concluded a landmark visit to Damascus.

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