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South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 233 runs in first Test

South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 233 runs in first Test

South Africa had to overcome determined resistance from Sri Lanka's batsmen before winning the first Test by 233 runs at Kingsmead on Saturday.

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Incumbent centre-right in 'driving seat' in Irish vote

Incumbent centre-right in 'driving seat' in Irish vote

Vote counting in Ireland's general election began Saturday with an exit poll indicating a tight finish with the incumbent centre-right coalition most likely to form the next government.

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Georgia arrests 107 more people  as pro-EU protests continue

Georgia arrests 107 more people as pro-EU protests continue

Georgia on Saturday said 107 people were arrested during a second day of protests sparked by the government's decision to delay European Union membership talks amid a post-election crisis.

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Taiwan's Lai departs for US stopover during Pacific trip

Taiwan's Lai departs for US stopover during Pacific trip

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te departed Saturday for a stopover on US soil as part of a week-long tour of the Pacific, which has ignited fiery threats from Beijing.

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Kosovo raises security after blast, Serbia denies involvement

Kosovo raises security after blast, Serbia denies involvement

Kosovo stepped up security measures around "critical" infrastructure Saturday after an explosion at a key canal feeding two of its main power plants, as neighbouring Serbia rejected accusations it had staged the blast.

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More than 122,000 people evacuated in Malaysia due to floods

More than 122,000 people evacuated in Malaysia due to floods

More than 122,000 people have been forced out of their homes as massive floods caused by relentless rains swept through Malaysia's northern states, disaster management officials said Saturday.

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Vietnam to build $67 bn high-speed railway

Vietnam to build $67 bn high-speed railway

Vietnam said Saturday that it will build a $67 billion high-speed railway from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, in a much-needed boost to infrastructure that is expected to drive growth and enhance its reputation among foreign investors.

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Nations warn of deadlock at landmark plastic pollution talks

Nations warn of deadlock at landmark plastic pollution talks

Diplomats warned Saturday that a majority of countries could walk away from talks on the world's first plastic pollution agreement if a handful of delegations continue resisting calls to compromise.

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Taiwan's Lai departs on Pacific island tour

Taiwan's Lai departs on Pacific island tour

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te departed Saturday on a week-long tour of the Pacific that includes a stopover in Hawaii, which has ignited fiery threats from Beijing.

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Syria war monitor says rebels control 'most of' Aleppo city

Syria war monitor says rebels control 'most of' Aleppo city

A monitor of Syria's war said on Saturday that jihadist rebels now control a majority of Aleppo city, reporting Russian air strikes on parts of Syria's second city for the first time since 2016.

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