Mali junta seizes rebel stronghold of Kidal
Mali's army has recaptured the strategic northern town of Kidal, a stronghold of Tuareg-dominated separatist groups that has long posed a major sovereignty issue for the ruling junta.
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Tens of thousands rally for Israel in Washington
Tens of thousands packed a rally in Washington on Tuesday to support Israel and to condemn anti-Semitism in a riposte to weeks of largely pro-Palestinian demonstrations across a deeply divided United States.
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McDonald's UK boss says fast-food chain faces weekly sex abuse claims
McDonald's boss in Britain said Tuesday the US fast-food giant faces "one to two" sexual harassment allegations from workers every week, as he vowed to tackle the issue recently exposed by the BBC.
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No special treatment for injured S. Africa captain Bavuma - coach
South Africa coach Rob Walter said on Tuesday that injured Temba Bavuma will not receive preferential treatment because he is the team captain.
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After Beatles, AI to bring Edith Piaf voice back to life for biopic
A new biopic on the life of Edith Piaf will use artificial intelligence to allow the French star to narrate her own story, Warner Music and her estate said on Tuesday.
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Color and light: bringing life back to Havana's stained glass windows
In a formerly posh neighborhood of Cuba's capital, stained glass windows still sparkle in what used to be the opulent family homes of the rich.
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Siemens Energy gets state-backed 15-bn-euro rescue package
Siemens Energy will receive a 15-billion-euro ($16.3-billion), state-backed rescue package, Berlin said Tuesday, as the German group struggles to overcome a crisis in its wind power unit.
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Outkast rapper Andre 3000 releasing new album -- of woodwinds
For nearly two decades fans of Outkast -- the rap duo that ruled the early 2000s with hits including "Hey Ya!" -- have prayed for a solo album from member Andre 3000.
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'Abusive' Giroud banned for two games after Lecce tirade
Olivier Giroud has been banned for two games for aiming a volley of abuse at officials at the end of AC Milan's dramatic and controversial 2-2 draw at Lecce, Serie A said on Tuesday.
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Thousands rally for Israel in Washington
Thousands streamed to a rally in Washington on Tuesday to support Israel and to condemn anti-Semitism in a riposte to weeks of largely pro-Palestinian demonstrations across a deeply divided United States.
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