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Mongolia's circus performers fight to preserve their craft

Mongolia's circus performers fight to preserve their craft

Mongolian circus performers fly through a cavernous hall inspectors have warned could collapse any time, one of the few places left to train if they hope to travel the world with their country's spectacular big top shows.

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Prudent England face Samoa before World Cup quarter-final

Prudent England face Samoa before World Cup quarter-final

England face Samoa in the Rugby World Cup on Saturday having already guaranteed their last-eight place but remain wary of the Pacific Islanders' traditional strengths.

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Venezuela issues arrest warrant for opposition leader Guaido: prosecutor

Venezuela issues arrest warrant for opposition leader Guaido: prosecutor

The Venezuelan prosecutor's office said Thursday it had issued an arrest warrant for opposition leader Juan Guaido and would ask for Interpol's help in his apprehension.

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From civil war to surfing: five things about Liberia

From civil war to surfing: five things about Liberia

The West African nation of Liberia goes to the polls on October 10 to decide whether to give football legend George Weah a second term as president.

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It's 150 not out as India, Australia clash in World Cup

It's 150 not out as India, Australia clash in World Cup

India kick off their World Cup campaign against Australia in Chennai on Sunday in the 150th clash in one-day internationals between two of cricket's heavyweight superpowers.

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Asian markets buck US losses, post gains

Asian markets buck US losses, post gains

Asian markets posted gains in early trade Friday, shrugging off Wall Street losses ahead of key US jobs data.

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Liberia's football legend president takes shot at second term

Liberia's football legend president takes shot at second term

Ex-international football star George Weah is running for a second term as Liberia's president in elections on Tuesday, with peace and development among voters' main concerns.

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Red airwave: America's conservative talk radio saturation

Red airwave: America's conservative talk radio saturation

With Pixie the Chihuahua curled nearby and studio walls covered in mementos, Jeff Katz leans into the radio microphone and delivers a rather less cozy message to his conservative audience: Joe Biden and Democrats are corrupt villains destroying America.

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'Broken in two': Libya flood survivors grapple with mental health

'Broken in two': Libya flood survivors grapple with mental health

Nearly a month after floods hit Derna in eastern Libya, survivors are struggling to overcome the psychological toll, with many grieving the loss -- or still without news -- of loved ones.

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Leverkusen face derby rivals Cologne with Alonso revolution in full swing

Leverkusen face derby rivals Cologne with Alonso revolution in full swing

Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen are dreaming of a Bundesliga title challenge, just a year since the Spaniard took over as coach with the club languishing near the relegation zone.

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