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S.Africa minister rejects 'genocide' claim with statistics

S.Africa minister rejects 'genocide' claim with statistics

South Africa does not face a "white genocide" and claims that most victims of murders on farms are white are a distortion of statistics, the police minister said Friday, dismissing statements by US President Donald Trump.

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Lucu's Bordeaux-Begles eye 'neutralising' Pollock in Champions Cup final

Lucu's Bordeaux-Begles eye 'neutralising' Pollock in Champions Cup final

Bordeaux-Begles captain Maxime Lucu said on Friday the French club are planning to "neutralise" Northampton's in-form back-rower Henry Pollock.

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Departing Ancelotti wishes Alonso luck as his Real Madrid successor

Departing Ancelotti wishes Alonso luck as his Real Madrid successor

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti wished the man set to replace him, Xabi Alonso, "all the luck in the world" on Friday, before taking charge of his final game at the club.

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Chelsea can cope with pressure of top-five battle, says Maresca

Chelsea can cope with pressure of top-five battle, says Maresca

Enzo Maresca has backed Chelsea to handle the pressure of their do-or-die showdown with Nottingham Forest as the race for Champions League places reaches a dramatic climax on Sunday.

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Brook's quickfire fifty takes England to 565-6 dec against Zimbabwe

Brook's quickfire fifty takes England to 565-6 dec against Zimbabwe

Harry Brook struck a typically rapid 58 as England piled up 565-6 before captain Ben Stokes declared on the second day of the one-off Test against Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge on Friday.

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Alexander-Arnold 'deserves' his part in Liverpool title party: Slot

Alexander-Arnold 'deserves' his part in Liverpool title party: Slot

Arne Slot said Trent Alexander-Arnold "deserves" to be part of Liverpool's title celebrations despite revealing he was unhappy with the defender's performances in training at the start of the season.

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Missing out on Champions League would be huge blow: Newcastle boss Howe

Missing out on Champions League would be huge blow: Newcastle boss Howe

Eddie Howe admits it would be a "huge disappointment" if Newcastle fail to seal qualification for the Champions League as he prepares his men for their final Premier League game of the season against Everton on Sunday.

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Fire walkers defy pain in ancient Greek ritual

Fire walkers defy pain in ancient Greek ritual

Under a cloud of incense smoke, a group of men and women in a village in northern Greece swayed slowly to the music before removing their shoes and rushing, barefoot, onto waiting embers.

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Stocks firm, dollar drops at end of rocky week

Stocks firm, dollar drops at end of rocky week

Major stock markets mostly firmed and the dollar slid Friday following volatility this week triggered by concerns over high US debt.

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Dismayed Chinese students ponder prospects after Trump Harvard ban

Dismayed Chinese students ponder prospects after Trump Harvard ban

Dismayed Chinese students feared for their international futures on Friday after US President Donald Trump revoked Harvard University's right to enrol foreign nationals.

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