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Saudi-backed forces make advances in Yemen's Hadramawt: military officials

Saudi-backed forces make advances in Yemen's Hadramawt: military officials

Saudi-backed troops on Saturday made advances in Yemen's resource-rich Hadramawt province, military officials said, as confrontations between forces backed by Riyadh and Abu Dhabi have triggered a deep rift between the two Gulf allies.

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US bombs Caracas, Maduro captured: Trump

US bombs Caracas, Maduro captured: Trump

President Donald Trump said Saturday that US forces had captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro after launching a "large scale strike" on the South American country.

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Iran security forces member stabbed, shot dead at protest: agency

Iran security forces member stabbed, shot dead at protest: agency

A member of an Iranian paramilitary force was killed during a demonstration in the country's west, the Mehr news agency reported on Saturday, the seventh day of protests that have spread to more than two dozen cities.

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Wawrinka launches farewell season with thrilling United Cup win

Wawrinka launches farewell season with thrilling United Cup win

Stan Wawrinka launched the final season of his career with a marathon 5-7, 7-6 (7/5), 7-6 (7/5) win to give Switzerland an unassailable 2-0 lead over France at the United Cup on Saturday.

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Venezuela accuses US of 'aggression' as explosions rock Caracas

Venezuela accuses US of 'aggression' as explosions rock Caracas

Venezuela accused the United States of an "extremely serious military aggression" after explosions rocked the capital Caracas in the early hours of Saturday following a months-long pressure campaign by President Donald Trump.

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India unveils Buddha gems after century abroad

India unveils Buddha gems after century abroad

Sacred ancient gems linked to the Buddha were unveiled on Saturday in India for the first time since their colonial-era removal.

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Sabalenka says revenge not on her mind for Australian Open

Sabalenka says revenge not on her mind for Australian Open

World number one Aryna Sabalenka said Saturday she isn't out for revenge after losing her Australian Open crown in a shock loss to American Madison Keys last year.

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Switzerland reels from deadly bar fire two days on as sparklers blamed

Switzerland reels from deadly bar fire two days on as sparklers blamed

Swiss investigators worked Saturday to identify the last victims and exact cause of the blaze that killed 40 New Year's revellers at a packed bar in the ski resort of Crans-Montana.

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Giannis dunk lifts Bucks, NBA champion Thunder roll on

Giannis dunk lifts Bucks, NBA champion Thunder roll on

Giannis Antetokounmpo threw down the game-winning dunk with 4.7 seconds remaining to lift the Milwaukee Bucks to a 122-121 victory over the Charlotte Hornets and grab a slice of NBA history on Friday.

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'Chaotic mess' Kyrgios determined to enjoy himself after injuries

'Chaotic mess' Kyrgios determined to enjoy himself after injuries

A philosophical Nick Kyrgios said Saturday he had been a "chaotic mess" throughout his career and now just wants to enjoy himself when he returns to the tour this week.

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