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Colombia's Gulf Clan sows terror ahead of presidential vote

Colombia's Gulf Clan sows terror ahead of presidential vote

With dozens of villages under siege and as many as two dozen people killed in a week, Colombia's largest drug cartel is sowing terror among civilians, flexing its muscle with days to go to presidential elections.

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New Cuban penal code 'turning the screw' on dissent, critics say

New Cuban penal code 'turning the screw' on dissent, critics say

Ten months after unprecedented anti-government protests rocked Cuba, the government is pushing through a penal reform opponents say is designed to pre-emptively quell any future displays of growing public discontent.

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Biden loses potent aide with departure of press secretary Psaki

Biden loses potent aide with departure of press secretary Psaki

She could be playing the charmer, hurling verbal explosives, or just applying spin, but whichever version of Jen Psaki appears at the White House podium, there's little question her departure Friday strips President Joe Biden of an able ally.

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North Korea reports first Covid-19 outbreak, declares emergency

North Korea reports first Covid-19 outbreak, declares emergency

North Korea has confirmed its first-ever case of Covid-19 and declared a "severe national emergency", with leader Kim Jong Un vowing to "eliminate" the virus, state media said Thursday.

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Nuggets' Jokic named NBA MVP for second straight season

Nuggets' Jokic named NBA MVP for second straight season

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic was named NBA Most Valuable Player for the second straight season on Wednesday.

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'Beyond perfect' De Bruyne takes Man City closer to Premier League title

'Beyond perfect' De Bruyne takes Man City closer to Premier League title

Pep Guardiola described Kevin De Bruyne's form as "beyond perfect" after the Belgian scored four goals in a 5-1 thrashing of Wolves that took Manchester City another step closer to retaining the Premier League.

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Baby formula shortage sends US parents into panic

Baby formula shortage sends US parents into panic

It's a nightmare for parents. The United States is in the grip of a severe shortage of baby formula -- with a mass product recall aggravating pandemic supply chain woes -- sending families on sometimes desperate hunts for the vital supplies.

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Haaland will make Man City even more prolific, says Guardiola

Haaland will make Man City even more prolific, says Guardiola

Erling Haaland's arrival at Manchester City will make the English champions an even more ruthless attacking force, said Pep Guardiola after seeing his side thrash Wolves 5-1 on Wednesday.

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Inter see off Juve to win Italian Cup after penalty drama

Inter see off Juve to win Italian Cup after penalty drama

Inter Milan claimed their eighth Italian Cup on Wednesday after overcoming old foes Juventus 4-2 in an extra-time victory full of incident and controversy.

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Osaka launching own sports agency: report

Osaka launching own sports agency: report

Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka is departing IMG and launching her own sports agency with agent Stuart Duguid, Sportico reported Wednesday.

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