Kim calls for North Korea to boost missile production: KCNA
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called for a "drastic boost" in missile production during visits to key weapons factories, state media said Monday, as South Korea and the United States prepared for joint drills next week.
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Instant 'national hero' Arnold stands in England's way at World Cup
Mackenzie Arnold wasn't even Australia's first-choice goalkeeper until recently, but is now being hailed as a national hero and stands in England's way in their Women's World Cup semi-final on Wednesday.
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'No more water': Iraq drought claims lakeside resort
Iraqi merchant Mohamed has never seen such a grim tourist season: years of drought have shrunken the majestic Lake Habbaniyah, keeping away the holidaymakers who once flocked there during summer.
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Namibian rugby finds strength in the dunes of Walvis Bay
Walvis Bay is renowned for the abundance of its wildlife. Whales bask offshore while flamingos, pelicans and Damara terns all shelter in the tidal lagoon.
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'Bring it on': Australia, England primed for blockbuster World Cup clash
Australia and England clash in the Women's World Cup semi-finals on Wednesday in Sydney in the latest installment of a long-standing sporting rivalry between the countries.
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Niger generals vow to prosecute ousted president for 'high treason'
Niger's military regime vowed late Sunday to prosecute ousted president Mohamed Bazoum for "high treason" and slammed West African leaders for imposing sanctions on the country.
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N. Korea's Kim berates officials over storm damage
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un berated "irresponsible" officials for failing to prevent damage from a tropical storm that swept through the Korean peninsula last week, state media said Monday.
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Glover beats Cantlay in playoff to win St. Jude title
Lucas Glover parred the first playoff hole to defeat Patrick Cantlay in a playoff on Sunday to win the St. Jude Championship, sealing his second title in as many weeks in the PGA Tour's FedEx Cup playoff opener.
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Naval forces in Gulf warn ships against nearing Iranian waters
Western naval forces operating in the Gulf have warned ships sailing in the strategic Strait of Hormuz against approaching Iranian waters to avoid the risk of seizure.
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Attack on Iran Shiite shrine leaves one dead: state media
A shooting Sunday at a Shiite Muslim shrine in Iran's south killed at least one person and wounded eight others, state media reported, revising down a previous toll of four fatalities.
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