Rugby takes a hold in Chile's poor suburbs
Of the 20 teams lining up in France only one is making its first appearance at the World Cup - Los Condores of Chile.
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Asian markets fall on China woes, US rate concerns
Asian markets fell Wednesday on concerns about the Chinese economy and after stronger-than-expected US retail sales data increased the likelihood of a further Fed rate hike.
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Hawaii wildfire toll tops 100
The number of people known to have died in the horrific wildfire that levelled a Hawaiian town topped 100 Tuesday, the state's governor said, as a makeshift morgue was expanded to deal with the tragedy.
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Syria to Libya to the EU: how people-smugglers operate
For desperate Syrians, a WhatsApp message saying "I want to go to Europe" can be all they need to start a treacherous journey to Libya and then across the Mediterranean.
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Indian movies vilifying Muslims spark fear ahead of polls
With free tickets and false claims, "The Kerala Story" is one of a slew of polarising films sparking concern Bollywood is churning out cultural propaganda to bolster support for India's ruling party ahead of elections.
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Thousands flee gang violence in Haitian capital
Crammed into cars, on motorcycles or on foot, thousands of residents on Tuesday fled a gang-ridden district of the Haitian capital, an AFP reporter observed.
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Plus-size movement reshapes fashion in Brazil
Defying the fashion world's narrow stereotype of beauty, Brazilian plus-size designer Amanda Momente poses confidently for the camera, wearing the clothing label she founded after failing to find other options that fit.
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Wave of violent Indonesia muggings sparks 'shoot-to-kill' calls
A spate of violent muggings by machete-wielding thieves in Indonesia has drawn coded calls from prominent politicians for them to be killed-on-sight by police, in comments condemned by rights groups as condoning extrajudicial murders.
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Garcia the key as Napoli begin their title defence
Napoli head into their first title defence in over three decades with questions as to whether new management will be up to replicating last season's stunning charge to glory.
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Putellas reduced to supporting role for Spain as other stars emerge
Spain's chances coming into the Women's World Cup seemed to hinge on the fitness of Alexia Putellas but they have enjoyed a remarkable run to the final despite their star player struggling to make an impact.
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