Rare twin giraffes born in Kenya
Rare twins have been born to a Maasai giraffe in Nairobi's national park, the Kenyan wildlife minister said Tuesday.
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Swiss prosecutors mull appeal in Blatter, Platini case
Swiss state prosecutors confirmed on Tuesday they have started the appeal process against the acquittal of former football chiefs Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini over a suspected fraudulent payment.
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Pakistan 147-2 at tea in pursuit of record 342 to win at Galle
Pakistan lost two wickets but opener Abdullah Shafique stood strong on 77 as the tourists chased 342 for victory on day four of the opening Test against Sri Lanka on Tuesday.
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Venice pushes tourists to drink from fountains and shun plastic
A few steps from Venice's St. Mark's Square, a little girl fills her water bottle at a courtyard fountain, a haven of peace far from the hordes of tourists.
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Iran film-maker Panahi must serve six-year sentence: judiciary
Award-winning dissident Iranian film-maker Jafar Panahi, arrested last week in Tehran, must serve a six-year sentence previously handed to him in 2010, the judicial authority announced Tuesday.
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Two-time Olympic skating champion Hanyu retires aged 27
Japan's two-time Olympic figure skating champion Yuzuru Hanyu retired from competition aged 27 on Tuesday, after struggling with injuries at this year's Beijing Games.
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Protesters' target is favourite for Sri Lanka presidency
A veteran politician backed by the party of ousted Sri Lankan president Gotabaya Rajapaksa is the favourite to be elected to replace him, analysts said after nominations closed Tuesday.
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Spurs sign Middlesbrough defender Spence
Tottenham signed Middlesbrough defender Djed Spence on Tuesday in a deal that could rise to a reported £20 million ($24 million).
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Skating royalty: Japan's 'Ice Prince' Yuzuru Hanyu
Japan's "Ice Prince" Yuzuru Hanyu, who announced his retirement from competitive figure skating at the age of 27 on Tuesday, is one of the sport's all-time greats and an icon to his worldwide legion of adoring fans.
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Japan's two-time Olympic skating champion Hanyu retires aged 27
Japan's two-time Olympic figure skating champion Yuzuru Hanyu retired from competition aged 27 on Tuesday, after struggling with injuries at this year's Beijing Games.
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