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At least 129 dead after riot at Indonesia football match

At least 129 dead after riot at Indonesia football match

At least 129 people died at a football stadium in Indonesia when thousands of fans invaded the pitch and police fired tear gas that triggered a stampede, authorities said Sunday.

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Bosnia heads to polls as ethnic tensions dominate vote

Bosnia heads to polls as ethnic tensions dominate vote

Bosnia will head to the polls Sunday to vote in general elections following a campaign season marked by threats of secession, political infighting, and fears of future turmoil as ethnic tensions in the country grow.

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Immigration, identity shape election in French-speaking Quebec

Immigration, identity shape election in French-speaking Quebec

Does immigration threaten the unique culture of French-speaking Quebec? However controversial, the claim is being pushed hard by the Canadian province's ruling party, whose brand of identity politics looks set to deliver them a win at the ballot box next week.

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Florida takes stock of Hurricane Ian devastation as death toll rises

Florida takes stock of Hurricane Ian devastation as death toll rises

Shocked Florida communities on Saturday faced the full scale of the devastation brought by Hurricane Ian, as the death toll from one of the most powerful storms ever to hit the United States climbed steadily into the dozens.

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Brazil votes in Bolsonaro-Lula showdown

Brazil votes in Bolsonaro-Lula showdown

Brazil votes Sunday in a polarizing presidential election, with all eyes on whether front-runner Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva can win in a single round -- and whether incumbent Jair Bolsonaro will accept the result.

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Nicaragua breaks ties with Netherlands, bars US envoy

Nicaragua breaks ties with Netherlands, bars US envoy

Nicaragua found itself even more isolated on the international stage Saturday after saying it would deny entry to the ambassador appointed by Washington and then severing diplomatic ties with the Netherlands.

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At least 127 dead after riot at Indonesia football match

At least 127 dead after riot at Indonesia football match

At least 127 people died at a football stadium in Indonesia when fans invaded the pitch and police responded with tear gas, triggering a stampede, authorities said Sunday.

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NFL plans concussion protocol changes after Tua incident

NFL plans concussion protocol changes after Tua incident

The NFL and its players union agreed Saturday that changes to concussion protocols are needed following reports the union fired a consultant involved in clearing Miami quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.

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Burkina junta chief Damiba urges putschists to 'see sense'

Burkina junta chief Damiba urges putschists to 'see sense'

Burkina Faso's junta leader Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba on Saturday urged junior officers to "come to their senses" after they claimed to have ousted him in a reported coup that sparked deep concern among foreign leaders.

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Ukraine forces enter key Russia-annexed town, Zelensky vows to press onward

Ukraine forces enter key Russia-annexed town, Zelensky vows to press onward

Ukraine said Saturday its forces had begun moving into the key eastern town of Lyman, located in one of the four Ukrainian regions that Russia annexed, with President Volodymyr Zelensky pledging more areas would follow within the week.

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