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Siebenhofer Wins 2nd WCup Downhill in 2 Days, Vonn Struggles
Austrian skier Ramona Siebenhofer won her second World Cup downhill in two days, while Lindsey Vonn was again far off the podium on Saturday.
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Ethiopia Readies ‘Massive Offensive’ on Al-Shabab in Somalia
The Ethiopian National Defense Force is confirming an ambush by al-Shabab extremists on an Ethiopian peacekeeping convoy in neighboring Somalia and says Ethiopian forces are preparing a 'massive offensive' in response.
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Private Guards in Kenya to Carry Guns After Extremist Attack
Kenya plans to allow many more private security guards around the country to carry firearms following a deadly attack by Islamic extremists in Nairobi.
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AP Analysis: Climactic Events in 1979 Shaped Modern Mideast
Revolutionaries in the streets give way to black-and-white images of blindfolded American hostages. Two enemies sign a peace deal after years of hostilities. And one of the world’s two superpowers invades its southern neighbor, launching a bloody, decade-long conflict.
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Racket-Smashing, Tumbling Osaka Advances at Australian Open
Naomi Osaka had the umpire warning her for spiking her racket in the first set, and checking on her welfare when she tumbled near the baseline in the next.
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Polish, European Officials to Attend Burial of Slain Mayor
People from across Poland are waiting in a long line to enter the Gdansk basilica for the funeral of the city’s slain mayor.
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Labour Party Seeks ‘Frank Debate’ on UK’s Brexit Plan
Britain’s Labour Party is calling for an 'open and frank debate' on the government’s stalled Brexit plan but still won’t meet with Prime Minister Theresa May.
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Sen Graham: Syria Withdrawal Without Plan Can Lead to Chaos
A U.S. withdrawal from Syria that has not been thought through would lead to 'chaos' and 'an Iraq on steroids,' Sen. Lindsey Graham warned Saturday, urging President Donald Trump not to get out without a plan.
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Wild Week Over Brexit Leaves British Politics in Crisis Mode
Britain’s Parliament is crumbling — shored up by scaffolding, patched by endless repairs. And after a week of upheaval over Brexit in the House of Commons and angry exchanges on the streets outside, Britain’s democratic system is looking a bit shaky, too.
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Boogie Cousins Overcomes Nerves in 1st Game With Warriors
DeMarcus Cousins was nervous. His stomach felt tight and filled with butterflies. He grabbed his phone and fired off texts to family and friends. He talked to his brother and sister.