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#IAmJaneDoe: online support campaign in US university rape case

#IAmJaneDoe: online support campaign in US university rape case

Thousands of American women have taken to social media to support the alleged victim of a gang rape at an elite US university, in a case that sparked a national outcry, after a political commentator threatened to reveal her identity.

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Trainer Scott gets perfect Arc boost with top notch double

Trainer Scott gets perfect Arc boost with top notch double

English trainer George Scott took the honours on Saturday at Longchamp with a double, the perfect morale booster on the eve of Bay City Roller running in Europe's most prestigious race, the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe.

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Brazil shine on Selecao's first visit to India

Brazil shine on Selecao's first visit to India

Five-time World Cup winners Brazil showed glimpses of their class in a 4-0 win over India in a rare football friendly between the two nations in Kolkata on Saturday.

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Ex-PM says Putin cannot admit 'mistake' over Ukraine

Ex-PM says Putin cannot admit 'mistake' over Ukraine

Despite growing economic trouble and rising unease among ordinary Russians and the elite, President Vladimir Putin is not ready to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine, his former prime minister said on Saturday.

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Zverev sets up Djokovic quarter-final at China Open, Rybakina out

Zverev sets up Djokovic quarter-final at China Open, Rybakina out

Big-serving Alexander Zverev trounced home hopeful Shang Juncheng 6-0, 6-3 at the China Open on Saturday to set up a quarter-final clash with Novak Djokovic, while Elena Rybakina was stunned on her opener in Beijing.

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Houthis say Saudi Arabia launches dozens of strikes on Yemen capital

Houthis say Saudi Arabia launches dozens of strikes on Yemen capital

Yemen's Houthis accused Saudi Arabia of launching dozens of strikes on Sanaa on Saturday, while an AFP journalist in Riyadh reported seeing flames and smoke coming from an oil facility on the outskirts of the Saudi capital.

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Happier at home, Bordeaux hammer Lyon in Top 14

Happier at home, Bordeaux hammer Lyon in Top 14

Bordeaux Begles worked an embarrassing Top 14 loss out of their system Saturday as they pulverised Lyon, who started the fourth round in second place, 51-28.

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Qatar and Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix to go ahead - F1 boss

Qatar and Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix to go ahead - F1 boss

The final races of the Formula One season in Qatar and Abu Dhabi will go ahead as planned despite tensions in the Middle East, the sport's CEO Stefano Domenicali said Saturday.

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Lula, Bolsonaro in final push for votes ahead of knife-edge election

Lula, Bolsonaro in final push for votes ahead of knife-edge election

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Flavio Bolsonaro will make a final pitch to voters Saturday with rallies in the pivotal state of Sao Paulo ahead of a nail-biter election that has been marred by scandals and mudslinging.

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South Korea lift gloom with smash-and-grab Games football gold

South Korea lift gloom with smash-and-grab Games football gold

South Korea won men's football gold at the Asian Games on Saturday, beating hosts Japan 1-0 in the final to lift the gloom after a disastrous World Cup and series of damaging controversies.

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