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Slovenians vote in divisive elections

Slovenians vote in divisive elections

Slovenians voted on Sunday in parliamentary elections expected to be a tight race between conservative Prime Minister Janez Jansa and a political newcomer in the polarised EU country.

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10 dead, 16 missing in Japan sightseeing boat accident

10 dead, 16 missing in Japan sightseeing boat accident

At least 10 people were confirmed dead Sunday after a sightseeing boat sank in frigid waters off Japan's northeast, the coast guard said, with the search continuing for 16 others still missing.

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Cake and Kalashnikovs: Ukraine marks grim Orthodox Easter

Cake and Kalashnikovs: Ukraine marks grim Orthodox Easter

Ukrainians on Sunday marked a sombre Orthodox Easter two months into Russia's invasion, with some braving bombardment for blessings and many of the displaced clinging on to cherished traditions.

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Blues stay top as Brumbies avoid Australian Super Rugby wipeout

Blues stay top as Brumbies avoid Australian Super Rugby wipeout

The Auckland Blues cemented their lead in Super Rugby Pacific while Australian front-runners ACT Brumbies downed the Otago Highlanders to deny a New Zealand sides clean sweep as the competition moved into its trans-Tasman phase over the weekend.

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Chelsea bidders set to discover their fate

Chelsea bidders set to discover their fate

Chelsea fans could have a clear idea of who will be the next owners of the Blues this week, with American bank Raine expected to reveal their preferred bidder from among three offers.

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Mexican bishop aims to tame drug violence with dialogue

Mexican bishop aims to tame drug violence with dialogue

A Mexican bishop who served in conflict-torn areas abroad and survived an attack by drug traffickers in his own country hopes dialogue with criminals will pacify one of Mexico's most violent regions.

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In Kharkiv's metro, families carve out a life away from the bombs

In Kharkiv's metro, families carve out a life away from the bombs

When Russian troops steamrolled through her east Ukrainian village in February, Elena Ivanovna's family packed their car before dawn and fled to Kharkiv, where they unwittingly found themselves on the front line.

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Japan finds nine from missing boat, most unresponsive

Japan finds nine from missing boat, most unresponsive

Rescuers in Japan said Sunday they have found nine people missing from a boat that sank in frigid waters, most of them unresponsive, as the hunt for the vessel's remaining passengers continues.

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Egypt gig economy workers face rough ride

Egypt gig economy workers face rough ride

Young men on bikes and scooters zip through Cairo, Egypt's sprawling megalopolis, dodging cars to deliver more than a million orders each day, with little physical or legal protection.

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'Bleed us dry': Why tech platforms are facing rebellions

'Bleed us dry': Why tech platforms are facing rebellions

When Jak found online marketplace Etsy, it seemed like the perfect match: a tech platform for small traders to sell handmade items that promised to be a creative outlet and bring tidy profits.

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