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Niki Lauda, Austrian Formula 1 legend, dies at 70

Three-time Formula 1 world champion Niki Lauda has died at the age of 70. Lauda, who underwent a lung transplant in August, “passed away peacefully” on Monday, his family said. The legendary Austrian, one of […]

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Nigerian troops rescue 54 Boko Haram hostages

The Nigerian army on Monday confirmed that 54 people held hostage by Boko Haram have been rescued in a military operation in the northeastern state of Borno.  In a statement made available to Xinhua, the […]

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South Africa election: ANC set for reduced majority

The governing African National Congress (ANC) is expected to be returned to office in South Africa’s parliamentary election, but with a reduced majority. With almost all of district results declared, the ANC has won 58% […]

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Man trapped after digging hole to spy on ex-girlfriend

A Mexican man has been rescued after he became trapped in a hole while spying on his ex-girlfriend. Cesar Arnoldo Gómez had been ordered by a court to stay away from Griselda Santillán, due to domestic violence charges. But instead of complying he dug a […]

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South Africa floods, mudslides kill 23

The number of deaths from floods and mudslides that crushed homes in the South African port of Durban early Tuesday has risen to 23, authorities said. Among those killed were a six-month-old baby and a […]