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Russia's Putin holds talks with Slovakian PM Fico, in a rare visit to Moscow by an EU leader

Russia's Putin holds talks with Slovakian PM Fico, in a rare visit to Moscow by an EU leader

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday hosted Slovakia’s prime minister, Robert Fico, in a rare visit to the Kremlin by an EU leader since Moscow's all-out invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
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Russia's Putin holds talks with Slovakian PM Fico, in a rare visit to Moscow by an EU leader

Russia's Putin holds talks with Slovakian PM Fico, in a rare visit to Moscow by an EU leader

Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks in the Kremlin on Sunday with Slovakia’s prime minister, Robert Fico, in a rare visit to Moscow by an EU leader since Russia’s all-out invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
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Stampedes in Nigeria leave at least 32 dead in a rush to get Christmas gifts

Stampedes in Nigeria leave at least 32 dead in a rush to get Christmas gifts

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — The death toll from stampedes during two Christmas charity events in Nigeria has increased from 13 to 32, police said Sunday.
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Death toll from stampedes at 2 Christmas charity events in Nigeria rises to 32

Death toll from stampedes at 2 Christmas charity events in Nigeria rises to 32

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — The death toll from stampedes during two Christmas charity events in Nigeria has increased from 13 to 32, police said Sunday, with many of the victims collapsing during a crowd surge as people grew desperate for food items.
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Two US Navy pilots shot down over Red Sea in apparent 'friendly fire' incident, US military says

Two US Navy pilots shot down over Red Sea in apparent 'friendly fire' incident, US military says

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Two U.S. Navy pilots were shot down Sunday over the Red Sea in an apparent “friendly fire” incident, the U.
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Two US Navy pilots shot down over Red Sea in apparent 'friendly fire' incident, US military says

Two US Navy pilots shot down over Red Sea in apparent 'friendly fire' incident, US military says

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Two U.S. Navy pilots were shot down over the Red Sea in an apparent “friendly fire” incident, the U.S. military said Sunday. Both pilots were recovered alive, with one suffering minor injuries in the incident.
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Stolen base king Rickey Henderson dies at 65

Stolen base king Rickey Henderson dies at 65

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, the brash speedster who shattered stolen base records and redefined baseball's leadoff position, has died. He was 65. Henderson died on Friday.
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Baseball's stolen base king Rickey Henderson dies at 65

Baseball's stolen base king Rickey Henderson dies at 65

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, the brash speedster who shattered stolen base records and redefined baseball's leadoff position, has died. He was 65. Henderson died on Friday.
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38 people are dead and over 100 missing in Congo after a ferry capsizes on the Busira River

38 people are dead and over 100 missing in Congo after a ferry capsizes on the Busira River

KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — A ferry overloaded with people returning home for Christmas capsized on the Busira River in northeastern Congo, leaving 38 people confirmed dead and over 100 others missing, officials and eyewitnesses said Saturday.
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38 people are dead and over 100 remain missing in Congo after a ferry capsizes in the river Busira

38 people are dead and over 100 remain missing in Congo after a ferry capsizes in the river Busira

KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Thirty-eight people are confirmed dead, and over 100 remain missing after an overloaded ferry in the Congo capsized late Friday night, according to local officials and eyewitnesses.
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