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French PM faces uphill task to form government

French PM faces uphill task to form government

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu on Sunday was negotiating to form a government after losing a key political ally, with time running short before a fast-approaching budget deadline.

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Madagascar army unit claims control, president says power-grab underway

Madagascar army unit claims control, president says power-grab underway

A mutinied army unit declared Sunday that it was taking control of all Madagascar military forces as President Andry Rajoelina said an "attempt to seize power illegally" was under way.

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Haq misses out on century as South Africa strike on stroke of tea

Haq misses out on century as South Africa strike on stroke of tea

Opener Imam-ul-Haq was dismissed for 93 just before tea as Pakistan reached 199-4 on the opening day of the first Test in Lahore on Sunday.

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Taliban say dozens of Pakistani troops killed in border clashes

Taliban say dozens of Pakistani troops killed in border clashes

Afghanistan's government on Sunday said dozens of Pakistani troops and nine Afghan soldiers were killed in a night of heavy border clashes between the two countries.

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West Indies 35-2 following on after Kuldeep takes five for India

West Indies 35-2 following on after Kuldeep takes five for India

The West Indies were 35-2 in their second innings at tea on the third day of the second Test on Sunday after following on 270 runs behind India.

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Schauffele battles doubts to end title drought in Japan

Schauffele battles doubts to end title drought in Japan

Two-time major winner Xander Schauffele admitted he "definitely had doubts" that he could lift another trophy after ending his title drought at the PGA Tour's Baycurrent Classic in Japan on Sunday.

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Pakistan-Afghan border crossings closed after heavy clashes

Pakistan-Afghan border crossings closed after heavy clashes

Key border crossings between Pakistan and Afghanistan were closed on Sunday after fierce clashes erupted overnight following Taliban accusations that Islamabad had carried out air strikes this week, officials said.

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Five-wicket Kuldeep runs through West Indies, India enforce follow-on

Five-wicket Kuldeep runs through West Indies, India enforce follow-on

Spinner Kuldeep Yadav claimed five wickets as India bowled out the West Indies for 248 and enforced the follow-on in the second Test on Sunday.

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Pakistan 107-1 at lunch in first South Africa Test

Pakistan 107-1 at lunch in first South Africa Test

Opener Imam-ul-Haq hit a solid half-century as Pakistan reached 107-1 at lunch on the opening day of the first Test against South Africa in Lahore on Sunday.

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China, Philippines trade blame over boat collision in disputed sea

China, Philippines trade blame over boat collision in disputed sea

The Philippines said a Chinese ship deliberately rammed one of its government vessels in the disputed South China Sea on Sunday, though Beijing blamed Manila for the incident.

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