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• Russia slams 'illegitimate' US-led strikes on Syrian forces

  19-05-2017 23:58
  
  US-led warplanes carry out a strike in Syria's east targeting a convoy of pro-government forces heading towards a garrison near the Jordanian border.
  
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• Icardi, Lanzini named by Argentina for June friendlies

  19-05-2017 23:58
  
  Inter captain Icardi has been banging on the Argentina door since earning a first cap as a substitute in a World Cup qualifier against Uruguay in 2013, while the uncapped Lanzini has had a fine season in the Premier League.
  
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• Donald Trump leaves US as first foreign trip gets under way

  19-05-2017 23:35
  
  Donald Trump begins his first foreign trip with a busy schedule of six stops in eight days, and meetings with Saudi King Salman, Pope Francis and France's new leader Emmanuel Macron.
  
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• Polling extended as Iranians deliver verdict on Rouhani

  19-05-2017 23:16
  
  Iranian voters give their verdict on Hassan Rouhani and his efforts to reform the country's struggling economy while rebuilding international ties.
  
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• Billionaire Usmanov made $1.3 billion offer for control of Arsenal

  19-05-2017 23:12
  
  Usmanov, a Russian billionaire who owns 30 per cent of the English Premier League club, made the offer in a letter to Kroenke, the club's American shareholder who controls a 67 percent stake, the Financial Times reported on Friday.
  
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• WikiLeaks' Assange claims victory after Sweden drops rape investigation

  19-05-2017 22:58
  
  Julian Assange appears on the balcony of Ecuador's London embassy - where he has been holed up since 2012 - after Swedish prosecutors dropped a seven-year rape probe.
  
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• Muguruza beats Venus to reach Italian Open semis

  19-05-2017 22:58
  
  The Spanish third seed, who reached the Rome semi-finals last year before going on to win her sole career grand slam, will next face eighth seeded Ukrainian Elina Svitolina, who earlier upset Czech second seed Karolina Pliskova 6-2 7-6(9).
  
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• Saudis claim Houthi missile was shot down

  19-05-2017 22:38
  Yemen's Houthi movement claim to have fired a ballistic missile at the Saudi Arabian capital Riyadh just hours before the visit of US President Donald Trump.
  
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• White House official in spotlight: report

  19-05-2017 22:29
  A current White House official is a person of interest in the investigation of possible ties between US President Donald Trump and Russia, according to reports.
  
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• Military solution would be 'tragic': US

  19-05-2017 22:17
  Jim Mattis, the United States' Defence Secretary, says any military solution to the North Korea crisis would be 'tragic on an unbelievable scale'.
  
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• McGregor chuffed with Dragons showing

  19-05-2017 19:00
  Dragons boss Paul McGregor couldn't have been happier with his NRL side after they steamrolled the Warriors 30-14 in Hamilton on Friday.
  
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• Thiem ends Nadal's win streak in Rome

  19-05-2017 18:32
  Rafael Nadal's 17-match claycourt winning streak has come to an end at the hands of world No.7 Dominic Thiem.
  
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• Horner praying for new Red Bull engine

  19-05-2017 18:26
  Red Bull boss Christian Horner is hoping and praying the team get a new engine sooner rather than later.
  
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• Italy law obliges parents to vaccinate

  19-05-2017 18:21
  Italy has passed a law obliging parents to vaccinate their children after almost three times as many cases as in the entire of 2016 were reported this year.
  
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• Gaviria wins again at Giro d'Italia

  19-05-2017 18:16
  Fernando Gaviria claimed his fourth stage of the Giro d'Italia but the overall lead belongs to Dutchman Tom Dumoulin.
  
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• Bundesliga signs up first woman referee for next season

  19-05-2017 18:09
  
  BERLIN (Reuters) - A 38-year-old police officer will become the first woman to referee a top-flight football match in Germany next season after being promoted to the Bundesliga, the country's football association (DFB) said on Friday.
  
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• Zverev gives Raonic a lesson in Rome to reach semis

  19-05-2017 18:04
  
  Zverev, 20, will face John Isner for a place in the final after the American edged out Croatian Marin Cilic 7-6(3) 2-6 7-6(2).
  
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• Gaviria wins again to continue stunning Giro debut

  19-05-2017 17:39
  The Quick Step-Floors rider came from nowhere at the end of the 167km stage from Reggio Emilia to Tortona to blast through a gap and cross the line first.
  
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• Neymar left out of Brazil squad for Argentina friendly

  19-05-2017 17:30
  
  RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Neymar and several other top Brazilian players have been left out of the national squad for friendlies next month against Argentina and Australia, coach Tite said on Friday, giving them a long summer break for the first time since 2013.
  
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• Brighton sign German midfielder Gross from Ingolstadt

  19-05-2017 17:25
  
  The 25-year-old midfielder, who has made close to 200 appearances in the top two tiers of German Bundesliga, has signed a four-year contract.
  
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• Soccer-Pogba to return for Manchester United on Sunday

  19-05-2017 14:25
  
  LONDON (Reuters) - Paul Pogba will return for Manchester United for Sunday's home game against Crystal Palace after missing the last two matches due to the death of his father, manager Jose Mourinho said on Friday.
  
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• Sevilla’s Sampaoli says could not snub 'dream' Argentina job

  19-05-2017 14:18
  
  MADRID, (Reuters) - - Sevilla coach Jorge Sampaoli said on Friday a firm offer to coach Argentina would be too tempting to turn down, adding negotiations between his native country and the La Liga club were well advanced.
  
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• JT signs for one more Cowboys NRL season

  19-05-2017 13:59
  
  Johnathan Thurston is set to finish his career with North Queensland after the Australian, Origin and NRL legend's move to sign a one-year contract extension.
  
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• NRL clubs in new push to remove John Grant

  19-05-2017 13:42
  
  A meeting of all 16 NRL club bosses has been called in Sydney early next week when ARLC chairman John Grant is set to face a new threat to his position.
  
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• Firebirds topple Giants in Super Netball

  19-05-2017 13:32
  
  The Giants' hold on top spot in Super Netball is in jeopardy after they suffered a shock 56-53 loss to the Queensland Firebirds on Friday night.
  
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• England have recovered from World Cup woes - De Villiers

  19-05-2017 13:31
  
  England were dumped out in the group stages of the World Cup after winning only one of their five matches. They are currently ranked fifth in the ICC world rankings for the format.
  
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• Yemen cholera cases could hit 300,000

  19-05-2017 13:15
  
  The World Health Organisation says Yemen could have as many as 300,000 cases of cholera within six months.
  
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• F1 expands team for future technical rules

  19-05-2017 13:10
  Formula One is recruiting more experts to advise on future technical regulations including former Williams head of aerodynamics Jason Somerville.
  
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• South Sudan forces killed 114 civilians: UN

  19-05-2017 13:01
  
  The UN says South Sudanese pro-government forces killed at least 114 civilians in six months, as well as committing rapes, looting and torture.
  
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• Suspected Ebola cases in Congo up to 29

  19-05-2017 12:56
  
  Congo is facing 29 suspected cases of the deadly Ebola virus, the World Health Organisation says.
  
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• Climate change making Antarctica greener

  19-05-2017 12:50
  
  Scients say climate change is contributing to rapid plant growth on Antarctica.
  
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• Arsenal win will be boost for next season - Schneiderlin

  19-05-2017 10:10
  
  Everton's dominant home record of just two league losses in 19 games at Goodison Park has helped them secure a seventh-placed finish despite their dismal away record of four wins in 18 away league fixtures so far.
  
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• Thomas pulls out of Giro d'Italia after Sunday crash

  19-05-2017 10:01
  
  The Briton, who finished second in Tuesday's time trial, said continuing "would be a case of trying to survive each day rather than racing".
  
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• Banks to pay $200m in advice compo

  19-05-2017 09:59
  The compensation bill for customers affected by a fee-for-no-service financial advice failure by major banks has increased to over $200 million.
  
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• Lions have to attack and put pressure on All Blacks - Best

  19-05-2017 09:50
  
  Best captained Ireland to their first win over New Zealand in 111 years in Chicago last November and said the key to victory had been taking the game to the world champions.
  
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• Where states stand on abuse redress scheme

  19-05-2017 09:47
  The Commonwealth wants states to opt into a national redress scheme for survivors of institutional child abuse on a "responsible user pays" basis.
  
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• Hawks lose eight flags among AFL changes

  19-05-2017 09:35
  Hawthorn has been forced to make four changes for the AFL match against Collingwood, but Alastair Clarkson says the replacements are in good form.
  
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• Inside 'the Moffatt memory bank': Tracey Moffatt's storytelling through art

  19-05-2017 09:33
  
  As Australia marks the 50th anniversary of the Indigenous referendum, artist Tracey Moffatt reflects on her success that she puts down to hard work.
  
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• Arsenal's title challenge failure is frustrating - Sanchez

  19-05-2017 09:26
  
  Arsenal's inconsistent performances in the second half of the season led them to a second-placed finish last campaign and the same problem affected them this season, with 10 wins in their last l8 league fixtures dropping them to fifth position.
  
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• Daughter of Venezuelan politician pressured in Australia

  19-05-2017 09:12
  
  SBS World News Radio:Venezuelan activists are calling for the daughter of a key Venezuelan political figure to be deported from Australia.
  
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• Novak Djokovic career by numbers

  19-05-2017 09:06
  With world No.2 Novak Djokovic to turn 30 within days, here is a look at the Serbian star's career in numbers.
  
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• Hayne 80 minutes away from Origin return

  19-05-2017 05:37
  Jarryd Hayne is set to return to the stage which made him a star if he can get through 80 minutes against Manly in the NRL.
  
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• Cycling: Talansky wins stage 5 in California, Majka retains overall lead

  19-05-2017 05:27
  Facing a challenging climb up Mount Baldy, the two cyclists separated themselves in the final stretch where Talansky moved in front on the final left-hand corner to earn the win for his Cannondale Drapac team.
  
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• Polls open as Iranians give verdict on Rouhani

  19-05-2017 05:23
  
  Iranians head to the polls Friday for a vote that has become a referendum on President Hassan Rouhani's policy of opening up to the world and efforts to rebuild the stagnant economy.
  
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• North Melbourne upset with AFL MRP rulings

  19-05-2017 05:09
  North Melbourne are upset that no action was taken over a tackle that left Trent Dumont concussed.
  
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• GWS Giants suffer yet another injury blow

  19-05-2017 05:04
  
  Greater Western Sydney have added Devon Smith to the AFL club's long injury list, with the small forward to miss six to 12 weeks.
  
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• Japan cabinet approves bill allowing emperor's abdication

  19-05-2017 04:47
  
  The Japanese government on Friday approved a one-off bill allowing ageing Emperor Akihito to step down from the Chrysanthemum Throne, in the first such abdication in two centuries.
  
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• AFL draftee contracts 'ridiculous': Fagan

  19-05-2017 04:46
  
  Brisbane coach Chris Fagan says draftees should sign longer-term contracts so they don't have to deal with speculation over their future early in their careers.
  
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• Force turn to Grant to topple Highlanders

  19-05-2017 04:28
  Western Force will attempt to end the Highlanders' seven-match winning run when they lock horns in Perth.
  
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• GI in good spirits, says Souths' Maguire

  19-05-2017 04:14
  
  South Sydney coach Michael Maguire says Greg Inglis should be admired for his decision to seek help for his mental health problems.
  
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