Year: 2019
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Africa
National mourning after Ethiopia ‘coup attempt’
ETV Gen Seare Mekonnen’s death was announced on state television on Sunday Image caption: Ethiopia has declared a national day…
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Africa
Cavallini, David scores 3 goals, Canada defeats Cuba 7-0
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Coach John Herdman couldn’t be happier about the state of Canadian soccer. “Our Canadian football system is…
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Africa
Number of dead from Ebola outbreak ‘passes 1,500’
Health workers cover up so they don’t spread EbolaImage caption: As of Sunday, 1,506 people had died in the outbreak…
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Canada
Canadian astronaut David Saint-Jacques set to return after more than six months in space
LONGUEUIL, Que. – David Saint-Jacques is set to return to Earth on Monday after more than six months aboard the…
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Sports
Nick Nurse named new coach of Canada’s men’s basketball team
Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse is the new coach of Canada’s men’s basketball team. Canada Basketball announced the hiring…
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Sports
Row over Cameroon players’ reactions
Ajara Nchout (right) was upset that her goal was disallowed Image caption: Cameroon were knocked out of the Women’s World…
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Canada
Trudeau welcoming Raptors, but Trump uncertain for White House visit
WASHINGTON — While plans are underway for the Toronto Raptors to meet Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, a White House visit…
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Sports
Toronto Raptors happy to grab Dewan Hernandez with second-last pick of draft
TORONTO — Having barely taken a breath after winning his first NBA championship last week, Toronto Raptors general manager Bobby…
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Sports
New African football role for Fifa head Samoura
Fatma Samoura became Fifa secretary general in 2016Image caption: Football’s international governing body has appointed its secretary general, Fatma Samoura,…
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General News
Joint statement from FIFA and Confederation of African Football (CAF)
FIFA and CAF will undertake as soon as possible a full forensic audit of CAF ZURICH, Switzerland, June 21, 2019/…
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