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Iraq launches project to reduce flaring at oilfields

Iraq has launched a new project that aims to recover gas normally set alight during oil extraction at two oilfields in the country's south.

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Rising rents spark Berlin housing seizure referendum

In her apartment in suburban Berlin, Regina Lehmann despairs at the letter from her landlord, a big real estate group: the rent is going up.

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SpaceX's first all-civilian orbital mission returns to Earth

Four SpaceX tourists landed in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Florida Saturday evening after spending three days in space, successfully concluding the first orbital mission in history with no professional astronauts on board.

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Climate a top issue in Canada election, yet Greens in death spiral

Concerns over climate change that gave rise to the Green Party are top of mind for Canadians preparing to vote in elections Monday, yet the party itself is fighting for survival.

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China losing battle to sell its 'win-win' deals to Congolese

Much has ground to a halt during the coronavirus pandemic, but not the march of Sino-Congolese friendship. Or so the Chinese embassy in Kinshasha is keen to show, amid growing scrutiny of Beijing's activities in the mineral-rich nation.

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African players in Europe: 100-goal Mane punishes Palace again

It was a memorable weekend for Sadio Mane as he bagged his 100th goal for Liverpool and became the first Premier League footballer to score in nine consecutive matches against the same opponent.

20/09/2021 - 13:09

Pacquiao: king of the ring rumbles for Philippine presidency

Manny Pacquiao is idolised by many in the Philippines both for his punching power and rise from poverty to the peak of world boxing. But his support of a deadly war on drugs and homophobic views have drawn plenty of detractors.

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Who said what in sport this weekend

Who said what in sport this weekend:

19/09/2021 - 23:09

Football: CAF Confederation Cup draw

CAF Confederation Cup round-of-32 draw:

19/09/2021 - 22:09

Three talking points from the Premier League weekend

Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United maintained their fearsome pace at the top of the Premier League at the weekend but early pacesetters Tottenham stumbled again.

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Former England great Jimmy Greaves dies aged 81

Jimmy Greaves was hailed as the "best goalscorer to ever play" after the former Tottenham and England striker died aged 81 on Sunday.

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Four-time world champion Martin to retire from cycling

Germany's Tony Martin will hang up his bike after the World Road Cycling Championships this week in Flanders, his Jumbo team announced on Sunday.

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Prisoners, newcomers, spoilers: Russia election candidates

Russia's three-day parliamentary and local elections close on Sunday, with most Kremlin critics banned from running and the ruling United Russia party expected to retain its majority.

18/09/2021 - 23:09

Former pro cyclist Chris Anker Sorensen dies in Belgian crash

Former pro cyclist Chris Anker Sorensen was killed in a road accident on the sidelines of the world championships in Belgium on Saturday, local media reported, citing Denmark's TV2 Sport.

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'Art is dying': Afghan artists hope to resist Taliban rule

Two days after the Taliban seized Kabul last month, 26-year-old artist Sara took the terracotta plates she'd painted with images praising inspirational Afghan women -- and hurled them to the ground.

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Russian art trove and its tortured history comes to Paris

The line-up at the Louis Vuitton Foundation's new exhibition in Paris reads like a who's who of artistic giants from the Belle Epoque: Van Gogh, Picasso, Monet, Matisse, Cezanne...

18/09/2021 - 01:09

US coupon fraudster gets 12 years in prison

An American woman who elevated counterfeiting coupons to an art was sentenced this week to 12 years in prison for causing losses of $31 million to several companies, officials said Friday.

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Russian oligarch to appeal Swiss closure of art dealer case

Russian oligarch Dmitry Rybolovlev's lawyers said Friday he would appeal Swiss prosecutors' closure of his case against a top art dealer he accused of swindling him out of millions of dollars.

16/09/2021 - 23:09

Hong Kong stocks fall again on mixed day for global equities

Global stocks were mixed again Thursday, with Asian markets enduring another ugly session and US stocks meandering to a nearly flat finish despite better-than-expected retail sales data.

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US stocks little changed after mixed data

Wall Street stocks finished little changed Thursday following mixed economic data in the latest round of choppy trading as worries linger over Covid-19 and expected monetary policy shifts.

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Statue to bitcoin inventor unveiled in Budapest

Hungarian bitcoin enthusiasts unveiled a statue in Budapest on Thursday which they say is the first in the world to honour Satoshi Nakamoto, the enigmatic inventor of the virtual currency.

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Cover-ups: Five monumental wraps by late artist Christo

From Berlin's Reichstag to the Pont Neuf in Paris, late artist Christo and his wife and collaborator Jean-Claude wowed the world with their spectacular projects wrapping famous landmarks around the world.