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Japanese minister visits shrine to war dead, angering China, South Korea
Defence Minister Koizumi's visit to Yasukuni Shrine comes on the 81st anniversary of Japan's surrender in WWII.
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Al Jazeera
What the Taliban achieved and failed to achieve in five years
The Taliban government brought security and stability but is facing increasing alienation of the general population.
BBC News
Family stranded at sea for 16 hours after jet ski capsized in Thailand
A father and his two young sons spent a night adrift before being rescued off the coast of the island of Koh Samui.
Al Jazeera
World Cup winner Ferran Torres joins Paris Saint-Germain from Barcelona
The 26-year-old striker cost the Ligue 1 champions a reported 50 million euros ($58m) and has signed a five-year deal.
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Arsenal vs Manchester City: Community Shield – prediction, lineups, teams
Premier League winners Arsenal and FA Cup holders Man City prepare to trade blows as English top-flight season nears.
Al Jazeera
At scene of deadly Israeli strike on Lebanon home
An overnight Israeli strike on a family home in Ansar, southern Lebanon, killed at least seven people.
BBC News
South Korea proposes talks to officially end war with North
Lee Jae Myung offers chance to end the conflict, which has been frozen since an armistice in 1953.
BBC News
Moment family rescued after 16 hours floating on jet ski off Thailand
A 50-year-old father and his two sons were found floating off Koh Samui island, a local official told AFP on Saturday.
NPR
They fought for the U.S. in Afghanistan. Now they worry about losing their green cards
When the U.S. withdrew from Afghanistan five years ago, thousands of Afghans who helped U.S. troops were brought here to rebuild…
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Bangladesh rock Australia as historic Test win in sight
Australia close Day Three of the first Test against Bangladesh on 161-4, trailing the record-chasing tourists by 67.
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FIFA World Cup and Olympics cited as Coe warns of politicians near sport
World Athletics' president says political influence in sport must be kept in check with LA Olympics on horizon.
ABC News
Sharks stumble as Dolphins stay in NRL's vital top four
Cronulla blows a huge opportunity to move back into the NRL's top four with a painful and potentially fatal 24-20 loss to lowly…
ABC News
Quick hits: Smith sets review record after horror drop, Warner jinxes Marnus
Steve Smith reviews a decision before he's given out, Marnus Labuschagne gets desperate and then jinxed, while Josh Hazlewood…
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Venus Williams hits 13-game tennis losing streak with Cincinnati Open exit
Seven-time Grand Slam winner Venus Williams defeated 6-2, 6-2 by Emiliana Arango in the first round of Cincinnati Open.
NPR
Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off Indonesia's coast, killing at least 20
A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia early Saturday, killing at least 20 people, collapsing…
Al Jazeera
The women India’s biggest river project forgot
As the Ken-Betwa dam displaces thousands, legal protections on compensation are being ignored.
ABC News
Resources Minister King weighs in on WA GST furore
The federal minister called an interim report that recommended cutting WA's share of the GST as "clearly incorrect" and said the…
ABC News
Charity drive charges on despite boggy conditions
Torrential rains and flooded roads did not stop more than 70 cars from taking part in this year's Variety Bash, even if major…