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'Hundreds missing' as ferry capsizes

Rescue efforts at the scene of a capsizing in Lake Tanzania

The vessel was reportedly overloaded when it toppled on its route on Lake Victoria, Tanzania.

  • 20 September 2018
  • From the section Africa

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Sport Russia reinstated after doping ban

A decision to lift the suspension of Russia's anti-doping agency (Rusada) is labelled "the greatest treachery" of clean athletes.

  • 20 September 2018
  • From the section Sport

Le Pen ordered to take psychiatric tests

The court order is part of a probe into the far-right leader sharing images of IS atrocities.

  • 20 September 2018
  • From the section Europe

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  • 20 September 2018
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