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Guatemala election: Uncertainty reigns as top candidates barred

Sunday 16th of June 2019, 3:48
related countries: Guatemala

With two of the main candidates barred from running, Guatemala's presidential election is in disarray.
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Hong Kong protests: Thousands march against extradition bill

Sunday 16th of June 2019, 8:44
related countries: Hong Kong

The streets of Hong Kong are brought to a standstill in the third mass protest there this week.
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Electrical failure cuts power to all of Argentina and Uruguay, supplier says

Sunday 16th of June 2019, 11:18
related countries: Argentina, Uruguay

All of Argentina and Uruguay are without power, supplier says, affecting about 48m people.
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Hong Kong extradition bill: Protesters return to streets despite suspension

Sunday 16th of June 2019, 14:31
related countries: Hong Kong

Hundreds of thousands flood the streets over a proposed extradition bill, despite its suspension.
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South African teens attempt Cape-to-Cairo in homemade plane

Sunday 16th of June 2019, 15:24
related countries: South Africa, Egypt
related places: Cairo

It will take six weeks to cover the 12,000km route in a four-seater they assembled in three weeks.
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Golan Heights: Israel unveils 'Trump Heights' settlement

Sunday 16th of June 2019, 16:32
related countries: Israel, United States

Its PM said the move honoured the US president for recognising Israel's sovereignty over the Golan.
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India vs Pakistan: Rohit Sharma's 140 sets up victory for Virat Kohli's side

Sunday 16th of June 2019, 18:48
related countries: Pakistan, India

Rohit Sharma hits his second century of the World Cup as India thrash Pakistan by 86 runs at Old Trafford.
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Maurizio Sarri: Juventus appoint Chelsea manager

Sunday 16th of June 2019, 20:32
related countries: Italy

Maurizio Sarri leaves Chelsea to take over at Italian champions Juventus after one season in charge of the Premier League club.
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Miriwoong: The Australian language which barely anybody speaks

Sunday 16th of June 2019, 20:45
related countries: Aruba, Australia

Australia has about 100 indigenous languages at risk of being lost - so how do you save them?
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Buenos Aires in darkness after power failure

Sunday 16th of June 2019, 20:53
related countries: Paraguay, Argentina

Tens of millions of homes across Argentina, Uruguay and parts of Paraguay suffered from a power cut.
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Carole Ghosn calls for President Trump to back her husband

Sunday 16th of June 2019, 23:00
related countries: Japan

The wife of the former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn wants pressure put on Japan over his legal battle.
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Stealing from the sick in Uganda

Sunday 16th of June 2019, 23:19
related countries: Uganda

The BBC finds evidence that prescription drugs have been sold illegally by Ugandan health workers.
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A bridge made of grass

Sunday 16th of June 2019, 23:25
related countries: Peru
related places: Inca

The annual remaking of the last remaining Inca rope bridge at Q'eswachaka in Peru.
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Saving sharks: One woman's mission to protect the hammerhead

Sunday 16th of June 2019, 23:38
related countries: Costa Rica

Marine biologist Ilena Zanella vowed to save the shark after diving with them off Costa Rica.
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