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Key of seethe: I.Coast row with Sahel juntas spills into concert halls
Ivorian reggae star Alpha Blondy abruptly interrupted his concert's chilled-out vibes to wade into a far less laid-back subject -- the coups in his country's unrest-riven Sahel neighbours.
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'My blood was spilled here': a year on, Tanzania unable to mourn election violence
A year after Tanzania's bloody election, many remain traumatised by the violence, while government critics live in fear of abduction and arbitrary arrest, or facing treason and terrorism charges.
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Texans make most of Chargers nightmare offense to win playoff opener
The Houston Texans took advantage of an error-strewn performance from the Los Angeles Chargers to win the opening AFC wild card game of the NFL playoffs 32-12 on Saturday.
Djokovic reveals 'energetic disc' as new secret weapon
Novak Djokovic has revealed a new secret weapon that he credits with helping keep him healthy and prolong his career -- a green "energetic disc".
Stay inside to avoid toxic LA wildfire smoke, residents warned
Health bosses warned people living in Los Angeles on Saturday to stay indoors because of dangerous wildfire smoke wreathing the area.
French far-right firebrand Le Pen buried in private ceremony
Jean-Marie Le Pen, co-founder of France's main postwar far-right movement, was buried Saturday in a private ceremony in his native Brittany amid tight security.
Special counsel who led Trump prosecutions leaves US Justice Dept
Jack Smith, the special counsel appointed to investigate Donald Trump for his alleged effort to overturn results of the 2020 election, has left the US Department of Justice, prosecutors said Saturday in a court filing.
Rabiot helps Marseille keep pressure on PSG
Adrien Rabiot scored a second-half winner as Marseille beat Rennes 2-1 in Brittany on Saturday to move within four points of Ligue 1 pace-setters Paris Saint-Germain.
Shalulile rescues Sundowns as FAR Rabat, Pyramids qualify
Supersub Peter Shalulile helped Mamelodi Sundowns snatch a dramatic CAF Champions League group victory on Saturday, as FAR Rabat and Pyramids secured quarter-finals places.
Milan flop on Conceicao's San Siro debut, Juve draw again
Sergio Conceicao's AC Milan flopped on the new coach's San Siro debut after the seven-time European champions could only draw 1-1 with struggling Cagliari in Serie A on Saturday, while Juventus's spiky derby with Torino ended 1-1.
Man City captain Walker wants to leave, says Guardiola
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola said on Saturday that club captain Kyle Walker has asked to leave the English champions to explore opportunities abroad.
Sudan paramilitary leader says 'lost' Al-Jazira state capital
Sudanese paramilitary leader Mohamed Hamdan Daglo said Saturday his Rapid Support Forces had "lost" key Al-Jazira state capital Wad Madani, as the military and allied armed groups entered the city after more than a year of paramilitary control.
LA fires threaten more homes as winds forecast to pick up
The largest of the Los Angeles fires spread toward previously untouched neighborhoods Saturday, forcing new evacuations and dimming hopes that the disaster was coming under control.
Five things to know about New Glenn, Blue Origin's new rocket
Blue Origin, the US space company founded by billionaire Jeff Bezos in 2000, is poised for a historic first: its maiden voyage into orbital space with a brand new rocket, New Glenn.
Penalty king Kane sends Bayern past Gladbach
A second-half penalty from Harry Kane gave Bayern Munich a 1-0 win at Borussia Moenchengladbach on Saturday, restoring their four-point lead at the top of the Bundesliga table.
Man City hit Salford for eight, Liverpool cruise into FA Cup 4th round
Manchester City dashed the dreams of Salford's former Manchester United star owners with an 8-0 FA Cup rout on Saturday, while Liverpool cruised into the fourth round with a 4-0 victory over Accrington Stanley.
French far-right firebrand Le Pen's buried in private ceremony
Jean-Marie Le Pen, co-founder of France's main postwar far-right movement, was buried Saturday in a private ceremony in his native Brittany amid tight security.
Draw specialists Juve held by derby rivals Torino
Juventus were held to yet another draw on Saturday after a spiky local derby at Torino ended 1-1, while Atalanta's goalless stalemate at Udinese denied them top spot in Serie A.
Rockets-Hawks game postponed due to winter storm
Saturday's scheduled NBA game between the Atlanta Hawks and the Houston Rockets has been postponed due to a winter storm in Atlanta.
Blue Origin set for first launch of giant New Glenn rocket
A quarter of a century after its founding, Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin is finally ready for its maiden orbital voyage on Sunday with a brand new rocket the company hopes will shake up the commercial space race.
Toulouse, 11-try Bordeaux-Begles into Champions Cup last 16
France full-back Thomas Ramos starred as holders Toulouse edged the Sharks 20-8 in Durban to reach the Champions Cup last 16 on Saturday, as French rivals Bordeaux-Begles also advanced in convincing fashion with an 11-try performance.
Dutch police detain hundreds at climate protest
Dutch police on Saturday detained hundreds of climate activists and used two water cannons to break up a protest that blocked off a main highway into the city for several hours.
Lyon slip to Ligue 1 loss at Brest
Lyon missed an opportunity to draw level on points with third-placed Monaco in Ligue 1 on Saturday with a 2-1 loss at Brest.
Toulouse edge Sharks, Bordeaux-Begles hammer Exeter to reach Champions Cup last 16
France full-back Thomas Ramos starred as holders Toulouse edged the Sharks 20-8 in Durban to reach the Champions Cup last 16 as Bordeaux-Begles also advanced in convincing fashion.
Liverpool, Chelsea cruise into FA Cup 4th round, Brentford stung by Plymouth
Trent Alexander-Arnold's stunning strike lit up Liverpool's 4-0 win over Accrington Stanley to cruise into the FA Cup fourth round on Saturday as Chelsea thrashed Morecambe 5-0.
Benin's women, pillars of voodoo celebrations
Clad in white and pink, Deborah Bossou, 25, blends vibrant song with dance as she immerses herself with fellow practitioners in Vodun, traditional voodoo celebrations in Benin.
Marmoush fires Frankfurt to victory amid Man City link
A first-half goal from Omar Marmoush took Eintracht Frankfurt to a 1-0 Bundesliga win at St Pauli on Saturday amid growing speculation that the Egyptian star is on the brink of a move to Manchester City.
Tram collision in France's Strasbourg injures 20
Two trams collided in a tunnel in the eastern French city of Strasbourg on Saturday, injuring at least twenty people, the authorities said.
New Red Bull football boss Klopp in stands for Paris FC match
Jurgen Klopp, the new global head of football at Red Bull, a minority shareholder in French club Paris FC, on Saturday watched from the stands as the French Ligue 2 side beat Amiens.
German far-right outlines radical programme as protesters rally
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party set out a radical programme on Saturday at a party congress ahead of next month's snap general election as thousands of protesters took to the streets to voice their opposition to the party.
Shami returns to India squad for England T20s after year absence
Fast bowler Mohammed Shami on Saturday returned to India's squad for the upcoming T20 international series against England after more than a year's break due to injury.
Atalanta miss chance to top Serie A with Udinese stalemate
Atalanta missed the chance to move provisionally top of Serie A on Saturday after being held to a goalless draw at Udinese which left them two points behind league leaders Napoli.
Syria, Lebanon pledge firm ties after years of tensions
Syria's new ruler and Lebanon's prime minister pledged on Saturday to build lasting ties during the first visit by a Lebanese head of government to Damascus since the start of the civil war in 2011.
De Mevius and Brabec take Dakar sixth stage honours
Belgian Guillaume de Mevius claimed stage six behind the wheel of a Mini as the Dakar Rally resumed on Saturday after a rest day.