At least 15 dead in Burkina Faso church attack
It the latest atrocity in the country to be attributed to Islamist militants.
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Garbisi missed penalty denies Italy historic win
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‘Fewer children will be born’: Alabama embryo ruling divides devout Christians
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Inside the long-abandoned tunnel beneath the Clyde
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How a £525 bet gave birth to your morning commute
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EFL Cup final: Chelsea 0-0 Liverpool – Sterling goal ruled out & Gakpo hits post
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Ukraine says half of all Western military aid delayed
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Israel mulls ceasefire plan as progress reported
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