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Tennis Star Serena Williams Marries Alexis Ohanian

Williams, 36, and new husband Alexis Ohanian, 34, have tied to knot after announcing their engagement in December 2016, sources tell PEOPLE. The ceremony comes just 11 weeks after the couple welcomed their baby girl, Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr., on Sept. 1 — almost two years after they began dating in 2015. Ohanian, the co-founder of Reddit, and Williams, one ...

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North Korean Defector had 10-Inch Parasite in His Stomach, Unlike Anything Surgeon Had Seen Before

An experienced South Korean surgeon operating on a defector from North Korea has described his shock upon finding dozens of unusual parasites inside the man’s stomach, suggesting widespread health issues among the population of the secretive state. The patient, who has not been named, was critically injured as he fled North Korea under a hail of bullets fired from his former comrades through the Joint ...

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What You Need To Know About The Crisis In Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe remained without a clear political leader on Thursday in the face of conflicting reports about the apparent military coup on the country’s long-ruling president, Robert Mugabe. Some sources have portrayed the strongman leader’s departure as a “done deal,” and opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai called for Mugabe’s resignation in a news conference Thursday. Yet other reports have suggested that he is refusing ...

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Sanchez feeling the pressure of failed Man City move, says Eboue

Alexis Sanchez has struggled after failing to secure a move from Arsenal to Manchester City but the Gunners must do what they can to keep him, according to Emmanuel Eboue. Chile forward Sanchez appeared destined to end his three-year stay at the Emirates Stadium by joining Premier League rivals Manchester City in the previous transfer window. However, Arsenal were not ...

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Zim universities hold off lectures as army takes control

Harare – Zimbabwean universities advised students to stay at home on Wednesday as the uniformed forces in the country took over power after announcing on state broadcaster, ZTV, early on Wednesday that they were “targeting criminals” around President Robert Mugabe. The takeover of the state broadcaster by the military followed a statement by President Mugabe’s Zanu-PF party on Tuesday evening ...

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Business as usual in Harare

Harare – Most retail outlets have opened for business despite the armed forces seizing control of the southern African country, including the state-owned Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation. A survey conducted by News24 by 10:00 showed that most retail outlets had opened for business although foot traffic into the outlets was much lower than usual. A Pick n Pay outlet which is ...

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James Rodriguez: Bayern Munich star wanted back at Real Madrid by Florentino Perez

REAL MADRID chief Florentino Perez wants to recall Bayern Munich playmaker James Rodriguez. Rodriguez left Real Madrid for Bayern Munich in the summer, signing a two-year loan deal with the Bundesliga champions. However, the sacking of manager Carlo Ancelotti has led to talk of a premature move away from the Allianz Arena. And Spanish website Don Balon says the Colombian ...

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Cristiano Ronaldo transfer: Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos refuses to rule out exit

SERGIO RAMOS refused to rule out a Real Madrid exit for Cristiano Ronaldo. Reports emerged from Spain yesterday claiming Ronaldo had had another furious bust up with Bernabeu chiefs and wanted to leave the club. Ronaldo has started the season poorly, scoring just once in the league, and and has been embroiled in contract talks. And Real Madrid captain Ramos remained coy ...

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Zimbabwe crisis: Mugabe ‘under house arrest’ after army takeover

Zimbabwe’s military has placed President Robert Mugabe under house arrest in the capital Harare, South African President Jacob Zuma says. Mr Mugabe told Mr Zuma in a phone call that he was fine, the South African leader’s office said. Troops are patrolling the capital, Harare, after they seized state TV and said they were targeting “criminals”. The move may be ...

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