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Fresh clashes in Nagorno-Karabakh

Renewed fighting is reported between troops from Azerbaijan and Armenia in the disputed Caucasus region of Nagorno-Karabakh.
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Alawites distance themselves from Assad

Leaders of President Bashar al-Assad's Alawite sect in Syria release a document, obtained by the BBC, that distances themselves from his regime and outlines what kind of future they wish for the country after five years of civil war.
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Greece challenges IMF over 'debt leak'

Greece seeks an explanation from the IMF over a conversation in which top officials allegedly say a crisis "event" is needed to conclude debt talks.
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Hull in mix for first major win

England's Charley Hull is in contention to win her first major after a 69 left her within two shots of the lead at the ANA Inspiration.
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'El Clasico win can be turning point'

Real Madrid's El Clasico victory is just the lift that their La Liga season needs, boss Zinedine Zidane says.
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Hamilton on pole after investigation

Lewis Hamilton storms to a superb pole position at the Bahrain GP, before escaping punishment for reversing in the pit lane.
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