South Africa police station raid: Five killed in Umtata

Five policemen and a solider are shot, two "execution style", during a raid by armed robbers.

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How Nigeria’s bobsleigh team made Olympic history

Nigeria's bobsleigh team, which debuted at the Pyeongchang Olympics, on overcoming the odds.

How Nigeria’s bobsleigh team made Olympic history

Nigeria's bobsleigh team, which debuted at the Pyeongchang Olympics, on overcoming the odds.

How Nigeria’s bobsleigh team made Olympic history

Nigeria's bobsleigh team, which debuted at the Pyeongchang Olympics, on overcoming the odds.

How Nigeria’s bobsleigh team made Olympic history

Nigeria's bobsleigh team, which debuted at the Pyeongchang Olympics, on overcoming the odds.

How Nigeria’s bobsleigh team made Olympic history

Nigeria's bobsleigh team, which debuted at the Pyeongchang Olympics, on overcoming the odds.

How Nigeria’s bobsleigh team made Olympic history

Nigeria's bobsleigh team, which debuted at the Pyeongchang Olympics, on overcoming the odds.

Spain: Father of migrant boy found in suitcase in Ceuta freed

Ali Ouattara's son Adou was found curled up in a suitcase being smuggled into Spain.

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