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Mahrez wins African footballer award

Media playback is not supported on this device Mahrez on AFOTY win: I am very proud and very happy Riyad Mahrez has been crowned the BBC African Footballer of the Year 2016. Fans from across the world voted for the Algeria and Leicester midfielder ahead of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Andre Ayew, …

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New Italian PM Paolo Gentiloni sworn in

Image copyright AP Italy’s new Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni has taken office and announced his new cabinet. Mr Gentiloni, 62, succeeds Matteo Renzi, who resigned after losing a referendum eight days ago. Pier Carlo Padoan remains economy minister and Angelino Alfano becomes foreign minister. Mr Gentiloni is a loyalist from …

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Terminally ill boy dies in Santa’s arms

Image copyright Facebook Image caption Mr Matzen has played the part of Santa for six years A US man who dresses up as Santa Claus fulfilled a dying boy’s Christmas wish by visiting him at his bedside, before the youngster passed away in his arms. Eric Schmitt-Matzen rushed to a …

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Pennsylvania vote recount blocked by judge

Image copyright Reuters Image caption Jill Stein has pushed for recounts in three states won by Donald Trump A US federal judge has blocked an attempt by a Green candidate to force a recount in Pennsylvania of votes cast in last month’s presidential election. Jill Stein has sought a recount …

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