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Feature: Ethiopian, Djiboutian youth realize career dreams in Chinese-built railway
by Xinhua writer Habtamu Worku
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World
Ukraine says Russian shelling targets civilians in Kharkiv region
KHARKIV, Ukraine (Reuters) -Ukraine said Russian shelling targeted civilians in two cities in the northeastern region of Kharkiv on Saturday while President Volodymyr Zelenskiy reported successes by troops fighting a renewed Russian assault there.
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World
Feature: Zimbabwean blueberry producers seek access to Chinese market
HARARE, May 18 (Xinhua) -- At a farm in Marondera, about 80 kilometers east of the Zimbabwean capital Harare, blueberries are ripening in May. Workers carefully pick the plump berries from the shrubs, ensuring not to damage the delicate fruit.
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World
Ethiopian PM inaugurates China-supported military hospital
ADDIS ABABA, May 18 (Xinhua) -- Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Saturday inaugurated a specialized referral hospital of the national army in Bishoftu town, in Ethiopia's Oromia regional state.
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Football
Soccer-Tuchel bemoans lack of focus as Bayern finish third
SINSHEIM, Germany (Reuters) - Departing Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel was unhappy with his team's lack of focus following their season-ending 4-2 loss at Hoffenheim on Saturday in which the Bavarians threw away a two-goal lead.
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Football
Soccer-Chelsea's Hayes signs off with spectacular WSL title win
MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - Chelsea coach Emma Hayes has always done things her own way, but not even she could have predicted how her side would come back in her final game in charge to snatch the Women's Super League title that she had conceded two weeks ago.
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World
Ethiopian Airlines inaugurates Chinese-built terminal, doubling passenger capacity
ADDIS ABABA, May 18 (Xinhua) -- Ethiopian Airlines, Africa's largest and fastest-growing airline, inaugurated a Chinese-built domestic passenger terminal in Addis Ababa, the Ethiopian capital, on Saturday.
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Technology
Britain's M&S apologises after website and app hit by 'technical issue'
LONDON (Reuters) -British retailer Marks & Spencer apologised to customers on Saturday after its website and app went offline for several hours because of a "technical issue".
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Tennis
Tennis-Swiatek brushes Sabalenka aside to win third Italian Open title
ROME (Reuters) -Iga Swiatek beat Aryna Sabalenka 6-2 6-3 to win her third Italian Open title on Saturday as the Pole came out on top once again in a battle between the top two in the women's rankings following her Madrid Open triumph earlier this month.
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World
Shanghai-Kathmandu-Shigatse inaugural charter flight lands in Kathmandu
KATHMANDU, May 18 (Xinhua) -- The Shanghai-Kathmandu-Shigatse cross-border charter flight landed here on Saturday evening with an aim of promoting tourism.
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World
South African rescuers continue search for 11 fishermen missing off Cape Town
CAPE TOWN, May 18 (Xinhua) -- South African sea rescue organizations announced on Saturday that search and rescue efforts are continuing for 11 fishermen who went missing after their fishing trawler sank off the coast of Cape Town.
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Motorsport
Motor racing-McLaren can hope to win at Imola, says Piastri
IMOLA, Italy (Reuters) - McLaren can hope to win Sunday's Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, Australian Oscar Piastri said on Saturday after qualifying on the front row alongside Red Bull's triple world champion Max Verstappen.
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World
One killed, six injured in clashes in western Libyan city, TV channel says
TRIPOLI (Reuters) - At least one person was killed and six injured when fierce clashes broke out on Saturday in the city of Zawiya in western Libya, prompting calls for a ceasefire to rescue families trapped in the conflict area, a Libyan TV channel said.
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World
Intense heat wave, rains forecast in parts of India
NEW DELHI, May 18 (Xinhua) -- India's northern and western parts will face heat waves during the next five days, while the southern and northeastern region will witness heavy rains till Tuesday, said the country's meteorological department Saturday.
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Football
Soccer-Man City miss out on WSL title despite win over Villa
BIRMINGHAM, England (Reuters) - Manchester City beat Aston Villa 2-1 on the final day of the Women's Super League season, but it was not enough to secure the title as Chelsea, who hammered Manchester United 6-0 at Old Trafford, pipped them to the trophy on goal difference
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Football
Soccer-Chelsea crowned WSL champions after crushing Man United
MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) -A virtuoso performance from striker Mayra Ramirez set Chelsea on course for a 6-0 rout of Manchester United at Old Trafford on Saturday to secure a record fifth successive Women's Super League title in coach Emma Hayes's last game in charge.
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Other Sports
Inter Milan owner warns over club's stability as loan expiry date looms
MILAN (Reuters) -The owner of Italian soccer champions Inter Milan warned over the club's stability on Saturday after failing to reach an agreement with debt holder Oaktree, as a deadline rapidly approaches to repay a multi-million euro loan.
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Cycling
Cycling-Ganna gets time-trial revenge on Pogacar to win Giro stage 14
(Reuters) -Italy's Filippo Ganna of Ineos Grenadiers gained revenge on race leader Tadej Pogacar by winning stage 14 of the Giro d'Italia on Saturday, an individual time trial, but the Slovenian extended his overall race lead by more than a minute.
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Football
Soccer-Bayern end poor season in third place after Hoffenheim loss
SINSHEIM, Germany (Reuters) -Bayern Munich squandered a two-goal lead to slump to a 4-2 loss at Hoffenheim courtesy of an Andrej Kramaric hat-trick in the Bundesliga finale on Saturday, ending a disappointing season in third place as coach Thomas Tuchel bowed out.
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Football
Soccer-Leverkusen become first Bundesliga team to go all season without defeat
LEVERKUSEN, Germany (Reuters) -Champions Bayer Leverkusen edged past Augsburg 2-1 on the last matchday on Saturday to become the first team in the history of the Bundesliga to complete a full season without a loss.