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In east Ukraine trench, soldiers dig in for 'total war'
In east Ukraine trench, soldiers dig in for 'total war'
by  AFP

Down a trench in Ukraine's Donbas region, Dima admits it took him time to adjust to the sounds of war, to living with fellow soldiers and to the flies everywhere. "Today, there is total war," says the soldier, hoping to "rest when it's all over".

Omanyala gets last minute visa reprieve for Worlds
Omanyala gets last minute visa reprieve for Worlds
by  AFP

Africa's fastest man Ferdinand Omanyala on Thursday said he would compete in the World Athletics Championships in Oregon after being granted a last-minute visa to travel to the United States. The Kenyan team had been due to leave for the United States in two batches on Monday and Tuesday, but several members including Omanyala did not receive visas.

Omanyala gets last minute visa reprieve for Worlds: coach
Omanyala gets last minute visa reprieve for Worlds: coach
by  AFP

Africa's fastest man Ferdinand Omanyala will be able to compete in the World Athletics Championships after being granted a last-minute visa to travel to the United States, his coach said Thursday. Championship organisers Oregon22 and World Athletics on Wednesday said they were following up visa issues for some athletes, adding the Covid-19 pandemic had made international travel more challenging.

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