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Running legend Haile Gebrselassie retires, aged 37
Ethiopian long-distance legend Haile Gebrselassie shocks the athletics world
Ethiopia's greatest long-distance runner Haile Gebrselassie announces his retirement, aged 37, and shocks his fans worldwide.
Also in the news this week: Moroccan security forces kill 20 people in a Saharawi protest camp the disputed territory of Western Sahara. Eight policemen have gone on trial in the Democratic Republic of Congo accused of killing human rights activist Floribert Chebeya. G20 leaders meet at South Korea Summit 鈥撀燽ut did Africa get a mention? Plus, the feature film frica United is released.
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