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Russians to prod Putin on poverty, personal life as ratings fall
AFP, Published on 20/06/2019
» MOSCOW - Russians are set to ask President Vladimir Putin about growing poverty at home and tensions abroad during an annual televised phone-in Thursday, which comes following a fall in his approval ratings.
Fearful of elephant attacks, some in Botswana cheer hunting's return
AFP, Published on 20/06/2019
» KASANE (BOTSWANA) - An elephant carcass lies at the edge of a field in Legotlhwana village, northeast Botswana -- evidence of the desperation and anger felt by a farmer whose crops have been repeatedly destroyed.
Hoiles -- the race caller with a head for figures
AFP, Published on 20/06/2019
» ASCOT (UNITED KINGDOM) - Richard Hoiles, whose voice millions round the world will hear calling the horses at Royal Ascot this week, has travelled an unconventional route to commentating and helping English broadcaster ITV garner awards for its racing coverage.