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'Do it': Former fixer Cohen testifies that he lied for Trump

'Do it': Former fixer Cohen testifies that he lied for Trump

Donald Trump's one-time fixer and the star prosecution witness in the former president's criminal trial testified Monday that he lied and bullied for his former boss whom he said told him to cover up an affair.

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Four dead, 60 injured in Mumbai billboard collapse

Four dead, 60 injured in Mumbai billboard collapse

Four people were killed and at least 60 injured after a billboard collapsed during a fierce storm in India's financial capital Mumbai, officials said Monday.

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Iran director's escape, MeToo tensions build off-screen drama at Cannes

Iran director's escape, MeToo tensions build off-screen drama at Cannes

The escape of an Iranian director and rumours over fresh MeToo allegations were setting the scene Monday for a dramatic Cannes Film Festival, already packed with Hollywood icons and attention-grabbing films.

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Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof leaves Iran ahead of Cannes: statement

Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof leaves Iran ahead of Cannes: statement

Iranian film director Mohammad Rasoulof said Monday he had left Iran after being sentenced to jail on national security charges, a day ahead of the opening of the Cannes Film Festival where his new film is in the main competition.

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In Israel, a 'different' Memorial Day amid Gaza war

In Israel, a 'different' Memorial Day amid Gaza war

On Monday, an area of Jerusalem's national military cemetery where soldiers killed in Gaza are buried was filled with mourners and emotion as Israel marked a painful day.

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US to raise concerns at first AI talks with China

US to raise concerns at first AI talks with China

The United States and China will hold their first talks on artificial intelligence on Tuesday, with Washington set to raise concerns about Beijing's use of the fast-emerging technology, US officials said.

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Global share markets put brake on ahead of inflation data

Global share markets put brake on ahead of inflation data

Global markets were in cautious mode Monday with Wall Street marking time while major European stock markets put the brake on following a record run last week as investors wait on key US inflation data.

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Former fixer Cohen testifies at trial that he lied for Trump

Former fixer Cohen testifies at trial that he lied for Trump

Donald Trump's one-time fixer and the star prosecution witness in the former president's historic criminal trial testified Monday that he lied and bullied for his former boss.

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Georgians protest anti-NGO bill as ruling party vows to adopt

Georgians protest anti-NGO bill as ruling party vows to adopt

Hundreds of young Georgians crowded outside parliament on Monday ahead of a third straight night of protests against a "foreign influence" bill that has split the Caucasus country and triggered international condemnation.

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Giroud to leave AC Milan for MLS

Giroud to leave AC Milan for MLS

Olivier Giroud confirmed on Monday that he will leave AC Milan at the end of the season to end his long career in Major League Soccer.

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