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Crude prices rise on US-Iran strikes, equities mixed after Warsh remarks

Crude prices rise on US-Iran strikes, equities mixed after Warsh remarks

Oil prices spiked Monday after a fresh flare-up in the US-Iran war, while stocks were mixed as hawkish comments from Federal Reserve boss Kevin Warsh saw investors ramp up bets on a US interest rate hike.

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Passengers stranded overnight by Kenya airport strike

Passengers stranded overnight by Kenya airport strike

Hundreds of passengers were stranded at Kenya's main international airport overnight as the latest strike by workers entered a second day on Monday.

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South Korea court gives Unification Church leader 2 years prison

South Korea court gives Unification Church leader 2 years prison

A South Korean court sentenced the leader of the secretive and powerful Unification Church on Monday to two years in prison on charges of bribing officials, including the then president's wife.

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Nepal recovers bodies but presses on for trapped tunnel workers

Nepal recovers bodies but presses on for trapped tunnel workers

Nepali rescuers raced on Monday in a bid to free dozens of hydropower workers believed trapped in tunnels after devastating floods as search efforts entered a sixth day, officials said.

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US hosts G20 finance talks with growth, Iran pressure on agenda

US hosts G20 finance talks with growth, Iran pressure on agenda

Finance leaders from the Group of 20 major economies open talks Monday at a US-hosted gathering, as the Trump administration seeks consensus on lifting global growth while ramping up economic pressure on Iran.

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Grand Canyon flash flood leaves one dead, around 15 missing

Grand Canyon flash flood leaves one dead, around 15 missing

At least one person was killed and around 15 others are missing after a flash flood at the Grand Canyon, one of the most popular tourist sites in the United States, the National Park Service said in a statement Sunday.

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African players in Europe: Wissa flick seals Newcastle victory

African players in Europe: Wissa flick seals Newcastle victory

Democratic Republic of Congo striker Yoane Wissa scored with a clever over-the-shoulder flick to seal a 2-0 Premier League win for Newcastle United over Tottenham Hotspur at the weekend.

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Venus Williams falls at first hurdle in US Open

Venus Williams falls at first hurdle in US Open

Venus Williams tumbled out of the US Open first round early Monday, the veteran US tennis icon losing in straight sets to compatriot Sofia Kenin.

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Venice film preview: Clooney, Oasis and Musk

Venice film preview: Clooney, Oasis and Musk

The Venice Film Festival kicks off Wednesday with few Hollywood productions but plenty of indie gems, heavy-hitting documentaries and A-listers.

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At least five leaders skip annual Pacific Islands summit

At least five leaders skip annual Pacific Islands summit

At least five leaders will skip the Pacific Island region's annual summit, officials said Monday, hours before the opening of talks overshadowed by Taiwan-China tensions.

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