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Iran and Russia denounce West over Caucasus tensions

Iran and Russia denounce West over Caucasus tensions

Iran and Russia on Monday denounced European and US interference in tensions between Armenia and Azerbaijan at a meeting in Tehran aimed at finding a solution without the West.

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'Sky's the limit' for Afghanistan's fearless generation

'Sky's the limit' for Afghanistan's fearless generation

Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott believes the "sky's the limit" for his young stars who shone and then shattered mighty Pakistan at the Cricket World Cup on Monday.

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US says Iran assisting base attacks, confirms advisors in Israel

US says Iran assisting base attacks, confirms advisors in Israel

The United States accused Iran on Monday of "actively facilitating" attacks on US bases in the Middle East as it confirmed it had sent a small number of military advisors to Israel.

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Hermoso trains with Spain for first time after Rubiales kiss scandal

Hermoso trains with Spain for first time after Rubiales kiss scandal

Women's World Cup winner Jenni Hermoso returned to training with the Spanish national team on Monday for the first time since disgraced former president of the country's football federation Luis Rubiales resigned.

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A major upset and uncertainty: Argentina heads to run-off

A major upset and uncertainty: Argentina heads to run-off

Despite overseeing record inflation and poverty levels, Argentina's Economy Minister Sergio Massa confounded expectations by scoring the most votes in Sunday's first-round election.

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Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson asks museum to fix his waxwork's skin color

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson asks museum to fix his waxwork's skin color

US actor Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has joined the chorus of mockery after a Paris museum unveiled a botched waxwork of him, suggesting its skin color -- among other things -- needs "updating."

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Crisis-hit Ajax split with coach Maurice Steijn

Crisis-hit Ajax split with coach Maurice Steijn

Ailing Dutch giants Ajax parted company with their coach Maurice Steijn on Monday just four months into his tenure.

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'We are hurt,' says shaken Pakistan skipper Azam

'We are hurt,' says shaken Pakistan skipper Azam

Visibly shaken Pakistan captain Babar Azam admitted "we are hurt" after his team was stunned in an eight-wicket defeat by Afghanistan at the World Cup on Monday which put their semi-finals hopes in peril.

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Bayern ready for 'loud, emotional' Galatasaray welcome, says Tuchel

Bayern ready for 'loud, emotional' Galatasaray welcome, says Tuchel

Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel said there was no way to replicate the "extremely loud, extremely emotional" atmosphere facing his side in their Champions League match at Galatasaray on Tuesday.

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Sony says 'Spider-Man 2' videogame sales set record

Sony says 'Spider-Man 2' videogame sales set record

"Marvel's Spider-Man 2" videogame was snapped up so fast that it set a record for PlayStation Studios, Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) said Monday.

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