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European stocks fall on unrest in France as Nasdaq bounces

European stocks fall on unrest in France as Nasdaq bounces

Paris and Milan equities led a retreat across European stock markets Monday as escalating violence across France and street clashes in Italy's financial capital fueled concerns over elevated debt.

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The young lawmaker making Brazil's Lula 'king of the selfie'

The young lawmaker making Brazil's Lula 'king of the selfie'

Newly elected lawmaker Ana Elisa Santos, born during Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's first term, is now helping him draw up a social media master plan to nab a fourth mandate.

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Ethiopia PM warns Eritrea of 'severe consequences' if supports enemies

Ethiopia PM warns Eritrea of 'severe consequences' if supports enemies

Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed warned Eritrea on Monday that it faces "severe consequences" if it continues to support rebels in his country.

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Christiane Amanpour to leave CNN after 43 years

Christiane Amanpour to leave CNN after 43 years

Veteran journalist Christiane Amanpour said Monday she is leaving her role at CNN after a 43-year career as one of the US broadcaster's most prominent international correspondents.

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Boland grabs opportunity for Australia as South Africa struggle in second Test

Boland grabs opportunity for Australia as South Africa struggle in second Test

Scott Boland does not get many chances to bowl for Australia in Test matches, but he showed again on Monday that when he gets the call he is ready to step up.

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Ronaldo handed 30-day suspension after walking out on Portugal

Ronaldo handed 30-day suspension after walking out on Portugal

Cristiano Ronaldo has been handed a 30-day suspension for leaving the Portuguese national team camp, the country's football federation (FPF) announced on Monday.

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Ronaldo handed 30-day suspension: Portuguese federation

Ronaldo handed 30-day suspension: Portuguese federation

Cristiano Ronaldo has been handed a 30-day suspension for leaving the Portuguese national team camp during the UEFA Nations League, the country's football federation (FPF) announced on Monday.

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Netanyahu basks in Trump endorsement week before election

Netanyahu basks in Trump endorsement week before election

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday basked in Donald Trump's endorsement days before close-fought elections, airing a call in which the US president predicted he would win and suggested they may again attack Iran together.

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France announces curfews as government grapples with unrest

France announces curfews as government grapples with unrest

France announced partial curfews in Paris and other cities on Monday after weekend demonstrations over soaring prices degenerated into some of the worst street violence in recent years.

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France announces first curfews as govt grapples with unrest

France announces first curfews as govt grapples with unrest

France announced partial curfews on Monday as protesters blocked the entrance to the Louvre in Paris and authorities scrambled to stem discontent over living costs, after weekend demonstrations spilled into some of the worst street violence in recent years.

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