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Embattled FIFA chief Infantino in emergency talks in Morocco

Preakness shifts 2027 dates to entice more Derby horses

Castaway SpaceX rocket stage crashed into Moon, scientists say

Guatemalan volcano eruption ends, locals return home

Dow edges to record as markets parse prospects for Hormuz deal

WHO chief urges stronger Ebola response in DR Congo visit

Salah arrives in Turkey to complete Trabzonspor move

Newcastle appoint Jaissle as new head coach after Howe exit

AFP journalist to be honored at International Press Freedom Awards

Swiss ski star Lara Gut-Behrami calls time on 18-year career

Turkish MPs back limited amnesty for Kurdish militants

US indicts leaders of Mexico's CJNG cartel, ups reward money

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Iran hails nuclear talk 'progress' but Raisi insists US sanctions end

Iran on Monday signalled "significant progress" in talks on reviving a stalled accord on its nuclear programme but President Ebrahim Raisi, on his first visit to a Gulf state, again insisted that the United States must lift its crippling sanctions.

Kuwait Airways raises Airbus order to 31 jets in $6 bn deal

Kuwait Airways announced Monday an expanded $6 billion deal with Airbus for 31 planes, restructuring an agreement reached in 2014.

Taliban aiming to create 'grand army' for Afghanistan

The Taliban are creating a "grand army" for Afghanistan that will include officers and troops who served the old regime, the official tasked with overseeing the military's transformation said Monday.

Ireland edge into T20 World Cup qualifier semis

Ireland edged into the semi-finals of qualifying for this year's T20 World Cup on net run-rate with a comfortable seven-wicket victory over Germany in Oman on Monday.

Wales' Faletau fit again to face England

Bath's Taulupe Faletau has been called up to the Wales squad ahead of Saturday's Six Nations meeting with England.

Kremlin rebuffs Ukraine peace summit plan

The Kremlin warned Monday there are no concrete plans for a summit between the Russian and US leaders, as diplomats scrambled to head off the threat of a Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Scotland lose Sutherland, Gray to injury for France clash

Scotland will be without Rory Sutherland and Jonny Gray as well as Javan Sebastian, Scott Cummings and Cam Redpath for Saturday's Six Nations clash with France as Gregor Townsend was forced to draft in six players to his squad on Monday.

Stocks retreat as Russia downplays hopes of Biden-Putin summit

Stock markets mostly fell Monday as the Kremlin warned there were no firm plans for a summit between US President Joe Biden and Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to avert a possible Moscow invasion of Ukraine.

Turkey court extends detention of top activist

A Turkish court ordered leading activist Osman Kavala to remain in prison Monday, amid fresh calls for his release in the high-profile case that has drawn widespread rebuke.

Greece resumes search for ferry fire survivors

Greek rescuers on Monday resumed the search for 10 people still missing from a ferry fire that has killed at least one truck driver, with three survivors still in hospital.

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