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US says downed Iranian missiles and drones, destroyed six boats

US says downed Iranian missiles and drones, destroyed six boats

The United States shot down multiple Iranian missiles and drones fired at US Navy and commercial vessels and destroyed six of Tehran's small boats, a top US admiral said on Monday.

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Amazon to ship stuff for any business, not just its own merchants

Amazon to ship stuff for any business, not just its own merchants

Amazon announced Monday it is opening up its massive shipping and delivery network to any business that wants to use it -- not just the merchants who sell on Amazon's website.

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Swastikas daubed on NY Jewish homes, synagogues: police

Swastikas daubed on NY Jewish homes, synagogues: police

Antisemitic graffiti including swastikas has been spray-painted onto Jewish homes, synagogues and a memorial commemorating Kristallnacht, New York police and city officials confirmed Monday, with the incidents being investigated as possible hate crimes.

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Passengers stranded on cruise off Cape Verde following suspected virus deaths

Passengers stranded on cruise off Cape Verde following suspected virus deaths

Passengers and crew desperately hunkered down in isolation on a ship stuck off Cape Verde on Monday, after local authorities barred it from docking following the death of three people in a suspected hantavirus outbreak.

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Colombian guerrillas offer peace talks with Petro successor

Colombian guerrillas offer peace talks with Petro successor

Colombia's largest active guerrilla group said Monday it was open to resuming peace talks with whoever succeeds left-wing President Gustavo Petro in upcoming elections.

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Britney Spears admits reckless driving in plea deal

Britney Spears admits reckless driving in plea deal

Troubled pop princess Britney Spears on Monday admitted to reckless driving involving alcohol, in a plea deal that means she will avoid jail.

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Rohit, Rickelton keep Mumbai in IPL playoff hunt

Rohit, Rickelton keep Mumbai in IPL playoff hunt

Openers Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton took apart the Lucknow Super Giants attack as Mumbai Indians powered to a six-wicket win to keep their slim playoff hopes alive in the IPL on Monday.

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Health emergency on the MV Hondius: what we know

Health emergency on the MV Hondius: what we know

Three passengers who were cruising the Atlantic Ocean on the MV Hondius have died, with one other person on the trip now in hospital with hantavirus, and two crew ill.

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US downs Iran missiles and drones, destroys six of Tehran's boats

US downs Iran missiles and drones, destroys six of Tehran's boats

The United States shot down multiple Iranian missiles and drones fired at US Navy and commercial vessels and destroyed six of Tehran's small boats, a top US admiral said on Monday.

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Simeone laughs off 'cheaper' Atletico hotel switch before Arsenal clash

Simeone laughs off 'cheaper' Atletico hotel switch before Arsenal clash

Diego Simeone laughed off claims that Atletico Madrid's decision to switch hotels before their Champions League semi-final against Arsenal was motivated by superstition.

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