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Live Nation settles antitrust case with US Justice Dept, states object

Live Nation settles antitrust case with US Justice Dept, states object

Live Nation reached a tentative settlement with the US Justice Department on Monday in the federal antitrust case brought against the entertainment giant, a senior official said.

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EU lawmakers set to greenlight 'return hubs' for migrants

EU lawmakers set to greenlight 'return hubs' for migrants

A tightening of Europe's immigration policy paving the way for so-called "return hubs" for failed asylum-seekers is expected to gain the backing of EU lawmakers this week, with centre-right and far-right deputies joining hands to see it through.

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Macron says France, allies preparing 'defensive' mission to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Macron says France, allies preparing 'defensive' mission to reopen Strait of Hormuz

President Emmanuel Macron on Monday warned that an attack on Cyprus was an attack on all of Europe and said France and its allies were preparing a "defensive" mission to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as the Middle East war entered its second week.

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Water emerges as a dangerous new war target

Water emerges as a dangerous new war target

Attacks on water systems are uncommon in wartime, but they have appeared in the war in the Middle East with strikes on desalination plants -- critical infrastructure for millions of people in the arid region.

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Scotland locks Cummings and Brown ruled out of Ireland Six Nations clash

Scotland locks Cummings and Brown ruled out of Ireland Six Nations clash

Scotland will be without first-choice second-row pair Gregor Brown and Scott Cummings as they chase a shock first Six Nations title against Ireland on Saturday.

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Stocks slide as oil soars past $100 on Mideast war

Stocks slide as oil soars past $100 on Mideast war

Stock markets slumped as energy prices soared on Monday on supply disruptions from the Middle East war drove volatility and fanned inflation fears.

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NATO intercepts second Iran missile in Turkish airspace: Ankara

NATO intercepts second Iran missile in Turkish airspace: Ankara

Ankara on Monday said a second ballistic missile was shot down by NATO defences in Turkish airspace, as Washington urged all of its citizens to leave southeast Turkey over security concerns.

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South Korea squeeze into World Baseball Classic quarter-finals

South Korea squeeze into World Baseball Classic quarter-finals

South Korea squeezed into the World Baseball Classic quarter-finals by the finest of margins after a nerve-jangling 7-2 win over Australia on Monday to finish as Pool C runners-up.

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Premier League teams are faster: Atletico's Simeone on Spurs clash

Premier League teams are faster: Atletico's Simeone on Spurs clash

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone highlighted the speed of Premier League sides' play on Monday ahead of the Champions League last 16 tie against Tottenham Hotspur.

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North Korea cancels Pyongyang international marathon: tour agency

North Korea cancels Pyongyang international marathon: tour agency

North Korea has abruptly cancelled an international marathon originally scheduled for early next month, a tour operator said Monday, citing an official statement with no explanation for the decision.

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