Iran media says President Raisi died in helicopter crash
Iranian state media said President Ebrahim Raisi died on Monday after his helicopter crashed in a mountainous region of the country.
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Dominican Republic President Abinader re-elected to 2nd term
Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader was re-elected Sunday for another four-year term, an endorsement of his handling of the economy and tough policies toward migration from Haiti.
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India's financial capital Mumbai began voting when six-week national elections resumed on Monday, with much of the megacity's business and entertainment elite vocal in their support of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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New Taiwan president Lai hails 'glorious' democracy
New Taiwan President Lai Ching-te on Monday hailed the arrival of a "glorious era" for the island's democracy, as he called on China to cease political and military intimidation.
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New Caledonia separatists defy French efforts to unblock roads
Separatists in riot-hit New Caledonia refused Monday to abandon road blocks that have paralysed much of the Pacific archipelago and halted commercial air traffic, defying a major security operation by French forces.
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Timberwolves knock out defending champion Nuggets, Pacers oust Knicks
The Minnesota Timberwolves erased a 20-point deficit to stun Denver 98-90, knocking the defending NBA champions out of the playoffs Sunday as Indiana ousted the New York Knicks.
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Trump biopic hits Cannes Film Festival
A Donald Trump biopic and the latest dark creation by David Cronenberg premiere in Cannes on Monday as the world-famous film festival reaches its midway point.
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Iran President Raisi's helicopter found, 'no sign of life'
Rescue teams in northwest Iran early Monday located the missing helicopter carrying President Ebrahim Raisi but no signs of life had been detected so far, state TV reported.
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Three talking points ahead of 2024 French Open
The 2024 French Open gets underway at Roland Garros on Sunday with Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek defending their singles titles.
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'Haikyu!!': Comic heroes fuel Japan Olympic volleyball manga mania
Men's volleyball is flying high in Japan with the national team ranked fourth globally ahead of the Paris Olympics and the sport's soaring popularity fuelled by a manga blockbuster.
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