Rescuers dig desperately in mud for Brazil flood survivors
Knee-deep in the mud left by a horrific landslide in southeastern Brazil, dozens of rescue workers and volunteers raced Monday to find any remaining survivors before it was too late.
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Russia, US clash at UN over Ukraine crisis as oligarchs threatened
Russia and the United States clashed over Ukraine at the UN Security Council Monday, as London and Washington threatened to slap sanctions on wealthy Russian oligarchs if the ex-Soviet state is attacked.
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Oil spill pollutes nature reserve in Ecuadoran Amazon
An oil spill in eastern Ecuador has reached a nature reserve and polluted a river that supplies water to indigenous communities, the country's environmental ministry said Monday.
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US watchdog warns over athletes' safety at China Olympics
A US rights monitor sounded the alarm Monday over athletes' safety at China's upcoming Winter Olympics, after the host threatened "punishment" for anti-Beijing comments.
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One year after Myanmar coup, sanctions and new charges
The United States, Britain and Canada unveiled coordinated sanctions on Myanmar officials Monday as the junta leveled fresh charges against Aung San Suu Kyi, one year after ousting her in a coup.
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US lacks moral authority to criticize rights abuses: Cuba
Cuba, marking six decades under American sanctions this week, has lashed out at US "cruelty" against the island nation and said Washington lacked the moral authority to criticize rights violations in other countries.
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Sony buys 'Halo' creator Bungie as gaming fight heats up
PlayStation maker Sony on Monday announced a $3.6 billion deal to buy US video game studio Bungie, creator of hits like "Halo" and "Destiny", as a gaming industry battle heats up against Microsoft.
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International envoys praise 'openness' of Burkina junta
Burkina Faso's military junta said Monday it had restored the constitution a week after seizing power in the poor Sahel country, an announcement that came as it held talks with international negotiators who praised its "openness" to their proposals.
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Swedish film festival puts audiences under hypnosis
To add another dimension to the cinematic experience, Scandinavia's largest film festival introduced 20 minutes of hypnosis ahead of the featured movies.
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Van de Beek loan move launches Lampard era at Everton
Donny van de Beek became Frank Lampard's first signing at Everton after the Dutch midfielder completed a loan move from Manchester United.
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