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6 killed as Israel strikes Iran embassy annex in Damascus: monitor

6 killed as Israel strikes Iran embassy annex in Damascus: monitor

Israeli strikes hit an Iranian embassy annex building in Syria's capital Monday, state media said, as a war monitor reported six people were killed in the building.

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Temporary channels being created to aid Baltimore bridge response

Temporary channels being created to aid Baltimore bridge response

US authorities working on the Baltimore bridge collapse told AFP on Monday that they plan to open two small, temporary channels to let ships access the site of the incident.

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Why a former US surgeon general is fighting big medical bills

Why a former US surgeon general is fighting big medical bills

Former US surgeon general Jerome Adams was stuck with an eye-watering medical bill of nearly $5,000 after being treated for a simple case of dehydration following an overnight stay at an Arizona hospital last January.

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Two First Ladies at presidential palace in a Senegal first

Two First Ladies at presidential palace in a Senegal first

In the closing moments of the electoral campaign, Senegal's president-elect Bassirou Diomaye Faye stepped onto the stage holding the hands of both his wives Marie and Absa.

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Roglic starts Tour of Basque Country with strong time trial

Roglic starts Tour of Basque Country with strong time trial

Primoz Roglic started the Tour of the Basque Country in blistering fashion with a strong individual time trial performance on Monday.

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Bologna beat Salernitana to continue Champions League charge

Bologna beat Salernitana to continue Champions League charge

Bologna cruised past Serie A's bottom side Salernitana 3-0 on Monday to continue their charge towards a first-ever appearance in the Champions League.

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Dyche urges Everton to get 'details correct' against Newcastle

Dyche urges Everton to get 'details correct' against Newcastle

Everton manager Sean Dyche says making sure his side get the "details correct" will be central to their hopes of ending their long winless streak in the Premier League away to Newcastle on Tuesday.

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Man City's Akanji queries lack of yellow cards in Arsenal clash

Man City's Akanji queries lack of yellow cards in Arsenal clash

Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji said he was unable to understand how Arsenal avoided some "clear yellow cards" during Sunday's foul-filled scoreless draw at the Etihad Stadium.

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Howe still chasing European place despite Newcastle's injury woes

Howe still chasing European place despite Newcastle's injury woes

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has yet to abandon a quest for a European place this season despite a mounting list of injuries.

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Formula One owners Liberty Media buy MotoGP for $4.5 bn

Formula One owners Liberty Media buy MotoGP for $4.5 bn

Formula One owners Liberty Media have agreed to buy MotoGP on Monday in a deal valued at around $4.5 billion, the American company said.

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