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Seahawks blow as Charbonnet ruled out for rest of season

Kostoulas stunner rescues Brighton draw after penalty row

Man Utd greats tell Martinez to 'grow up' as feud rumbles on

Syria says Sharaa, Trump discuss Kurdish rights as forces deploy in country's north, east

Allies tepid on Trump 'Board of Peace' with $1bn permanent member fee

LeBron James' All-Star streak over as starters named

Allies tepid on Trump 'peace board' with $1bn permanent member fee

Ninth policeman dies in Guatemala gang riots, attacks

Man City's Foden to play through pain of broken hand

Milan Fashion Week showcases precision in uncertain times

Public media in Europe under unprecedented strain

Cuba’s bleak oil crisis

Iran unrest and US threats

Venezuela’s economic roadmap

Iran's collapse fuels Revolt

Adobe down 40%: Kodak moment?

Boomers: Selfish or Scapegoats?

Brexit's broken promises

France's debt spiral Crisis

Eyeing its own security, Europe muted as Trump ousts Maduro

European leaders have given a low-key response to US President Donald Trump's military intervention in Venezuela as they seek to avoid riling him on other critical issues -- from Ukraine to Greenland.

Real teenager Endrick targets Brazil return from Lyon loan

Brazilian starlet Endrick said on Monday that he hoped his loan switch to Lyon would help spark a return to the national side, in time for the World Cup.

Celtic sack manager Nancy after eight games

Celtic on Monday sacked manager Wilfried Nancy after just eight games in charge of the Scottish champions -- during which his team suffered six defeats.

Little-known Rosenior set for surprise chance at Chelsea

Liam Rosenior is a little-known English coach who looks certain to be thrust into a fierce spotlight as Chelsea's new manager.

Thousands attend annual minstrel parade in S.Africa's Cape Town

Thousands lined the streets of Cape Town Monday for the colourful annual minstrels' parade, a cornerstone of South African culture rooted in the city's history of slavery.

EU hopes to sign Mercosur trade deal soon

The European Union on Monday said it hoped to sign a long-delayed trade deal with South American bloc Mercosur "soon", pointing to progress towards approval by the bloc's member states.

Iran says no leniency for 'rioters' as protests persist

Iran will offer no leniency to "rioters", though the public has a right to demonstrate, the head of the country's judiciary said on Monday, following more than a week of sometimes-deadly protests.

Strasbourg coach Rosenior meeting with Chelsea chiefs - reports

Liam Rosenior met with Chelsea's sporting directors on Monday ahead of his appointment as head coach, according to British media reports.

'That's enough': Greenland PM urges Trump to drop annex threats

President Donald Trump's call for Greenland to become part of the United States drew international condemnation on Monday, with the autonomous Danish territory's prime minister warning: "That's enough now."

Volatility grips oil market as nervous investors assess Venezuela

The oil market was jumpy on Monday after US forces captured the leader of oil-rich Venezuela, sparking speculation on the implications for future crude supplies.

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