Trio wins economics Nobel for work on tech-driven growth
The Nobel prize in economics was awarded on Monday to American-Israeli Joel Mokyr, France's Philippe Aghion and Canada's Peter Howitt for work on technology's impact on sustained economic growth.
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Israel said the last 20 surviving hostages returned home on Monday after two years in captivity in Gaza, as US President Donald Trump received a standing ovation from Israeli lawmakers after brokering a ceasefire with Hamas.
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India sense Test series clean sweep despite West Indies fightback
India needed just 121 runs to win the second Test and sweep the series 2-0 after bowling out the spirited West Indies for 390 on Monday.
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Hundreds celebrate in Madagascar as president due to address nation
Soldiers and security forces joined hundreds celebrating in Madagascar's capital on Monday, hours before President Andry Rajoelina was due to address the nation following weeks of protests and growing calls for his resignation.
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Paris Masters prepares for bow on 'second biggest court in world'
The Paris Masters debuts in its new La Defense Arena home this month, with the vast showpiece court second only in size terms to the US Open's Arthur Ashe Stadium on the current global circuit.
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South Africa 112-2 after Noman's double strike in Pakistan Test
South Africa recovered from spinner Noman Ali's double strike to reach 112-2 at tea on the second day of the first Test in Lahore on Monday in reply to Pakistan's 378 all out.
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Campbell, Hope hit tons as West Indies lead by 91 against India
A defiant West Indies battled to 361-9 at tea on day four of the second Test against India after gritty centuries from John Campbell and Shai Hope took the visitors into the lead on Monday.
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Hamas hands over surviving Israeli hostages
Hamas handed over the 20 surviving Israeli hostages on Monday under a ceasefire agreement, as US President Donald Trump and other world leaders geared up for a summit on Gaza.
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China detains prominent 'underground' pastor in crackdown
The founder of a prominent Chinese underground church has been detained along with more than 20 of its members in a sweeping national crackdown, according to his daughter and one of its pastors.
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Ancelotti ready to make World Cup history with Brazil
No country has ever won the World Cup with a foreign-born coach but Carlo Ancelotti said Monday that there was "always a first time" as he eyes glory with Brazil.
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