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At least 16 killed in Nepal protest over social media ban

At least 16 killed in Nepal protest over social media ban

At least 16 protesters were killed Monday when Nepal police dispersed young demonstrators in Kathmandu demanding the government lift its social media ban and tackle corruption.

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International court postpones hearing on Duterte's drug crackdown

International court postpones hearing on Duterte's drug crackdown

The International Criminal Court on Monday postponed "until further notice" a crimes against humanity hearing concerning former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte, while judges weigh his fitness to take part.

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New Banksy artwork challenges UK's protest crackdown

New Banksy artwork challenges UK's protest crackdown

British street artist Banksy on Monday took aim at the UK's crackdown on protesters with a new work outside the Royal Courts of Justice in London, adding fuel to a free-speech row roiling the country.

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At consumer tech show, German firms fret about US tariffs

At consumer tech show, German firms fret about US tariffs

Displaying one of her company's hot plates proudly labelled "Made in Germany", Sigrid Klenk concedes that maintaining production at home could become harder due in part to US tariffs.

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At least 10 killed in Nepal protest over social media ban

At least 10 killed in Nepal protest over social media ban

At least 10 protesters were killed Monday after Nepal police fired rubber bullets, tear gas and water cannon to disperse demonstrators in Kathmandu demanding the government lift its ban on social media and tackle corruption.

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Hometown funeral for Italian fashion legend Giorgio Armani

Hometown funeral for Italian fashion legend Giorgio Armani

The private funeral of fashion legend Giorgio Armani was set to take place Monday in a picturesque village near Piacenza, in the northern Italian region where the designer grew up.

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Stocks rise tracking political upheaval, data

Stocks rise tracking political upheaval, data

Global stock markets rose Monday as traders focused on political upheaval in France and Japan, in addition to mixed economic data.

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Teen arrested after 2 police shot dead near Turkey's Izmir

Teen arrested after 2 police shot dead near Turkey's Izmir

Two officers were killed and two others wounded in a shooting attack on a police station near the Turkish city of Izmir on Monday, with a 16-year-old suspect arrested, officials said.

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Millions hit as London Underground train workers strike

Millions hit as London Underground train workers strike

Rush-hour commuters faced chaos Monday as staff on the London Underground train network staged a five-day strike, shutting stations and forcing people to work from home or use alternative modes of transport.

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Trial of doctor accused of poisoning 30 patients begins in France

Trial of doctor accused of poisoning 30 patients begins in France

A French doctor accused of intentionally poisoning 30 child and adult patients, 12 of whom died, went on trial Monday, saying before the hearing he was not responsible for the "distress" of his alleged victims and their families.

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