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Carrick hails 'ruthless' Man Utd match-winner Sesko
Manchester United boss Michael Carrick praised the impact of super-sub Benjamin Sesko after the Slovenian's cool finish earned a 1-0 win at Everton on Monday night.
Politics
N.Korea leader's sister promoted at party congress
The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has been given a promotion in the ruling party structure during a rare party congress, state media reported Tuesday.
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The key to taking down Mexico's most-wanted narco? His girlfriend
A girlfriend of Nemesio Oseguera, the powerful leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel who was killed by the Mexican military, was key to finding him in Tapalpa, a picturesque village of vacation homes in western Mexico.
Weather
Winter storm blankets US northeast as travel bans imposed
More than 40 million people were under weather warnings in the northeastern United States on Monday, as a winter storm dumped shin-deep snow and officials in New York enforced a citywide travel ban.
Sports
Super-sub Sesko fires Man Utd to win at Everton
Benjamin Sesko came off the bench to fire Manchester United up to fourth in the Premier League with a 1-0 win at Everton to extend Michael Carrick's unbeaten start in charge of the Red Devils.
Economy
YouTube exec says goal was viewer value not addiction
A landmark social media addiction trial resumed Monday with a YouTube executive insisting that the Google-owned company's aim was to give people value, not hook them on harmful binge-viewing.
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Panama wrests control of canal ports from Hong Kong group
Panamanian authorities took control Monday of two ports on the Panama Canal from CK Hutchison after the Hong Kong-based conglomerate's concession was annulled amid a row between the United States and China.
Politics
Trump denies top US officer warned of Iran strike risks
President Donald Trump on Monday denied reports that the top US military officer had flagged the risks of a major operation against Iran, saying Washington would "easily" beat Tehran in any war.
Sports
Mayweather to fight Pacquiao in Las Vegas in September
Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao will meet in a professional fight at Las Vegas's Sphere this September, Netflix announced Monday.
Economy
US stocks tumble on tariff fog, worries over AI
Wall Street stocks finished sharply lower on Monday following an ugly session dogged by worries over US tariff uncertainty and the potential hit to legacy companies by artificial intelligence.
Politics
US says China 'massively expanded' nuclear arsenal
The United States on Monday accused China of dramatically swelling its nuclear arsenal, and doubled down on claims that Beijing had conducted secret nuclear tests, demanding again it be part of any future arms control treaty.
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Venezuela petitions UN for Maduro release
Venezuela's Foreign Minister Yvan Gil Pinto on Monday demanded the immediate release of Nicolas Maduro, who was ousted as president in a January 3 raid by the United States.
Politics
US forces to complete withdrawal from Syria within a month
The US forces that led the coalition against the Islamic State group will complete their withdrawal from Syria within a month, three sources told AFP on Monday, as troops began leaving a major base.
Weather
US winter storm brings rare hush to snowy New York
New York's typically bustling streets were almost deserted Monday after a huge snowstorm carpeted the city, where a nonessential travel ban inconvenienced some but offered a fun day out for others.
Sports
George adamant Six Nations losses don't make England 'a bad team overnight'
Jamie George insists England's slump in the Six Nations Championship is a temporary affair, with the hooker confident the side will bounce back away to Italy.
Politics
US Supreme Court to hear bid to block climate change suits
The US Supreme Court agreed on Monday to hear a case brought by oil and gas companies seeking to block climate change lawsuits.
Economy
Canada summons OpenAI over failure to report mass shooter
Canada has summoned senior leadership from OpenAI to Ottawa to explain the company's decision not to report suspicious online activity by an individual who later killed eight people this month.
Tourette's campaigner 'mortified' after shouting racial slur during BAFTA
Tourette's sufferer John Davidson, who inspired a BAFTA-winning film, on Monday said he was "deeply mortified" after shouting a racial slur at the London awards ceremony, which he said was caused by an "involuntary tic".
Politics
From Odesa to Bakhmut, revisiting a Ukrainian family torn by war
It was the day before Orthodox Easter in 2022, and Valeria and Yuriy Glodan were preparing to celebrate with their three-month-old daughter Kira in the coastal Ukrainian city of Odesa when their world fell apart in seconds.
Mexico deploys 10,000 troops to end violence over drug lord's death
Mexico has deployed 10,000 troops to quell clashes sparked by the killing of the country's most-wanted drug lord that have claimed dozens of lives, officials said Monday.
Sports
Vonn says Olympic injury could have led to amputation
American ski star Lindsey Vonn, who suffered a horrific fall in the Olympic downhill in Cortina, on Monday thanked the doctor who saved her leg.
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UK police arrest ex-envoy Peter Mandelson in Epstein case
London police on Monday arrested former ambassador Peter Mandelson in a probe into allegations over his ties to disgraced US financier Jeffrey Epstein, only days after ex-prince Andrew was detained.
Politics
Trump either a 'traitor' or 'exceptional', Nobel-winner Walesa tells AFP
US President Donald Trump is either a "traitor" or an "exceptional" leader in his dealings with Russia, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Lech Walesa told AFP on Monday.
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Son of director Rob Reiner pleads not guilty to parents' murder
The son of US movie director Rob Reiner pleaded not guilty to the fatal stabbing of both of his parents when he appeared in a Los Angeles court on Monday.
Economy
Panama takes control of canal ports from CK Hutchison
Panamanian maritime authorities took control Monday of two ports on the Panama Canal from CK Hutchison after the Hong Kong-based conglomerate's concession was annulled following pressure from the United States.
Politics
Risk of 'escalation' if Iran attacked: deputy foreign minister
Iran's deputy foreign minister Kazem Gharibabadi warned of a wider escalation if his country was attacked, after US President Donald Trump raised the threat of strikes.
Sports
West Indies thrash Zimbabwe at T20 World Cup after piling up 254-6
The West Indies blew away T20 World Cup surprise packages Zimbabwe by a colossal 107 runs in Mumbai on Monday as Shai Hope's team opened their Super Eights campaign with a dominant victory.
Politics
US forces to complete withdrawal from Syria within a month: sources to AFP
The US forces that led the coalition against the Islamic State group will complete their withdrawal from Syria within a month, three sources told AFP on Monday, as troops began leaving a major base.
Politics
Iran would react 'ferociously' to any US attack, warns of regional conflict
Iran vowed on Monday to retaliate "ferociously" against any attack by the United States and reiterated warnings of a regional conflagration in response to President Donald Trump's threat of limited strikes.
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Dozens dead in Mexico violence after drug kingpin killed
Twenty-five Mexican troops died in clashes with cartel gunmen following a raid that led to the death of the country's most-wanted drug lord, a top security official said Monday.
Weather
Snowstorm blankets US northeast as New York sees travel ban
More than 40 million people were under blizzard warnings in the northeast United States on Monday, as a winter storm dumped shin-deep snow and officials in New York enforced a citywide travel ban.
Politics
Healthcare crisis looms over Greenland's isolated villages
The Greenlandic settlement of Kapisillit has no defibrillator -- which, given it is only accessible via a two-hour boat ride or by helicopter, means that if you go into cardiac arrest while there, you could be in real trouble.