Germany's VW, China's BYD face off at Munich auto show
Europe's top car manufacturer Volkswagen presented a series of more affordable electric vehicles Monday as Chinese EV titan BYD said it would start producing a cut-price model on the continent.
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Teen arrested after two Turkish police officers shot dead
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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Lawyers caught in Turkey's crackdown on opposition
Turkish lawyers defending human rights or representing clients who challenge state policies have found themselves increasingly caught in the crossfire of the crackdown on its main opposition party.
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Private hometown funeral for Italian fashion legend Armani
Close friends and family of late fashion legend Giorgio Armani paid their final respects Monday at a small, private funeral in the village in northern Italy where his parents are buried.
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Nepal police open fire, killing 17 protesting social media ban
Nepal police on Monday opened fire, killing at least 17 people as thousands of young protesters took to the streets of Kathmandu demanding the government lift a social media ban and tackle corruption.
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African Union chief calls for more 'climate justice' funds
Africa, which emits only four percent of greenhouse gases but suffers disproportionately from the impact of global warming, called Monday for more funding for adaptation in the name of "climate justice".
Read moreFrench PM set to fall after warning on 'life-threatening' debt
French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou was set to fall in a confidence vote in parliament on Monday, warning in a final speech that the country was facing a "life-threatening" crisis over its debt.
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UN nuclear watchdog says hopes for inspections deal with Iran soon
The head of the UN nuclear watchdog said Monday that he was hopeful of reaching a deal with Iran on a full resumption of inspections of its sites in the "next few days", warning that "not much" time was left.
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Trump hails cancelation of award ceremony for Tom Hanks
President Donald Trump cheered Monday after a West Point military academy ceremony honoring "Saving Private Ryan" star and frequent critic Tom Hanks was canceled.
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VW unveils affordable EVs to take on Chinese rivals
Europe's top car manufacturer Volkswagen on Monday presented a series of more affordable electric vehicles to take on fast-growing Chinese rivals as Germany's troubled auto sector seeks to turn around its fortunes.
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