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Argentina declares national mourning as flood death toll hits 16

Argentina declares national mourning as flood death toll hits 16

Argentina announced three days of national mourning late Sunday after authorities raised the death toll from recent flash flooding to 16, with more still missing.

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Ukraine set for crucial talks with US on ending war with Russia

Ukraine set for crucial talks with US on ending war with Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is due to arrive in Saudi Arabia on Monday, a day ahead of crucial talks between Ukrainian and US officials on ending the war with Russia.

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Hong Kong, Shanghai lead losers on mixed day for Asian markets

Hong Kong, Shanghai lead losers on mixed day for Asian markets

Shares in Hong Kong and Shanghai sank Monday on a mixed day for Asian markets after data showing Chinese consumer prices slipped back into deflation stoked fresh concerns over the world's number two economy.

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Kohli roars back, Smith retires: Champions Trophy storylines

Kohli roars back, Smith retires: Champions Trophy storylines

India beat New Zealand by four wickets in the final of the Champions Trophy on Sunday in Dubai.

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Irish must move on from French disappointment, says Easterby

Irish must move on from French disappointment, says Easterby

Ireland must shrug off the "disappointment" of their 42-27 hammering by France and beat Italy next Saturday to keep the pressure on the French in the Six Nations title race, said interim head coach Simon Easterby.

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Rubio heads to Saudi to gauge if Ukraine ready for peace talks

Rubio heads to Saudi to gauge if Ukraine ready for peace talks

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio set off on Sunday to fly to Saudi Arabia for talks with Ukraine, as President Donald Trump decides whether to relent on a freeze in military and intelligence support.

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China-US trade war heats up as Beijing's tariffs take effect

China-US trade war heats up as Beijing's tariffs take effect

Beijing's tariffs on certain US agricultural goods in retaliation for President Donald Trump's latest hike on Chinese imports came into force Monday, as trade tensions mount between the world's two leading economies.

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Alonso and Leverkusen need 'big miracle' against Bayern

Alonso and Leverkusen need 'big miracle' against Bayern

Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso must channel the "Miracle of Istanbul", Liverpool's incredible comeback to win the 2005 Champions League final in which he was key, to overcome Bayern Munich on Tuesday.

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Six things about the first F1 world championship of 1950

Six things about the first F1 world championship of 1950

This year marks the 75th anniversary of the very first Formula One world championship in 1950 which featured seven races and was won by the Italian Giuseppe Farina.

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Settled Szczesny paying off Barca bet as Benfica visit

Settled Szczesny paying off Barca bet as Benfica visit

Barcelona hold a slender lead on Benfica ahead of their Champions League last 16 second leg clash on Tuesday and goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny deserves a fair share of the credit for it.

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