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Strong earthquake in southwest China kills 46

Strong earthquake in southwest China kills 46

At least 46 people were killed when a strong earthquake struck southwestern China on Monday, state media reported, as violent tremors in a remote region damaged homes and left some areas without electricity.

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African leaders slam Western absence from climate summit

African leaders slam Western absence from climate summit

African leaders criticised on Monday the lack of Western counterparts at a meeting in Rotterdam where they pleaded for funds to help their countries adapt to global warming.

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Eurozone stocks, euro tumble as Russia fuels energy crisis

Eurozone stocks, euro tumble as Russia fuels energy crisis

Eurozone stocks tumbled Monday and the euro hit a new 20-year dollar low on energy crisis fears, after Russia said it would not restart gas flows to Germany and effectively most of the continent.

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Challenge to face world beaters India, says Sri Lanka's Shanaka

Challenge to face world beaters India, says Sri Lanka's Shanaka

Sri Lanka skipper Dasun Shanaka on Monday said India's IPL experience and winning mindset makes them a challenging team to face as his side targets a place in the Asia Cup final.

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Fury offers Joshua 'Battle of Britain' heavyweight bout

Fury offers Joshua 'Battle of Britain' heavyweight bout

Tyson Fury has offered fellow British heavyweight Anthony Joshua the chance to fight for his WBC crown before the end of the year.

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Di Maria to miss out on PSG return with Juve

Di Maria to miss out on PSG return with Juve

Angel Di Maria will miss out on a quick return to Paris Saint-Germain after he was left out on Monday of the Juventus squad for their Champions League opener in the French capital.

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Laporte: French rugby supremo who relishes challenges

Laporte: French rugby supremo who relishes challenges

Bernard Laporte, the president of the French Rugby Federation (FFR), has served as a player, coach and even a minister, overcoming controversy and setbacks to become one of the most powerful figures in the sport.

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Serbian PM visits northern Kosovo after unrest

Serbian PM visits northern Kosovo after unrest

Serbian Prime Minister Ana Brnabic travelled to northern Kosovo Monday, marking the first trip by a senior official from Belgrade to the former breakaway province in years following a recent bout of unrest.

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Truss named UK leader as embattled Tories urged to unite

Truss named UK leader as embattled Tories urged to unite

Britain's new Conservative leader Liz Truss Monday vowed "bold" action to fix the country's worst economic crisis in decades, as she was confirmed as Prime Minister Boris Johnson's successor after a gruelling party contest.

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Kenya Supreme Court upholds Ruto's presidential win

Kenya Supreme Court upholds Ruto's presidential win

Kenya's Supreme Court on Monday upheld William Ruto's victory in the August 9 presidential election, capping weeks of uncertainty as weary citizens voiced relief over a peaceful conclusion to the prolonged political process.

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