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21 killed in deadliest Colombia bombing in decades

21 killed in deadliest Colombia bombing in decades

The death toll in a Colombian highway bombing blamed on cocaine-trafficking rebels has risen to 21, the government said Monday, in the country's worst attack on civilians in decades and just ahead of elections.

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Hazlewood, Kumar spark Delhi collapse as Bengaluru romp to victory

Hazlewood, Kumar spark Delhi collapse as Bengaluru romp to victory

Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar wreaked havoc as defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru skittled out Delhi Capitals for 75 before romping to a nine-wicket victory in the IPL on Monday.

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UN maritime agency rejects Hormuz tolls

UN maritime agency rejects Hormuz tolls

The head of the UN's maritime agency said Monday there was "no legal basis" for imposing any fees for ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

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Oil rises, stocks slip as US-Iran peace talk hopes dim

Oil rises, stocks slip as US-Iran peace talk hopes dim

Oil prices rose and stock markets mostly retreated on Monday as peace talks between the United States and Iran stalled, ahead of a week full of central bank decisions and corporate earnings.

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Human Rights Watch warns of 'exclusion and fear' at World Cup

Human Rights Watch warns of 'exclusion and fear' at World Cup

This summer's World Cup risks being defined by "exclusion and fear" due to crackdowns on immigration, demonstrations and press freedom in the United States, Human Rights Watch warned on Monday.

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Tuareg rebels in control of key Mali town after offensive

Tuareg rebels in control of key Mali town after offensive

Tuareg separatists and their jihadist allies in Mali have seized control of the key northern town of Kidal after coordinated attacks on strategic junta positions, an ally of the local governor and local sources said Monday.

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Joshua signs deal to face Fury in all-British grudge match

Joshua signs deal to face Fury in all-British grudge match

Former heavyweight champions Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury are finally set to lock horns later this year in a long-awaited all-British grudge match.

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Iran FM blames US for failure of talks as he meets with Putin

Iran FM blames US for failure of talks as he meets with Putin

Iran's top diplomat blamed Washington on Monday for the failure of Middle East peace talks during a visit to Russia, where President Vladimir Putin promised him Moscow's support in bringing the war to a close.

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Melania Trump slams Kimmel joke likening her to an 'expectant widow'

Melania Trump slams Kimmel joke likening her to an 'expectant widow'

US First Lady Melania Trump lashed out Monday at comedian Jimmy Kimmel over a joke likening her to an "expectant widow," a jibe with eerie resonance after a shooting at a dinner attended by Donald Trump.

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Carney launches $18 billion Canada sovereign wealth fund

Carney launches $18 billion Canada sovereign wealth fund

Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday announced the creation of Canada's first-ever sovereign wealth fund, beginning with a CAN$25 billion ($18.3) endowment he said will strengthen the economy amid a "crumbling" world order.

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