France's Kauli Vaast wins men's Olympic surfing gold
France's Kauli Vaast won men's surfing Olympic gold Monday on his Tahitian home waves at Teahupo'o, beating Australia's Jack Robinson who had to settle for the silver medal.
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China urges citizens to take 'caution' in Lebanon travel
China's embassy in Beirut urged citizens to "travel with caution" should they visit Lebanon, warning they face "higher security risks" as fears of a regional conflict soar.
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Tokyo stocks surge 8% after record fall
Tokyo stocks bounced back in early trade Tuesday following a historic selloff on worries over the US economy and a stronger yen.
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Photo sensation Medina takes Olympic surfing bronze for Brazil
Three-time surfing world champion and viral photo sensation Gabriel Medina had to settle for Olympic bronze in Tahiti on Monday after going into the Games as a widely tipped favourite.
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Venezuela opposition urges army to side with 'people,' criminal probe launched
Venezuela's opposition leaders on Monday appealed to the army, the main pillar of support for President Nicolas Maduro, to turn on him and "take the side of the people" after his disputed reelection -- a call swiftly met with a criminal probe.
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France set up Olympic men's football final against Spain
Jean-Philippe Mateta scored twice as hosts France came from behind to beat Egypt 3-1 after extra time on Monday and set up an Olympic men's football final showdown with Spain, who edged Morocco 2-1.
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US in 'around-the-clock' push against Mideast war
US President Joe Biden held crisis talks on Monday on a potential Iranian counterattack on Israel as his administration said it was working around the clock to avoid all-out war in the Middle East.
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Tunisia would-be hopefuls arrested, restrained amid presidential race
A key Tunisian opposition figure and potential candidate for the upcoming presidential election jailed since October was sentenced to two years in prison late Monday night, according to local media.
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Four killed after Storm Debby hits Florida coast
At least four people were killed as Tropical Storm Debby drenched Florida on Monday, threatening southeastern US states with heavy rainfall and catastrophic flooding.
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France beat Egypt to set up Olympic men's football final against Spain
Jean-Philippe Mateta scored twice and Michael Olise added a third as France came from behind to beat Egypt 3-1 after extra time on Monday and set up an Olympic men's football final showdown with Spain.
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