Survivors tell of panic at C.Africa river boat disaster
Yalex Masco Sene-Bembe, a passenger on an overloaded river boat that sank in the Central African Republic killing dozens, says he is still "in a state of shock" after rescuing four people.
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Chile steel plant reopens as tariffs imposed on Chinese imports
Chile's biggest steel plant has resumed activities after the government imposed a temporary tariff on Chinese imports.
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French teen Risacher becomes candidate for 2024 NBA Draft: report
French teen Zaccharie Risacher submitted paperwork to the NBA to become eligible for the 2024 NBA Draft, where he is considered a potential number one selection, ESPN reported on Monday.
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Belgian whose body brews alcohol beats drink-driving rap
A Belgian man with a very rare metabolic condition that causes his body to produce alcohol had a drink-driving charge against him dismissed in court on Monday.
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Turkey's Erdogan in Iraq to talk security, water and oil
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was in neighbouring Iraq on Monday for his first state visit there in years, with water, oil and regional security issues topping their agenda.
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TV tower in Kharkiv struck as Russia says captured village
A major television tower was toppled in Ukraine's war-battered city of Kharkiv on Monday after bombardments from Russia forces, as the country's head of military intelligence warned the situation on the front lines would likely deteriorate in coming weeks.
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Review identifies 'neutrality-related issues' in UN agency for Palestinians
An independent review group on the UN agency for Palestinians found "neutrality-related issues" but noted Israel had yet to provide evidence for allegations that a significant number of its staff were members of terrorist organizations.
Read moreRecord London close as oil prices drop on easing Middle East fears
Major stock markets rallied Monday with a record close for London while oil prices dipped as Middle East worries subsided and traders looked ahead to the release of key US inflation data and corporate earnings.
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Czechs 3D-print Eiffel Tower from ocean waste for Olympics
A Czech company is 3D-printing a giant Eiffel Tower model for a local Olympics event, using recycled ocean waste as the primary material.
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WADA: 'No credible evidence of wrongdoing' in Chinese swimming case
The president of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) on Monday said his organisation had received "no credible evidence of wrongdoing" during their investigation into Chinese swimmers testing positive for a prescription heart drug.
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