Germany 'pathetic' to supply aid to Gaza and arms to Israel, Nicaragua tells top UN court
Nicaragua hit out at Germany at the UN's top court Monday over its support to Israel, saying it was "pathetic" to give weapons to the Israeli government while simultaneously providing aid in Gaza.
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French charity sounds alarm about Seine ahead of Olympics
A French water charity sounded the alarm Monday about pollution in the river Seine, which is set to be used for swimming during the Olympic Games.
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First US-Japan-Philippines summit to boost defence ties
The leaders of Japan and the Philippines head to Washington this week for a first trilateral summit aimed at boosting defence ties, hot on the heels of four-way military drills in the South China Sea that riled Beijing.
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Afghan tailors outfit Eid celebrations with gleaming garb
In a frenzy of needlework, a den of Afghan tailors fashion customised suits for upcoming Eid-al-Fitr, with bejewelled outfits adding vital sparkle to muted celebrations of the Muslim holiday.
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Mozambique makeshift ferry disaster kills 96
A makeshift ferry boat has sunk off the north coast of Mozambique killing 96 people, including children, authorities said Monday, raising an earlier death toll.
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US 'will not accept' flood of below-cost Chinese goods: Yellen
The United States "will not accept" a situation where underpriced Chinese goods flood the global market, battering industries elsewhere, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Monday as she wrapped up high-level talks in China.
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Foal of champion Australian mare Winx sells for record $6.6 million
The only living foal of champion mare Winx sold for Aus$10 million (US$6.6 million) Monday at a Sydney auction, an Australian record for a thoroughbred yearling.
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Taiwan's search dogs win hearts in search for quake victims
A former drug-sniffing dog who lost his job for being too friendly has emerged as the unlikely MVP of the Taiwan rescue teams searching for survivors of the island's strongest earthquake in 25 years.
Read moreAsian markets mostly rise as traders weigh rates outlook
Most Asian markets squeezed out gains Monday as traders weighed the chances of the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates this year after a forecast-busting US jobs report dented hopes for a first move in June.
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S. Korea probes Temu over alleged false ads, unfair practices: Yonhap
South Korean regulators are investigating the hugely popular Chinese shopping app Temu on suspicion of false advertising and unfair practices, the Yonhap news agency reported Monday.
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