Erdogan sees 'turning point' for Turkey after poll drubbing
Turkey was at a "turning point" Monday, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said after the opposition fighting his two-decade rule swept municipal elections in Istanbul, the country's emblematic megapolis, and other major cities.
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Pakistan cricket holds crisis talks after Afridi statement furore
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will hold crisis talks Monday after replaced captain Shaheen Shah Afridi reportedly denied he had made comments backing new skipper Babar Azam that were quoted in a PCB statement.
Read moreGold hits another record high on Fed rate cut bets
Gold hit another fresh record high Monday as investors grow confident that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates this year, even after data showed a slight uptick in a key inflation report.
Read moreFrance seeking 'clear message' from China to Russia over Ukraine war
France's top diplomat said Monday that Paris expects China to send "clear messages" to its close partner Russia over its war in Ukraine, after meetings with his counterpart in Beijing.
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Japan's royal family makes Instagram debut
Japan's royal family is now on Instagram -- but don't expect any candid selfies from its official account, which went live Monday in a cautious social media debut for the ancient monarchy.
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France wants China to send 'clear message' to Russia over Ukraine war
France's top diplomat said Monday that Paris expects China to send "clear messages" to its close partner Russia over its war in Ukraine, after meetings with his counterpart in Beijing.
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Gold hits new record high on Fed rate cut bets
Gold hit another fresh record high Monday as investors grow confident that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates this year, even after data showed a slight uptick in a key inflation report.
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Germany gives controversial green light to cannabis
Germany on Monday became the biggest EU country to legalise recreational cannabis, despite fierce objections from opposition politicians and medical associations.
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Hamas-run health ministry says Israeli army withdraws from Al-Shifa
The Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza said Monday the Israeli military had withdrawn tanks and vehicles from the complex housing the besieged territory's main hospital, Al-Shifa, days after the launch of a major operation on the site.
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Hong Kong book lovers mourn store closure after constant complaints
In a quiet Hong Kong cul-de-sac, hundreds gathered over the weekend to say goodbye to an independent bookstore after weekly government inspections spurred by anonymous complaints forced it to put up the shutters.
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