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Israeli coalition to submit bill to dissolve parliament, force polls

Israeli coalition to submit bill to dissolve parliament, force polls

The leaders of Israel's governing coalition said Monday they will submit a bill next week to dissolve parliament, legislation that would force new elections if approved.

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Dutch join Germany, Austria, in reverting to coal

Dutch join Germany, Austria, in reverting to coal

The Dutch joined Germany and Austria in reverting to coal power on Monday following an energy crisis provoked by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Outgoing Colombian president vows transparent transition

Outgoing Colombian president vows transparent transition

Colombia's outgoing conservative President Ivan Duque on Monday promised a "transparent and efficient" transition to the new administration led by Gustavo Petro.

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Russian Nobel laureate auctioning medal to benefit Ukraine

Russian Nobel laureate auctioning medal to benefit Ukraine

Dmitry Muratov, the Russian editor in chief of the independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta, on Monday will auction off his Nobel Peace Prize gold medal to benefit children displaced by the war in Ukraine.

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Colombian president's challenges: military, rebels, congress and markets

Colombian president's challenges: military, rebels, congress and markets

Gustavo Petro, Colombia's new president, faces a plethora of challenges ahead -- from appeasing deeply suspicious military and business sectors, to ending a decades-long conflict with armed groups and garnering enough support in congress to govern.

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Biden says 'not likely' to visit Ukraine on upcoming Europe trip

Biden says 'not likely' to visit Ukraine on upcoming Europe trip

US President Joe Biden said Monday he will probably not visit Ukraine during a trip to Europe that starts this week.

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European stocks rise despite recession worries

European stocks rise despite recession worries

Europe's main stock markets rebounded on Monday after a mixed Asian session following tumultuous sessions last week over recession fears.

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Assange's family call on Germany to take up his cause

Assange's family call on Germany to take up his cause

Julian Assange's father and brother on Monday called on the German government to ask US President Joe Biden to drop the case against the WikiLeaks founder.

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No relief as heat wave in US moves east

No relief as heat wave in US moves east

A heat wave that baked much of the central United States last week will start to move eastward with dangerously high temperatures, forecasters said Monday.

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East Africa leaders meet on DR Congo conflict

East Africa leaders meet on DR Congo conflict

East African leaders met in Kenya on Monday to discuss the security situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo's violence-torn east.

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