Nearly 90, but opera legend Kabaivanska is still calling tune
Raina Kabaivanska was one of the greatest sopranos of her generation -- arguably the greatest Tosca after Maria Callas. And even at 89, the Bulgarian singer is still a force in opera.
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Smith experiment as Test opener over, Green out of India series
Steve Smith's short-lived stint as a Test opener came to an end Monday with confirmation he will drop down the Australian batting order against India next month, while all-rounder Cameron Green was ruled out of the series.
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With inflation down, ECB eyes faster tempo of rate cuts
The European Central Bank is expected to lower interest rates again this week as anxiety about inflation in the eurozone fades and concerns over sluggish growth mount.
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Is life possible on a Jupiter moon? NASA goes to investigate
Is there anywhere else in our solar system that could support life? An imposing NASA probe is due to lift off on Monday on a five-and-a-half-year journey to Europa, one of Jupiter's many moons, to take the first detailed step toward finding out.
Read moreChina military encircles Taiwan in 'warning' drills
China deployed fighter jets and warships to encircle Taiwan on Monday, in drills Beijing said were aimed at sending a "stern warning" to "separatist" forces on the self-ruled island.
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Dodgers crush Mets 9-0 in MLB playoff series opener
Los Angeles pitcher Jack Flaherty dominated over seven scoreless innings and the Dodgers shut out the New York Mets 9-0 on Sunday in game one of Major League Baseball's National League Championship Series.
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South Korea military says 'fully ready' as drone tensions soar
South Korea's military said Monday it was "fully ready" to respond after North Korea ordered troops on the border to prepare to fire in an escalating dispute over drone flights to Pyongyang.
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Cummins back, Marsh and Head out of Pakistan ODI series
Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head were Monday ruled out of Australia's home one-day series against Pakistan next month, but Pat Cummins returns as captain after missing their recent England tour.
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Shanghai stocks swing after stimulus briefing as most of Asia rises
Shanghai stocks fluctuated Monday as traders digested a pledge by China's finance minister to provide more help for the country's struggling economy, while most other Asian markets tracked another record day on Wall Street.
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New Zealand's Latham promises 'no fear' as he takes charge for India Tests
New captain Tom Latham is promising a "no-fear" approach as he takes charge of New Zealand for the first Test against India in Bengaluru on Wednesday.
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