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Stocks, dollar recover from US jobs disappointment

Stocks, dollar recover from US jobs disappointment

European and US stock markets bounced higher and the dollar recovered Monday after big pre-weekend falls over concerns about the health of the US economy.

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Hundreds in West Bank mourn slain US-Turkish activist

Hundreds in West Bank mourn slain US-Turkish activist

Hundreds of mourners gathered Monday in Nablus, in the occupied West Bank, to pay respects to a US-Turkish activist killed while protesting against Israeli settlements in a nearby town.

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Nissanka stars as Sri Lanka end 10-year wait for Test win in England

Nissanka stars as Sri Lanka end 10-year wait for Test win in England

Pathum Nissanka's superb unbeaten century guided Sri Lanka to an ultimately commanding eight-wicket win at The Oval on Monday as they ended a decade-long wait for a Test-match victory in England.

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El Salvador police chief dies in helicopter crash

El Salvador police chief dies in helicopter crash

El Salvador's police chief, known for leading the country's "war" on gangs, was killed in a helicopter crash along with several others, the army said on Monday.

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Hungary seeks foothold in restive Sahel as West pulls out

Hungary seeks foothold in restive Sahel as West pulls out

Hungary has bucked a trend by Western nations to withdraw from the Sahel region of Africa where Russia has increased its presence, and plans to deploy soldiers to Chad, whose leader Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno is in Budapest for talks.

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Ton-up Nissanka leads Sri Lanka to victory over England in third Test

Ton-up Nissanka leads Sri Lanka to victory over England in third Test

Pathum Nissanka's superb unbeaten century guided Sri Lanka to an eight-wicket win over England in the third Test at The Oval on Monday.

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China's Hellobike looks to say hello to Europe

China's Hellobike looks to say hello to Europe

Chinese bicycle-sharing giant Hellobike plans to expand to Europe, its management said Monday, with its point of entry likely to be Paris.

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EU says has 'credible information' Iran sent missiles to Russia

EU says has 'credible information' Iran sent missiles to Russia

The European Union said Monday its allies had shared "credible" intelligence Iran had supplied Russia with ballistic missiles, a claim rejected by Tehran but not explicitly denied by the Kremlin.

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Europe needs 'unprecedented' investment surge, says key report

Europe needs 'unprecedented' investment surge, says key report

Europe must massively ramp up investment including through joint borrowing as part of a "new industrial strategy" to keep pace with the United States and avoid dependence on China, a keenly awaited report warned Monday.

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EU 'aware' of claims Iran sent missiles to Russia, denied by Tehran

EU 'aware' of claims Iran sent missiles to Russia, denied by Tehran

The European Union said Monday its allies had shared intelligence Iran had supplied Russia with ballistic missiles, a claim that Tehran rejected but that the Kremlin did not explicitly deny.

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