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IBM says will end research and development work in China

IBM says will end research and development work in China

US computer giant IBM confirmed Monday it would close its research and development arm in China.

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Oil prices surge over Middle East tensions

Oil prices surge over Middle East tensions

Oil prices jumped Monday after an escalation of hostilities between Israel and the Iranian-backed Lebanese militant group Hezbollah raised fears of a wider conflict in the Middle East.

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Canada slaps 100% tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles

Canada slaps 100% tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Monday 100 percent tariffs on Chinese electric car imports, matching US measures seeking to fend off a flood of Chinese state-subsidized cars into North America.

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Japan scrambles jets after Chinese aircraft 'violated' airspace

Japan scrambles jets after Chinese aircraft 'violated' airspace

Close US ally Japan said it scrambled fighter jets on Monday after a Chinese military aircraft "violated" its airspace in a further escalation of regional tensions.

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Colombia forward Rodriguez returns to La Liga with Rayo Vallecano

Colombia forward Rodriguez returns to La Liga with Rayo Vallecano

Rayo Vallecano signed Colombia and former Real Madrid playmaker James Rodriguez as a free agent on Monday.

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'Always worried': Ukrainians shelter underground from Russian strikes

'Always worried': Ukrainians shelter underground from Russian strikes

Yulia Voloshyna sheltered in the Kyiv metro on Monday as Ukrainians were warned to hunker down for another massive wave of Russian attacks.

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S.Africa patients flock to docked Chinese hospital ship

S.Africa patients flock to docked Chinese hospital ship

A Chinese hospital ship has docked in Cape Town to bring much-needed free medical care to South African patients as part of a joint exercise between the two nations, the army said Monday.

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Gunmen kill 39 in 'coordinated' attacks in southwest Pakistan

Gunmen kill 39 in 'coordinated' attacks in southwest Pakistan

Separatist militants killed at least 39 people in "coordinated" attacks in southwestern Pakistan on Monday that largely targeted ethnic Punjabis, government officials said.

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China says took 'control measures' against Philippine ships near disputed reef

China says took 'control measures' against Philippine ships near disputed reef

China said it took "control measures" on Monday against two Philippine Coast Guard ships that had entered waters near the disputed Sabina Shoal in the South China Sea.

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Football world pays tribute as 'true gentleman' Eriksson dies aged 76

Football world pays tribute as 'true gentleman' Eriksson dies aged 76

Prince William hailed Sven-Goran Eriksson as a "true gentleman" as tributes poured in following the former England manager's death on Monday.

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