Shakib says 'talk is cheap' as Bangladesh's World Cup falls apart
Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan warned his players that "talk is cheap" and demanded they put words into action to rescue their battered pride at the World Cup.
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German-Israeli woman captured by Hamas confirmed dead
Shani Louk, a 23-year-old German-Israeli woman captured by Hamas fighters when they stormed a music festival in the Israeli desert, is dead, Israel's foreign ministry said Monday.
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Farooqi strikes as Afghanistan dismiss Sri Lanka for 241
Fazalhaq Farooqi marked his return to the Afghanistan side with four wickets as Sri Lanka were dismissed for just 241 in a World Cup match in Pune on Monday.
Read moreKremlin blames 'external interference' for anti-Israel airport riot
The Kremlin on Monday blamed "external interference" for an anti-Israel riot that closed an airport in the Muslim-majority region of Dagestan the previous day.
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Huge overspend claims at DR Congo's Francophone Games under audit
Financial auditors have arrived in DR Congo to investigate this summer's Francophone Games in Kinshasa, said the event organisers on Monday after being being blamed for vast overspending.
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Oil sinks on easing fears of Mideast regional war
World oil prices sank Monday as traders hoped a region-wide conflict could still be avoided as Israel said its forces killed dozens of Hamas militants in clashes in Gaza.
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Taiwan's Foxconn calls for 'confidence' in wake of Chinese tax probe
Taiwan-based tech giant Foxconn said Monday its current operations were "normal", calling for confidence in the company after a tax probe launched by Chinese authorities.
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Macron makes legacy bid with French language museum
French President Emmanuel Macron looked to cement his legacy, and take on political opponents, with the inauguration on Monday of a monument to the French language deep in far-right heartland.
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FIFA bans Rubiales for 3 years for forced kiss on Spain player
FIFA announced Monday it had imposed a three-year ban on former Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales following his forced kiss on the lips of World Cup winner Jenni Hermoso.
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Pakistan players not affected by 'no pay for five months' claim
Pakistan coach Grant Bradburn on Monday shrugged off claims his players haven't been paid for five months, insisting the squad was determined to rescue their faltering World Cup campaign.
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