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US Fed officials see inflation fight as broadly on track

US Fed officials see inflation fight as broadly on track

The US appears on track to hit its long-term target of two percent inflation despite a recent uptick, two Federal Reserve officials said Monday, with one indicating support for another rate cut this month.

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Israel strikes Lebanon after Hezbollah claims first attack since truce

Israel strikes Lebanon after Hezbollah claims first attack since truce

Israel conducted air strikes in Lebanon on Monday after vowing retaliation for an attack claimed by Hezbollah, the militant group's first since a fragile ceasefire between the two sides took effect last week.

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Thousands rally after Georgian PM vows 'no negotiations' with pro-EU opposition

Thousands rally after Georgian PM vows 'no negotiations' with pro-EU opposition

Georgian police fired tear gas to disperse thousands of pro-EU demonstrators on Monday, who had rallied in the centre of Tbilisi amid a deepening political crisis in the Black Sea nation.

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Amorim uncomfortable with fans' serenade at Man Utd

Amorim uncomfortable with fans' serenade at Man Utd

Ruben Amorim says he feels uncomfortable with the song Manchester United fans sing about him, urging supporters to focus on his players.

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Romania heads for presidential run-off after top court greenlights first round

Romania heads for presidential run-off after top court greenlights first round

Romania's constitutional court on Monday validated the results of the first round of the November 24 presidential ballot won by a far-right outsider, paving the way for a run-off on Sunday between Calin Georgescu and a centrist mayor.

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Turkey could benefit from rebel offensive in Syria: experts

Turkey could benefit from rebel offensive in Syria: experts

Turkey could be one of the big winners from the new Syria crisis, giving it a chance to tackle its Syrian refugee problem and the Kurdish threat along its border, observers say.

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18 convicted in biggest UK drugs trial

18 convicted in biggest UK drugs trial

A court has sentenced 18 members of an international crime group behind Britain's "biggest ever detected drugs conspiracy" to up to 32 years in jail after the country's longest-running criminal trial, police said Monday.

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Biden's pardon for son angers rivals - and allies

Biden's pardon for son angers rivals - and allies

Joe Biden's pardon of his son Hunter has antagonized both sides of the US political divide, with Republicans crying hypocrisy and Democrats warning it undermines efforts to rein in Donald Trump.

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Liverpool players prepared to 'go to war' for each other: Van Dijk

Liverpool players prepared to 'go to war' for each other: Van Dijk

Virgil van Dijk says much of Liverpool's phenomenal success this season is down to the players' willingness to "go to war" for each other.

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LPGA commissioner Marcoux Samaan to step down in January

LPGA commissioner Marcoux Samaan to step down in January

LPGA commissioner Mollie Marcoux Samaan will step down next month after serving in the role since 2001, the LPGA Tour announced on Monday.

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