Stocks diverge before Powell's Fed testimony
New York shares were mostly higher Tuesday as traders awaited testimony from Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell, while Europe's main stock markets fell as investors fretted about the new political landscape in France.
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Ukraine, Russia set for UN showdown over strikes
Ukraine is set for a fiery clash with Russia at the UN Security Council Tuesday after Kyiv's allies called for an emergency meeting in the wake of deadly strikes by Moscow.
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Strike call threatens Paris airports' Olympics preparations
A dispute between aviation workers and management at the French capital's airports threatens to overshadow years of preparations and a 50-million-euro investment for visitors and athletes arriving for the Paris Olympics this month.
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Modi tells Putin at Kremlin 'war cannot solve problems'
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday told President Vladimir Putin that "war cannot solve problems" and urged peace on a trip to Moscow over two years into the Ukraine offensive.
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Charity warns about Mediterranean migrant 'emergency'
German charity Sea-Eye on Tuesday said it had come to the rescue of migrant boats five times in 24 hours, which showed "the state of emergency" in the Mediterranean.
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UK resolves Rwanda asylum cases after govt drops policy
Three asylum seekers who brought court action to block the UK's attempt to send them to Rwanda had their cases resolved on Tuesday, after the incoming Labour government ditched the policy.
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Most experienced team in Springbok history to face Ireland
South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus has named the most experienced team in Springbok history for the second and final Test against Ireland in Durban on Saturday.
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European stocks drop before Powell's Fed testimony
Europe's main stock markets slipped Tuesday as investors tracked new political landscapes in France and Britain and looked ahead to testimony from Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell.
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French police arrest man over killing, dismembering partner
French police have arrested a man suspected of killing and dismembering his partner and then asking an acquaintance to hide her body, prosecutors said on Tuesday.
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French marathon runner Frere suspended for two years
French marathon runner Mehdi Frere, selected for the Paris Olympics, has been banned for two years for breaching anti-doping rules, his lawyer told AFP on Tuesday.
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