Yankees' Chapman optimistic he'll be back after 'scary' tattoo infection
New York Yankees pitcher Aroldis Chapman thinks he'll return soon after battling a "scary" infection of a new tattoo on his leg.
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IMF approves revival of massive Pakistan loan programme
The IMF has approved an agreement to revive a massive loan programme for Pakistan, the finance minister said Monday, as the country grapples with devastating monsoon flooding that has worsened an economic crisis.
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Clashes in northern Ethiopia despite peace pleas
Fighting was reported in a volatile area of northern Ethiopia on Monday, local sources said, despite urgent international appeals for a halt to the renewed hostilities between government forces and Tigrayan rebels.
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Evenepeol 'best rider this year' says Vuelta rival O'Connor
Australian climb specialist Ben O'Connor believes the Vuelta a Espana leader Remco Evenepoel is the strongest rider in the peloton this year including Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard, he told AFP on a rest day ahead of stage 10 on Monday.
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Angola ruling party wins vote, president secures second term
Angola's MPLA party was on Monday declared the winner of a closely fought election, extending its decades long rule in the oil-rich country and handing President Joao Lourenco a second term.
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Henry begins 'new chapter' as shareholder of ambitious Como
Thierry Henry was revealed on Monday as a new shareholder of ambitious Italian club Como, who are aiming for big things after rising from amateur football to the country's second tier.
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Turkey moves pop star from jail to house arrest
An Istanbul court Monday moved one of Turkey's biggest pop stars from jail to house arrest pending trial on charges of "inciting hatred" by making a joke about religious schools.
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Preparing for the worst near Ukraine's precarious nuclear plant
In the southern city of Zaporizhzhia, which lies close to Europe's largest nuclear plant, which has been targeted by shelling, Ukrainians are picking up iodine pills and preparing for the worst.
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Afghanistan's Rashid calls for greater 'opportunities'
Afghanistan spin wizard Rashid Khan on Monday said he has gained from playing in global leagues but the country's up and coming talent needs more exposure to top-flight opposition.
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Chelsea boss Tuchel wants more signings before transfer window shuts
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel is looking to bring in more fresh recruits before the transfer widow closes later this week.
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