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Nike profits dip on lower sales in North America, China

Nike profits dip on lower sales in North America, China

Lower sales in North America and China dented Nike's quarterly results as the sports giant on Monday projected modest revenue growth amid the strong dollar, rising inflation and other headwinds.

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Protesters meet Ecuador govt after rejecting fuel price cut

Protesters meet Ecuador govt after rejecting fuel price cut

Indigenous protesters in Ecuador met with the government on Monday in an attempt to end nationwide demonstrations against high living costs that have rocked the country for two weeks.

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Alec Baldwin to interview Woody Allen on Instagram live

Alec Baldwin to interview Woody Allen on Instagram live

Actor Alec Baldwin announced Monday he will chat live on Instagram with disgraced comedian and movie director Woody Allen.

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Sweden's Sedins among six to enter Hockey Hall of Fame

Sweden's Sedins among six to enter Hockey Hall of Fame

Swedish twins Daniel and Henrik Sedin and NHL rivals Roberto Luongo and Daniel Alfredsson were among six people named Monday to the Hockey Hall of Fame's class of 2022.

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G7 denounces 'war crime' as Russian strike kills shoppers

G7 denounces 'war crime' as Russian strike kills shoppers

A Russian missile strike on a crowded mall in central Ukraine killed at least 13 people Monday in what Group of Seven leaders branded "a war crime" during a meeting in Germany where they looked to step up sanctions on Moscow.

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UK bid to override N.Ireland Brexit trade pact clears first hurdle

UK bid to override N.Ireland Brexit trade pact clears first hurdle

The UK government's bid to scrap parts of post-Brexit trade arrangements in Northern Ireland cleared its first hurdle on Monday, despite EU warnings it is illegal and could spark a trade war.

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Mexico's Ortiz among latest trio to join LIV Golf

Mexico's Ortiz among latest trio to join LIV Golf

Mexico's Carlos Ortiz joined American Matthew Wolff and Spanish amateur Eugenio Chacarra as the latest players to sign with the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Series, the competition announced on Monday.

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Oil prices rebound on mixed day for global stocks

Oil prices rebound on mixed day for global stocks

Oil prices bounced and Wall Street stocks declined Monday, reversing the most recent trends as markets eye the end of a bruising second quarter.

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Sam Gilliam, US abstract artist, dies at 88

Sam Gilliam, US abstract artist, dies at 88

US abstract painter Sam Gilliam, who was the first Black artist to represent his country at the Venice Biennale fifty years ago, has died at the age of 88, his gallery said Monday.

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Fernandinho returns to Brazil's Athletico Paranaense

Fernandinho returns to Brazil's Athletico Paranaense

Former Manchester City captain Fernandinho has returned to his first club and signed for Athletico Paranaense, the Brazilian club said on Monday.

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