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East Africa leaders agree regional force for DRCongo, urge ceasefire

East Africa leaders agree regional force for DRCongo, urge ceasefire

East African leaders agreed Monday to send in a regional force to try to end fighting in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, and called for an immediate ceasefire.

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Kremlin spokesman says Americans captured in Ukraine committed 'crimes'

Kremlin spokesman says Americans captured in Ukraine committed 'crimes'

Two Americans captured in Ukraine while fighting with Kyiv's military were "endangering" Russian soldiers and should be "held accountable for those crimes," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Monday in an interview with NBC News.

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Some 120,000 march in Georgia 'for Europe' after blow to EU bid

Some 120,000 march in Georgia 'for Europe' after blow to EU bid

At least 120,000 Georgians took to the streets Monday in support of the country's EU membership bid, after the European Commission recommended deferring Tbilisi's candidacy.

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'You're my hero' Hollywood's Ben Stiller tells Zelensky in Kyiv

'You're my hero' Hollywood's Ben Stiller tells Zelensky in Kyiv

Hollywood star Ben Stiller met Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv on Monday, hailing the comedian-turned-president as "my hero" for rallying the world's support for Ukraine in the face of Russia's invasion.

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Tens of thousands salute triumphant Warriors in San Francisco

Tens of thousands salute triumphant Warriors in San Francisco

Tens of thousands of fans poured onto the streets of San Francisco on Monday to salute the victorious Golden State Warriors as the team celebrated its fourth NBA championship in eight seasons with an open-top bus parade.

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Giggs resigns as Wales manager to avoid World Cup distraction

Giggs resigns as Wales manager to avoid World Cup distraction

Ryan Giggs resigned from his role as manager of Wales on Monday as the former Manchester United great awaits trial on an accusation of domestic violence.

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Eighth day of Indigenous fuel price protests in Ecuador

Eighth day of Indigenous fuel price protests in Ecuador

Hundreds of Indigenous people and members of other disgruntled groups took part in an eighth day of fuel price protests in Ecuador Monday, accused by the president of seeking only "chaos."

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Muguruza gets much-needed win in Eastbourne

Muguruza gets much-needed win in Eastbourne

Garbine Muguruza kickstarted a difficult season as the former Wimbledon champion beat Poland's Magdalena Frech 6-1, 7-6 (9/7) to reach the last 16 of the Eastbourne International on Monday.

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Ceccon breaks world record as Pilato completes Italian golden hat-trick

Ceccon breaks world record as Pilato completes Italian golden hat-trick

Thomas Ceccon smashed a world record and compatriot Benedetta Pilato then continued Italy's strong start to the Swimming World Championships as she won a second gold of the evening in Budapest on Monday.

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Israeli coalition to dissolve parliament, force new elections

Israeli coalition to dissolve parliament, force new elections

Israel's Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said Monday his governing coalition will dissolve parliament next week, a shock announcement that will give power to Foreign Minister Yair Lapid in days and force new elections.

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