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Workers at New York Apple store launch union campaign

Workers at New York Apple store launch union campaign

Workers at Apple's Grand Central Station store announced Monday they are organizing to establish a union, in what would be a first at one of the tech giant's retail locations in the United States.

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Robredo retires after defeat in Barcelona

Robredo retires after defeat in Barcelona

Former world number five Tommy Robredo played the last match of his career on Monday, losing 6-1, 6-1 to Bernabe Zapata Miralles at the Barcelona Open.

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As major economies meet, US looks to increase pressure on Russia

As major economies meet, US looks to increase pressure on Russia

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen this week will call on her counterparts in major economies to ramp up the economic pain on Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine, a senior official said Monday.

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Marsh hospitalised with Covid as IPL's Delhi suffer virus outbreak

Marsh hospitalised with Covid as IPL's Delhi suffer virus outbreak

Australia all-rounder Mitchell Marsh has tested positive for Covid-19, along with several other members of his IPL side Delhi Capitals, and admitted to hospital, said a statement on Monday.

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Kenyans Jepchirchir, Chebet win Boston Marathon titles

Kenyans Jepchirchir, Chebet win Boston Marathon titles

Kenya's Evans Chebet held off two past champions to win the men's crown and reigning Olympic champion compatriot Peres Jepchirchir captured the women's title on Monday at the 126th Boston Marathon.

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Egypt cuts TikTok influencer sentence to 3 years

Egypt cuts TikTok influencer sentence to 3 years

An Egyptian court has reduced TikTok influencer Haneen Hossam's 10-year "human trafficking" sentence to three years, a judicial source told AFP on Monday.

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Rooney's Derby relegated, Bournemouth close on Premier League return

Rooney's Derby relegated, Bournemouth close on Premier League return

Wayne Rooney's valiant attempt to keep Derby County in the Championship despite a 21-point deduction came to an end on Monday as a 1-0 defeat at QPR saw the Rams relegated.

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Gent beat Anderlecht on penalties in Belgian Cup final

Gent beat Anderlecht on penalties in Belgian Cup final

Gent won the Belgian Cup on penalties on Monday after the final against Anderlecht in Brussels finished 0-0 following extra time.

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Putin honours brigade accused of atrocities as strikes hit western Ukraine

Putin honours brigade accused of atrocities as strikes hit western Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday lauded a brigade accused by Ukraine of committing atrocities near the capital Kyiv as his forces pounded targets across the country, killing at least seven people in the western city of Lviv.

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Mexico president decries 'treason' after power reforms defeated

Mexico president decries 'treason' after power reforms defeated

Mexican lawmakers rejected constitutional electricity reforms at the center of diplomatic tensions with the United States, in a blow to President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, who accused his opponents Monday of betraying the nation.

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