Russian opposition leader Navalny sentenced to 9 years in jail
A Russian court Tuesday found jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny guilty of additional charges of embezzlement and contempt of court and sentenced him to nine years in prison as Moscow seeks to wipe out remaining pockets of dissent.
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Marquez suffers from vision problems after Indonesia fall
Six-time MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez is suffering from double vision again after falling heavily in the warm-up for last week's Indonesian Grand Prix, he said on Tuesday.
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Stocks climb, oil steadies on Ukraine-Russia peace hopes
Stock markets advanced and oil prices steadied Tuesday as investors eyed possible progress in talks between Russia and Ukraine aimed at halting military action.
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Ukrainians in strategic Mykolaiv staying to the end
Ukraine's strategic city of Mykolaiv is holding out against the Russian invasion, in part due to the tenacity of its residents.
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Calls for calm after Corsican nationalist dies from prison assault
The French government called Tuesday for calm on Corsica after the death of jailed nationalist figure Yvan Colonna raised fears of fresh violence on the Mediterranean island.
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Police seek motive in deadly Sweden school attack
Police in Sweden were Tuesday attempting to determine why an 18-year-old student allegedly killed two teachers at a high school a day earlier in an attack that has shaken the country.
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US, Philippines to hold their 'largest-ever' war games
The Philippines and the United States will kick off the largest-ever joint military drills in the archipelago nation next week, US officials said Tuesday, showing off their strong defence ties in the face of growing Chinese assertiveness.
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Debt-ridden Evergrande says lenders lay claim over $2.1 bn
Chinese developer Evergrande said Tuesday it is investigating how lenders have laid claim to deposits valued at more than 13.4 billion yuan ($2.1 billion) for its subsidiary, the latest black mark against the debt-ridden property giant.
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In climate fight, rich nations must give up oil first: report
Rich countries must end their oil and gas production by 2034 to cap global warming at 1.5 degrees Celsius and give poorer nations time to replace fossil fuel income, according to a report released Tuesday.
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Gary Player backs Lahiri to win India's first major
Golf legend Gary Player on Tuesday said Anirban Lahiri has it in him to become the first Indian to win a major after the 34-year-old finished second in the recent Players Championship in Florida.
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