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Nepal recovers bodies but presses on for trapped tunnel workers

Nepal recovers bodies but presses on for trapped tunnel workers

Nepali rescuers raced on Monday in a bid to free dozens of hydropower workers believed trapped in tunnels after devastating floods as search efforts entered a sixth day, officials said.

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US hosts G20 finance talks with growth, Iran pressure on agenda

US hosts G20 finance talks with growth, Iran pressure on agenda

Finance leaders from the Group of 20 major economies open talks Monday at a US-hosted gathering, as the Trump administration seeks consensus on lifting global growth while ramping up economic pressure on Iran.

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Grand Canyon flash flood leaves one dead, around 15 missing

Grand Canyon flash flood leaves one dead, around 15 missing

At least one person was killed and around 15 others are missing after a flash flood at the Grand Canyon, one of the most popular tourist sites in the United States, the National Park Service said in a statement Sunday.

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African players in Europe: Wissa flick seals Newcastle victory

African players in Europe: Wissa flick seals Newcastle victory

Democratic Republic of Congo striker Yoane Wissa scored with a clever over-the-shoulder flick to seal a 2-0 Premier League win for Newcastle United over Tottenham Hotspur at the weekend.

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Venus Williams falls at first hurdle in US Open

Venus Williams falls at first hurdle in US Open

Venus Williams tumbled out of the US Open first round early Monday, the veteran US tennis icon losing in straight sets to compatriot Sofia Kenin.

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Venice film preview: Clooney, Oasis and Musk

Venice film preview: Clooney, Oasis and Musk

The Venice Film Festival kicks off Wednesday with few Hollywood productions but plenty of indie gems, heavy-hitting documentaries and A-listers.

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Poorly Djokovic crashes out of US Open first round

Poorly Djokovic crashes out of US Open first round

Ailing Novak Djokovic suffered his earliest Grand Slam exit in 20 years on Sunday, falling in five brutal sets to Mariano Navone in the first round of the US Open.

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Djokovic falls in US Open first round, earliest Grand Slam exit in 20 years

Djokovic falls in US Open first round, earliest Grand Slam exit in 20 years

Ailing Novak Djokovic suffered his earliest Grand Slam exit in 20 years on Sunday, falling in five brutal sets to Mariano Navone in the first round of the US Open.

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Chinese guitar capital's stairway to export heaven

Chinese guitar capital's stairway to export heaven

It doesn't take long to guess the main industry of the Chinese town of Zheng'an. A giant guitar sculpture dominates the central square, guitar murals adorn walls and pavements and even the rubbish bins are shaped like guitars.

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Stocks drop as Warsh fans US rate hike bets, crude up on US-Iran strikes

Stocks drop as Warsh fans US rate hike bets, crude up on US-Iran strikes

Asian stocks fell Monday as hawkish comments from Federal Reserve boss Kevin Warsh saw investors ramp up bets on a US interest rate hike, while oil prices spiked after a fresh flare-up in the US-Iran war.

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