Dimitrov through to Shanghai Masters last 16
Fan favourite Grigor Dimitrov claimed a place in the last 16 of the Shanghai Masters Monday, overcoming a torrential downpour and a well-matched opponent in Russian Karen Khachanov to win 7-6 (8/6), 6-4.
Read moreIsrael battles Hamas, masses near Gaza after attack 'like 9/11'
Israel battled Hamas fighters still holed up in southern towns Monday and massed tens of thousands of troops near the Gaza Strip after vowing to defeat the Palestinian militant group whose surprise attack the shocked nation has likened to 9/11.
Read moreThe Burmese barmaid who nabbed a North Korean assassin
Forty years ago, Myanmar barmaid Dar San Ye stood in a river running through Yangon, squaring up to a North Korean agent gripping a live grenade.
Read moreVolunteers dig for Afghan quake survivors as aid trickles in
Afghan villagers and volunteers on Monday helped dig for survivors of a series of earthquakes that killed more than 2,000 people, as aid began trickling into the devastated region.
Read moreDust and despair in Afghan village wiped out by quakes
The hardscrabble village of Kashkak, a collection of mud-brick homes perched on a dusty plateau in western Afghanistan, is now a pile of rubble.
Read moreTop diplomat Wang hopes US, China can 'rationally' manage differences
China's top diplomat said Monday he hoped Washington and Beijing could manage their differences "more rationally" as he met with visiting senior American lawmakers.
Read moreEconomics prize closes out 2023 Nobel season
The economics prize closes the prestigious Nobel awards season on Monday, with specialists on credit, the job market or inequalities expected to be among the contenders.
Read moreScholz's coalition counts cost of poll losses as far right gains
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's beleaguered coalition was counting the cost Monday of heavy losses at two state elections halfway into its term, that also saw the far right make strong gains.
Read moreTop US senator Schumer meets Chinese foreign minister
US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and his delegation met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday, agency pool video showed.
Read moreKittle treble as 49ers tame Cowboys; Eagles stay unbeaten
George Kittle scored a hat-trick of touchdowns as the San Francisco 49ers maintained their perfect start to the season with a 42-10 thrashing of the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday.
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