Warsaw seizes abandoned Russian 'spy nest' for Ukraine
The mayor of Poland's capital on Monday took control of a former Russian diplomatic site, dubbed the "spy nest" and at the centre of a bilateral dispute, for Ukraine's use.
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France's Macron steps up campaign against Le Pen
French President Emmanuel Macron embarked Monday on a final fortnight of campaigning against his far-right rival Marine Le Pen for a French presidential run-off shaping up to be a much closer fight than their contest five years ago.
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Gas tank graveyard has Mexico City residents up in arms
Thousands of disused gas cylinders sit outside under the sun at a former refinery in Mexico City, producing a foul smell that neighbors say has made their lives a nightmare.
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Biden, Modi to meet virtually over Ukraine
President Joe Biden and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a virtual summit Monday, clouded by US frustration over New Delhi's neutral stance on Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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Indian software provider TCS sees strong earnings, record orders
India's largest software exporter Tata Consultancy Services reported strong quarterly earnings on Monday as demand for digital services brought in orders worth a record $11.3 billion.
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French bank Societe Generale to sell Russia unit to oligarch
French banking group Societe Generale said Monday it was ceasing activities in Russia and selling its Rosbank unit to an investment firm founded by an oligarch close to the Kremlin.
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Italy freezes villa of Russian F1 driver and father
Italian authorities said Monday they have frozen a 100-million-euro ($109 million) Sardinia villa linked to Russian motor racing driver Nikita Mazepin and his oligarch father Dmitry.
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Israel army launches new raids around flashpoint W.Bank city
Israeli forces launched a third day of operations Monday around the flashpoint West Bank city of Jenin following heavy gun battles in recent days and overnight arrests, the army said.
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Ancelotti: Real Madrid will not under-estimate Chelsea
Carlo Ancelotti said on Monday Real Madrid will not under-estimate Chelsea in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final and dismissed Thomas Tuchel's suggestion the tie is over.
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Sharif elected new Pakistan PM after Khan ouster
Pakistan lawmakers on Monday elected Shehbaz Sharif as the country's new prime minister following the weekend ouster of Imran Khan, who resigned his national assembly seat -- along with most of his party members -- ahead of the vote.
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